Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

It might take longer to become as green as you want to be, but you are more likely to see permanent changes. A lot of small, simple changes can add up over time. Bring Your Own Grocery Bags. Many stores are perfectly willing to let you bring in your own reusable grocery bags. Look for Used First.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

If we don’t treat our environment with respect and attention, life on earth will suffer (both humans and the animal kingdom), simple as that. Luckily, there are so many easy things you can do to make your lifestyle greener without spending anything at all. So, have you tried to save money by being green?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape. Herbs are also easy to grow, which can eliminate the need to buy the dried-out bottled stuff.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

To reduce food waste, there are several simple strategies that you can employ: Learn creative ways to use left-overs to make delicious and nutritious meals. Shop wisely; only buy what you know can be consumed by your family within its use-by date. Grow your Own . I use pots and my garden does extremely well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. You may as well flush that money down the toilet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Today I thought I would share with some simple ways that you can improve your diet. Here are 7 ways you can get your diet on track. Make it a habit to incorporate at least 5 different coloured foods a day into your diet. For dinner, toss some salad greens in a bowl for a delicious side dish. Swap your sweets.

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