Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

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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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

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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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

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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Health Green Money Grow Your Own 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Because it’s so cheap to manufacture these non-foods, as high fructose corn syrup is dirt cheap and so is cardboard or whatever else they add into that box of cereal, the cost of high processed “food” is much less expensive than a bag of apples. Many operate like harvest boxes, and offer organic options as well.

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Organic Organization Saving Money Money 186

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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Compost Composting Making Flowers and Plants 187

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. 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. Condiments? Made from corn products.

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Cheap Food Health Insurance Organic 221

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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Cake Halloween Grow Your Own Kids 40