Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

However, you are better off eating organic produce for some things, as your body isn’t meant to consume the chemicals that are used to ward off pests in farms. Get Healthy Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

The Advantages of Gardening The advantages of growing your own vegetables include eating fresh, nutritious food, knowing exactly what has gone into your food, reducing food miles to almost zero, healthy exercise, education for the kids and the joy of producing something healthy for the family. Because the.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

One option to save yourself at least some money on organics you want is to shop at the local Farmer’s Market. Not all farmers at the markets are certified organic (it’s VERY expensive to get that certification) but they do still grow their food without chemicals or added hormones. Collard Greens. Strawberries. Nectarines.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Vegetables, such as asparagus, green beans, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower, are all great candidates. Blanching is another nifty way to save money on organic vegetables all year-round. Buy Fresh Produce In-Season The ideal time to buy organic produce, or non-organic produce for that matter, is during its natural growing season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

With an energy crisis capturing the world as we speak, it is a good time to consider how investing in a greener planet can help your business or your home. By doing this you don’t only help everybody on the globe by using green energy , you also help yourself. Going green in the office and at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

You’ll need to pay upfront for your vegetables. You pay the money upfront to help the farmer pay for seeds and growing his crops. Get Healthy Go Green' If you order a family size box to feed 3 to 5, you’ll likely pay $500 to $800 upfront for 16 to 24 weeks of produce boxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Are you a savvy woman intent on greening your life? Do you have your house well-insulated and solar panels on your roof? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Composting can save you money. How to Make your Own Compost Getting People to Help Compost 9 Ways To Get Your Yard Ready for Summer How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden. Go Green' There are a few reasons why composting is a great idea: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2012

If there was ever an item to spend a little more money on, it’s the food we put in our bodies each and every day. Do your part for not only your own benefit, but for everyone else’s, too. Why so many of us don’t blink when paying $4.00 for a Starbucks latte but then complain about a $2.00 Because the.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

The great thing about growing your own mushrooms, is that you can do it right inside your own home or backyard. It’s a great project for families and foodies alike, and all you need to start off is this book, a specialist mushroom growing kit, and a small space in which to grow them!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

For dinner, toss some salad greens in a bowl for a delicious side dish. Swap your sweets. Candy and sweets are loaded with high fructose corn syrup and other additives that are bad for your health. Next time your sweet tooth comes calling, grab items that are naturally sweet. Cook at home. Eat seasonally. Buy in bulk.

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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. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Turn it Off- Lights, computers, and other electronics consume energy and our money. Now it is your turn? Plant a Tree.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. Get Healthy Go Green' Which is the greener choice – commercially-farmed food or organically-farmed food? Commercially Grown.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2012

Patagonia is a member of 1% for the Planet as well, meaning some of your money goes towards great causes. Anvil Anvil sells their clothing thru Amazon, many different in-store boutiques, as well as on their own website. How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. This post was written by David.

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