Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Compost is then be used on the garden as an organic and valuable fertilizer and soil improver. Make use of this wonderful garden asset like us by learning how to make your own compost. My summer garden can’t get enough of the stuff. Add some woody material and aerate with a garden fork. Why make compost?

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Compost Composting Making Flowers and Plants 187

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

I didn't bother growing basil in my garden this year, because we always receive such large quantities from our CSA. How to Freeze Basil. I froze the last batch that we received to use later in the fall and winter when I make a lot of soups and casseroles. The basil leaves will turn black in the freezer.

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Freezers Gardening Garden Growing 154

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. If you have a little plot of land, consider growing a garden. If even a small garden isn’t an option, consider planting a container garden. My dreams of a large garden will need to wait until I own a home further in the suburbs. Get Growing'

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Home and Garden Rent Growing Gardening 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2014

We planted our first in-the-ground vegetable garden this year. Maybe because of his clear passion for gardening, we have a ton of gardens around the house. When we were evaluating our gardens and trying to figure out which to plant vegetables in, we ultimately decided on the garden that we did for the purpose of pest control.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Plant a vegetable garden to grow those foods that you can in your area. If you don’t have a garden, use pots on a balcony or sunny windowsill. I use pots and my garden does extremely well. What are some ways you have learned how to cut down your carbon footprint? Grow your Own . So, do you eat sustainably?

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Growing Plants Grow Your Own Gardening 234

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2013

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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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2013

So, if happiness is so important, why do so many people need to know how to be happy? Luckily, there was still a small spark deep inside me and one day I had an absolute epiphany –if I was to recover from this state and be able to function again, it was completely up to me and me alone and I had better figure out how to do it.

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Gratitude Sewing Work Hobby 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. These activities can be taken further by making the vegetable garden a kitchen garden and including the preparation and cooking of healthy meals in the curriculum.

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Student Gardening Garden Compost 197

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 13, 2012

In previous years when we started our garden, we just partitioned part of our yard as vegetable garden areas. This year, we wanted to build a permanent above ground garden that we could maintain each year. The nice part about building your own box garden is that you can make it any size that you want. 4 corner Brackets.

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Gardening Garden Building Plants 109

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2016

The post Day 25: How to Save Money on Produce appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Fruits and vegetables are such an important of our daily diet. So it’s important to. Smart Tips to Save Money on Produce. If organic produce is important to you, joining a CSA will be a very cost effective option. Look for Marked Down Produce.

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Saving Money Money Grocery Spending Saving 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

How to Save Money on Groceries. Develop your own routine and read all about how I plan our menu weekly: How to Meal Plan: 11 Tips for Success. Freeze garden and in season produce. Start a Garden. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed! And I promise you that I do feed them–lol!

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Follow these 5 tips on how to prevent diabetes and enjoy the benefits almost immediately. You can join a gym or take a class; enjoy regular walks, swims or bike rides; mow the lawn or weed the garden. While scientists don’t fully understand why this is so, it is an important tip when considering how to prevent diabetes.

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Food and Drink Home and Garden Activism Ranges 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Isn’t wonderful to be able to attract the wild birds to your garden and help them out with extra food and a place to nest during a harsh winter? Here are some ideas on how to build a birdhouse that keeps squirrels out. Here are some ideas on how to build a birdhouse that keeps squirrels out.

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Building Home and Garden Gardening Garden 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

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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Thrifty Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Our grocery budget dropped by over $40 per week in the third year of my gardening efforts and it gets better every year.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2013

As the weather starts to warm up, it has many thinking of starting a garden in hopes of a bountiful summer crop. Just post a want add on Craigslist or a local gardening forum and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with what you might get for free. Cool Garden Markers. I hope you have a great garden this year.

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Gardening Garden Frugal Home and Garden 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Get up half an hour earlier to go for a walk, get outside during your lunch hour and walk or sit in a local park, plan a weekend outing or spend some time in your garden after work during the warmer months when the days are longer. Of course, just being outdoors is only part of the process of truly bonding with Mother Nature.

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Mother's Flowers and Plants Outdoors Health and Beauty 202

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Printables – The same principles I talk about in this post on how to find printable coupons apply to healthy and organic food coupons too. You could also start your own garden and have fresh produce right at your fingertips for a fraction of the cost! The post How to Save Money on Healthy Food appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Saving Money Money Food Bulk 85

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2012

My favorite way to eat bacon is on a BLT sandwich with the tomato fresh from my garden. How to Cook Bacon in the Oven. How to Dispose of Bacon Grease My grandmother always used the bacon grease to fry eggs in the morning. How to Freeze Cooked Bacon Once the bacon has cooled, place the cooked bacon on a (clean) baking sheet.

