Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2014

It’s been around forever in one form another, whether back when your grandmother reused glass bottles for canning or in 2014 when a truck comes around to pick up all those empty soda cans you put out at the end of your driveway. You can either donate to Goodwill or trade in/sell your old or unused clothing at Rag-O-Rama.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Reuse 217

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Adorn the pumpkin with a twig from the backyard and use pipe cleaners and leaves from the craft store to decorate. Your canning jar lid pumpkin is now ready to be displayed. . I used white here but I think these would look great with a gold color. Be creative and choose a color that fits you. Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin.

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Crafts Craft Painting Thanksgiving 40

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Taking a cue from the past , I prepare seasonal foods while they are in abundance — in order to conserve time and money, as well as to store away delicious treats for future enjoymen t. very little shipping and/or storing required) it is often more nutritious due to the fact you are getting it from the farm to your table in less time.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40