Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

A lot of small, simple changes can add up over time. Start with these 7 simple ways to go green in 2013, and stick with them, and you will not only find yourself living more sustainably, but you will also feel energized to tackle some of the bigger behavioral changes next year: 1. Bring Your Own Grocery Bags.

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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

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. Related posts: 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time.

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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

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

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

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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