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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fresh food has almost disappeared from the dinner tables of North Americans, with processed, pre-prepared or take-out food the normal fare for the majority of people. And don’t get me started on the sugar, salt and fat content of processed food! And don’t get me started on the sugar, salt and fat content of processed food!

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Luckily, there are so many easy things you can do to make your lifestyle greener without spending anything at all. In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Use Less Energy.

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Ways Going Green Can Improve Your Health — And Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Grow your own produce, and you know exactly where it is coming from, and you can receive the full benefit of nutrient-stocked produce. Really, if you want to improve your quality of life, and improve your health, greener living can be a big help. And you might be surprised at the money you can save in the process.

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Friday Links – Garden Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing. Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden.

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How to Make your Own Compost

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Keep adding material as it comes to hand but try to cover green matter and kitchen waste with brown matter or soil to improve the composting process. Managed composting involves turning your compost pile to aerate it and speed up the process. Choose the method that suits your commitment to time and effort.

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There’s No Such Thing As Cheap Food

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pink Slime,” a mechanically processed meat filler made from bone fragments, connective tissue and sinew is what the majority of fast food places make their burgers out of. Do your part for not only your own benefit, but for everyone else’s, too. When you buy cheap food, you should expect negative results.

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Free Kindle eBooks: Go To Sleep Mom!, Sourdough Creek and More

For the Mommas

In this book, you can find many useful tips of how to start your day in the most effective way. You can find there also many ways of how to improve your health and habits, which will show you a new way of life. Green Thumb Gardening: Make Your Home by Charlie Tucker. It involves processing food in jars over heat.

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