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Ovens Cooking Freezers Baking 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

We have a laundry list of things to do around the house; everything from installing shelves in the closet, to planting a garden, and re-doing the driveway. How do you prioritize your projects? How to Make Yourself Happier. Get Organized'

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Home Improvement Home Renovation Home and Garden 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Cleaning, garden, washing and personal products often contain ingredients that are considered poisons on their own or are petrochemicals derived from oil. Conserve water – shorter showers, only run full dishwashers, collect washing water for the garden. So, how do you try to live sustainable?

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 29, 2015

They built their own cabin, hunted their own food and she eventually began to chop down the ‘big butts’ of trees so she could plant a garden and have domestic animals. So, with tongue in cheek, here is my advice to you on how to raise entitled children. Besides, kids don’t know how to do it right.

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Kids Kids and Family Money Ohio 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2013

If you are one of the millions who hate doing housework then read on to discover just how to motivate yourself to clean your house. Also, I include gardening in my list of chores because it is something I love to do. I know, I know; there are those of you who have a different opinion on the subject. Get Organized'

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Motivation Cleaning Home and Garden Home Improvement 183

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Whether you''re a new or experienced gardener, this week''s collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone! Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables.

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Gardening Garden Green And Frugal Canning 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2014

The sun on my face and the sight of grass peeking through the snow makes me think of lawn and garden tasks I need to do. Here are gardening related tasks I do in February to get ready for the coming spring. I’m still learning how to prune – which isn’t intuitive to me, even after studying and reading how to do it.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

We planted, tended and harvested from a vegetable garden even when we rented a quadraplex. I came from a long line of farmers, who always had gardens. I understand that plants thrive or wither depending on how you care for them. If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow.

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Finance Growing Flowers and Plants Gardening 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

There are also compost bins that you can purchase from home and garden stores that will hold your compost. These things, when broken down, provide excellent nutrients to the soil of an organic garden. Next, you will need to determine where you want your organic garden. You can purchase organic seeds from some garden stores.

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Grow Your Own Growing Organic Organization 145

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Get ready to see hiking trails, dog parks, outdoor eateries, green concert spaces, community gardens, pollinator plantings, playgrounds, rooftop gardens and terraces, and more in communities that expand and revitalize. Raised garden beds eliminate the need to kneel to tend or view plants. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.

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Backyard Home and Garden Plants Outdoors 180

Couponing 101

APRIL 22, 2013

You can get this Gardening eBook Bundle for only $7.40 The bundle comes with 5 great eBooks written by fabulous authors: Frugal Gardening 101 by Phoebe Hendricks. Apartment Gardening by Jami Balmet. Heavenly Homemaker’s Guide to Gardening and Preserving Ebook by Laura Coppinger. Gardening Notebook by Andi Schneider.

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Gardening Garden Simple Discount 97

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

One of the things I enjoyed about living in a home was the gardening. I’m starting to grow an indoor herb garden, but I also want to be able to grow certain vegetables, even though I’m in an apartment. This is where the balcony container garden comes in handy. Produce Suited for Container Gardening.

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Growing Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. How to Grill Summer Fruit. How to Grill Pizza – No need to heat up the house to make homemade pizza, grill it instead! 40 Summer Desserts.

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden. Ryan writes about How to Safely Invest Your Money over at Cash Money Life. You can’t go anywhere without seeing someone biking, walking, or out on a patio. I love it. A fresh air stroll after a long days work is just what the doctor ordered. I am quite excited.

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Gardening Garden Fridays Townhouse 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

At our house the gardening catalogs started arriving last week. Plan your garden. Now is the time to plan your garden. Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden. Perhaps you find a wild flower that you can dig up or get seeds from to put in your garden.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 18, 2024

If you need some ideas on how to make this summer your best yet, read on: Take a drive There are probably tons of places near you that you haven't been. If museums aren't for you, go on a street art crawl or visit a sculpture garden, if there is one of those near you. If you are, then take advantage of a staycation this summer.

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Food and Wine Food and Drink Museum Travel 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

How do you and your spouse work out your investing differences and tolerate each other’s risk tolerances? DIY Butterfly Garden Slush Your Way Out of Being Over Budget Tax Return Distribution Where have you been? Sometimes just having to organize your thoughts to present to a third party can make it easier to work out differences.

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Financial Goals Goals Money Real Estate 222

Couponing 101

APRIL 21, 2012

Home Depot is offering a FREE Gardening Clinic just in time for spring planting! Identify the basic steps involved in eco-gardening. Build a raised gardening bed. Learn how to plant annuals and perennials. Home Depot: FREE Gardening Clinic is a post from Couponing 101. Thanks, My Frugal Adventures !

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Home Depot Gardening Garden Home 99

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 24, 2017

Here are some of our tips for how to host your own Beyoncé themed get-together: Tip 1: Suggest A Dress Code or Theme. For a more subtle effect, create your own Garden of Beyden by strategically placing some fresh flowers throughout the room, particularly in hues that match your color palette- think whites, yellows, or a bit of crisp greenery.

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Martha Stewart Building Occasions Equal 69