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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As I was doing some yard work a couple of days ago, I noticed my neighbor tilling up a vegetable garden spot in his back yard – a sure sign of spring! Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Garden web has a forum specific to Canada at The Canadian Garden Exchange.

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5 Tips for the Beginning Gardener

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to improve your health and your sustainability, one of the best ways is to grow a garden. Caring for a garden offers opportunities for exercise outside, and it allows for you to ensure that the food you eat is responsibly grown. For the beginner, though, gardening can present a number of challenges. Use Starts.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. My Frugal Shenanigans! I filled two sheet pans and added some onion, salt, pepper, and basil from my garden. I make a lot of iced tea and usually steep 2 flavored tea bags and 8 decaffeinated green tea bags in each batch I make. Show me the money!

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How We’re Saving Money On Water Even Though We Live in the Desert

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. In fact, Tucson averages just 11.3

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It’s Frugal Friday: 10/28/16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Heat on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. My neighbor closed up her vegetable garden this week and brought me a big bag of green peppers. Very tasty!

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50% Off Green Toys (Today Only!)

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Select Green Toys are 50% off today. I’ve never seen them priced this low. Here are the 50% off styles: Green Toys Dump Truck – $13.99. Green Toys Tea Set – $13.99. Green Toys Rocket – $12.49 . Green Toys Rocket – $12.49 . Green Toys Fire Truck – $13.99.

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Target: Colored Cropped Denim – Buy One, Get One 50% Off

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I love the mint green ones! Mosaic Peacock Garden Statue – $29. Owl Balancer Garden Decor – $27.83. So in addition to the great low price, you get it shopped straight to your door! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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