Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

If you find yourself in this same situation, there are still things you can do to live off the land as much as possible considering your circumstances. Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. If you have a little plot of land, consider growing a garden. Get Growing' Buy Direct from the Farmer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

While TV reality shows usually concentrate on one tip – using coupons – there are plenty of ways to save money on groceries that involve things other than cutting coupons out of the Sunday paper. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house. In addition to saving money, your health will benefit as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

I haven’t bought herbs (notoriously expensive) in years, since I can dry our excess for use during the winter. When we do eat meat, our products come from local providers that follow sustainable practices, and that do not use hormones. Studies also indicate that healthy eating impacts your mood and mental health.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Many people claim that you can just wash non-organic produce really well because pesticides are sprayed on the produce and can come off. CSAs cut out the middle man (the grocery store) between your family and the farms in your area. Many operate like harvest boxes, and offer organic options as well.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 12, 2015

There is a lot to be said for growing your own food. What many people often overlook is the ability to grow your own herbs as well. You probably use herbs everyday in the kitchen, but because they do tend to be inexpensive, you don’t even bother looking into what it would take to grow your own.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Bring Your Own Grocery Bags. Many stores are perfectly willing to let you bring in your own reusable grocery bags. It saves them money, as well as saving the planet! When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. Look for Used First. Replace Some of Your Light Bulbs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden. You can have your soil tested if you have trouble growing things, or if your soil has been greatly disturbed by recent construction activity. How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2012

Well, there is in terms of initial outlay of cash from your wallet, but if food is cheap it’s not for good reason. Cheap fast food isn’t really food at all, but rather it’s just a commodity we use to satisfy hunger while hurting our own health. Do your part for not only your own benefit, but for everyone else’s, too.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2019

If they do not offer printable coupons from their site, sign up for their newsletter or use the contact form and ask them if they can mail you coupons. A great tip is to use a coupon for an item that isn’t specifically organic, but the manufacturer makes an organic variety. Don’ t forget your reusable bags.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Here’s a nice website that may help you to find a local farmer’s market in your area. Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area. Whole Foods charges upwards of $3.00

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For the Mommas

JUNE 9, 2016

Learn how you can use it to make your body healthier, too. This book has actionable information on how to develop your very own herb garden as well as how to prepare the herbs. Do you want to grow your own herbs? Healthy Outdoor Cooking by Veronica Burke. Learn about the most common herbs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

Well today I want to share with you a few creative ways to sneak some extra vegetables and fruit into your daily diet. Soups not only fill you up well but they also help control your caloric intake. Grow your own produce. Our society today is constantly bombarded with fast food and junk food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Compost is possibly the most efficient and useful way of disposing of household waste; nearly 40% of this waste is compostable. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Our children learn by example. – it’s now important to keep a positive outlook more than ever.

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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. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. Try using recipes that give you several days worth of meals so you don’t have to slave over the stove for hours a day. This keeps you from getting bored and keeps you motivated to eat well. Eat seasonally.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 12, 2011

This week we did things a little differently and instead of sharing deals I shared my favorite 5 generic items. :: Over-the-Counter Medicine – Even using coupons it’s difficult to beat the generic prices on over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen, omeprazole and tylenol. Well, generic milk is the same as name brand milk.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Use coupons and cash back apps. Just be sure to save your receipt, because most require you to snap a picture of it to get your money. All of these are incredibly quick and easy to use. Since pineapple freezes well, I bought several to freeze. Most fruit freezes well after it’s been washed, cut, and dried.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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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! Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2012

Non-organic cotton is one of the most toxic crops to grow, as it uses more than 25 percent of the world’s pesticides – more than any other single agricultural product. Growing cotton is a burden on our planet and people, and that’s why we should be buying organic cotton clothing whenever possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

One of the more interesting ways to garden is to grow items in containers. You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. From using espaliering to grow apple trees in a container, to herbs, to a variety of vegetables , it’s possible to transform a small space into an effective container garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Farmers use chemical fertilizers to supply the plants with nutrients to make crops grow faster, use herbicides to control weeds so they don’t compete with the crops and pesticides to kill off insect pests that can eat the plants and lower production. What’s on your plate? Commercially Grown. What Our Taste Buds Say.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Shop your pantry, refrigerator and freezer as you compose your menu and plan your meals around what you already have in the kitchen. Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Round off to the highest amount to simplify.

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