Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 3, 2013
The US Constitution 5th amendment states in part that citizens cannot: “be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”. Weather, war, and economic failures can have significant impact on our personal lives.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Canadian readers may not have to deal with this pest, but those in the US do – especially in the midwest. Come May, the hungry little larvae are going to be crawling out and nibbling on your trees! From May through August or early September, those larvae are feeding, growing and enlarging their bags as they grow.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Use Holidays Strategically. Use them to your advantage. Monday, May 28. Use one of these long-weekends to supplement your vacation days. Instead of using 5 vacation days on 1 trip, simply use 2 vacation days – use Saturday, Sunday, and Monday – and you have yourself a 5 day vacation. President’s Day.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 23, 2011
Switch from paper napkins to cloth napkins - We have been using cloth napkins ever since we received them as a wedding gift ten years ago. I found some new ones recently in the clearance section of Kohl's and I retired some older, stained napkins to use in place of paper towels for smaller spills and to wipe messy little hands and faces.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 16, 2011
Here are 6 tips that I use to help us afford organic food: 1. We have been a member of a CSA for 9 years and it is the most cost-effective way for us to afford organic produce. During the May-November harvest season, we receive a weekly share of produce. Let us know in the comments. We fall somewhere in between.
Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 9, 2023
This winter may be particularly difficult for some families with infants, as they face plummeting temperatures and rising heating costs and wonder how to keep their baby warm yet in a safe sleep environment. Do not place the baby near any direct room heat source, or use a hot water bottle in the crib, as this could make them too warm.
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