Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

Just about anything can be used for your balcony container garden, though. Wine boxes, barrels, watering cans, and large tubs can all be converted into containers that will work well on your balcony. You can do composting on a smaller scale, and even use mulch, to prepare your soil. Cherry tomatoes. Strawberries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2015

The type of soil you choose to use is extremely important, as many non-organic types use manmade mixes that are harmful to the environment and take up a lot of energy to produce. Image by Edsel Little used under the Creative Commons License. Selecting your soil. Types of plants to grow. Maintenance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Just stop using disposables. There are well-made reusable and washable containers, bags, drink holders, and even straws sold at places like Reuseit.com. For example, most leftover food scraps can even be composted ( other than meat, of course ) so they can be brought home if a school or workplace doesn’t do composting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2011

However, due to the high demand for payday loans, payday loan scams are sprouting up as well. Heartland Frugalista interviewed Annie LeFort about composting 101. We also compost and we love it. Suba tells us why you should not use your 401K. If you would like to donate towards this cause too, please use this form.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. I carefully save my seed packets to use over several years and even harvest some seeds from my previous year’s plants so I don’t need to buy as many in the future. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 When mosquitos are bad, I use this DIY All Natural Mosquito Spray. #6

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

The good thing with implementing eco-friendly initiatives in schools is that they often represent a cost saving as well as helping the planet. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. There is a shop page on the website as well, where they sell books and lavender pillows to raise funds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Use cuttings. Use the wild things. Grandma used to trade plants with her sister. Use compost, make your own. The Guardian’s article, How to Be a Thrifty Gardner dove to detail about making compost: “You should have about two-thirds brown stuff (carbon source) to one-third green (nitrogen).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume. Tip # 3 Use up your pumpkins.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 5, 2011

And they can be thrown in compost bin after using, since they’re 100 percent biodegradable. These wipes are safe for use on most non-wood surfaces, including acrylic, fiberglass and vinyl. That means they won’t give off harsh chemical fumes or leave behind harsh chemical residue. I also liked the laundry detergent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2013

I used the internet to look up recipes, nutrition information and also how to eat them fresh. I carefully washed the skin using dish soap and water – as I do any fruit – and rinsed well. I used a grapefruit spoon to coax them out and then put them aside for the compost heap. Where to use Paw Paws.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

Called ‘passive solar heating’, this method involves designing a home so that as much energy as possible can be absorbed through its walls for use either as heat or light. Architecturally speaking, this makes them quite different from homes that are built with the use of new, energy-efficient materials.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. asks us What Keeps Us On Track Financially? I wasn’t managing my money very well. We found a system that worked for both of us. Managing Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

There is a simple 3 step process that I have used as my stock picking process and it is a good place to start for researching green investments as well. Are you using items that can be thrown into the compost heap? The 4 Step Stock Picking Process. How about your cleaning supplies? What companies make those supplies?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden. We often have dug big and deep holes (we plant a lot of trees), then layered in the compost and other amendments as we fill the hole back in, mixing each layer. Sometimes free samples arrive with the flower catalogs as well.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen. A must have for every gardener!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 13, 2012

We used 2 x 10 x 16’ long wood beams which provided 9.5” Build the frame using the 2-by-10 wood beams, the corner brackets, and wood screws. You could use nails – however, they won’t keep your frame as sturdy over time. Use 90-degree brackets to keep your frame secure and withstanding many years. Watermelon.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment. We get so used to the ability to buy whatever we want WHEN we want, that we don’t always ask what is best.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 20, 2016

Make sure your space is very clean and well-organized to help your party go smoothly. Use your sink as an ice bucket by filling it with ice and drinks. Use simple centerpieces, like a vase with flowers from the grocery store. Use simple centerpieces, like a vase with flowers from the grocery store. Simple Décor.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Served to players in the clubhouse at Chicago's Wrigley Field, Connect Roasters is a notable addition to the 400+ specialty coffee roasters who use the Steeped Brewing Method to deliver single-serve benefits without any barriers. Connect Roasters was founded to make a difference – using our business to improve lives around the world.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Most of us by now have heard the phrase “ zero-waste ,” especially when referring to manufacturing facilities or even restaurants. Cardboard boxes can be used over and over again before needing to be recycled. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles. As well as. So, have you tried to reduce the waste you generate?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

From using espaliering to grow apple trees in a container, to herbs, to a variety of vegetables , it’s possible to transform a small space into an effective container garden. It’s even possible to use eggshells as seed starts. Carefully break off the top part of the shell when you use eggs and save the larger bottom part.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Farmers use chemical fertilizers to supply the plants with nutrients to make crops grow faster, use herbicides to control weeds so they don’t compete with the crops and pesticides to kill off insect pests that can eat the plants and lower production. Firstly, we probably need some definitions to clarify the comparison.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 26, 2011

Use 2 – $2/3 Trident Gum 7/24/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/17/2011). and also use $0.50/1 and also use $2/1 Clairol Hair Color 8/28/2011 P&G Insert (exp 9/30/2011). $2/1 Mead Compostion Book 3/$1.98. You must have a Rite Aid Wellness Card to do the +Up deals. Scenario: Buy 6 Trident Layers = $6.00. Pay: $3.50.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Even worse, metal coins are especially excruciating, as mining for copper, zinc, and nickel is well-known to decimate natural environments. For one, many credit card companies are already experimenting with greener materials, like biopolymers and compostable PVC, to cut back on the environmental costs.

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