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Four Frugal Things (and one not-so-frugal)

The Frugal Girl

I planted some green onion ends I saved the root ends of two green onions that were in my veggie drawer, let them sit in water for a day or two, and then stuck them in the dirt in one of my outside pots, where they will grow new green onion tops. I decided homemade crackers are not at all worth the effort.

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It’s Time to Plan Your Frugal Spring Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Burpee’s, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney’s, Henry Field’s, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!). Sure – take a look at the catalogs or online sites selling plants and seeds. Plan your garden.

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Eco-Friendly Acne Fighters: Skin Care for the Frugal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This compound can be found in many plants , some of which can be commonly found growing nearby. Salicylic acid is astringent, but so are other plant constituents, like tannins. While many plants contain salicylic acid, or tannins, or sometimes both, not all of them are suitable for use.

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A storage chest for Sonia

The Frugal Girl

Here’s a little sampling to close out this post. Unfortunately, I did not get the scuffed table all finished. But it is next on my list when I get a minute. Incidentally, I have painted SO MUCH FURNITURE with Cloud White. Benjamin Moore Cloud White Furniture I finished a piece of furniture!

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FREE Samples of Suave, Ban, Lipton, Garnier, and More!

Couponing 101

FREE Samples of Suave, Ban, Lipton, Garnier, and More! is a post from Couponing 101 The post FREE Samples of Suave, Ban, Lipton, Garnier, and More! Freebie Friday Freebies free free samples' Amy has endless craft, organization, and homemaking ideas, so be sure to stop on over for a visit! appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Foods You Need to Buy Organic, and Foods You Don’t

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not all farmers at the markets are certified organic (it’s VERY expensive to get that certification) but they do still grow their food without chemicals or added hormones. Alternatively, you could grow your own organic produce, but that’s a lot of work that most don’t want to do. And we all know we don’t need more crap. Sweet Corn.

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earth day freebies 2016 + Tons Of Awesome Deals And More

Coupons Do Work

Origins: Make any skincare purchase during Earth Month & we’ll plant a tree. They have planted over 500,000. Whole Foods North Raleigh: On Friday, April 22, 2016, meet some of their local suppliers, enter for a chance to win seedlings from “Grow & Share” and enjoy samples around the store from 12 pm – 8 pm.

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