Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 18, 2016
Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Tip # 2 – Improve your soil frugally. Save your seeds. Use cuttings.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots. Buy good clothing, used.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 22, 2013
For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! I know I do. In fact, I did today!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 6, 2012
There are plenty of things that can be done that are both frugal and eco friendly that have nothing to do with belonging to a fitness center. I love the gym because everything I need to get a great workout is right there. Weights, cardio machines, mats, fitness balls, and even some classes to switch it up. Around here, it costs only $3.50
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 21, 2012
Well, this time I have done it again and put together some good laughs for you to enjoy on your Monday morning. Edward Antrobus from Edward Antrobus shares My Money Pet Peeve: Skipping Frugality Because Earning More is Better. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important. I love this list.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 10, 2011
Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It paid really well, especially for the age I was at. Things went well for a while; I was paying my bills and traveling. You see, I was too young to fully appreciate what I had and I didn’t manage my money as well as I should. Going Frugal.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Well, it’s here, the final countdown to the big day we have all been anticipating; the Superbowl. As far as what team I am rooting for, well, that would be THE PACK! Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. You don’t have the stress of presents and huge dinners to prepare.
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