Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2012

I loved the idea of learning how to churn butter, weave, make candles, and use the bounty of nature as our forefathers and mothers did. To this day, I love to experiment with using alternative methods and products – and nature’s bounty, to help supply our needs. Grandma had a milk cow and she let me churn the cream into butter.

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Stockpiling Moms

JANUARY 23, 2024

It used to be, but they moved it to 45. Mine had me eliminate all seeds, nuts, rice, corn, granola, coconut, fresh fruit with seeds as well as all liquids that are red, blue and purple for three days prior to the procedure. I am happy to share that it went well, I had no polyps or issues, and my biopsy came back normal!

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DIY Plants Cleaning Febreze 130

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gardening has never gone out of style, but a surge of new gardeners has sparked an evolution not only in what is being planted but also in how and why gardeners are doing so. This influences how they garden and the tools that they use. The 2023 Garden Guide clears the air on the best air-purifying plants.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. That saying could well be “Put some vinegar on it”! In case you aren’t aware, vinegar can be used for a myriad of purposes – ranging from diabetics treatment to pickling agent to cleaner.

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Used Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Equal 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2014

We planted our first in-the-ground vegetable garden this year. The previous person who lived here owned a nursery, so there are a whole bunch of beautiful plants and flowering shrubs all around the property. He picked plants that would provide the property with a continuous bloom. Chlorophyll to plants is like blood to humans.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 202

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 12, 2023

They are two significant approaches that can lead to an overall state of physical and mental well-being. Both mainly focus on wellness as a way of life. The practices of Yoga and Ayurveda are more than just physical poses and the use of medicinal plants. Both have developed in tandem with each other since ancient times.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I plant my seeds indoors in February, wait for the last frost in May (sometimes until the end of May) to plant the vegetables outside, grow everything and hope that the longer growing plants like tomatoes can finish their growth before the first frost (which isn’t always likely). The garden is planted in February.

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Gardening Garden Tucson Gardening class 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Each fall as they fall, we scoop them and grind them using the lawn tractor.

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Money Plants Home and Garden Painting 210

Saving With Shellie

JULY 17, 2014

You can use coffee grounds in the garden, around the house and even in your beauty regimen. Breath life into used grounds. No need to throw it out, use it in another way! :: Unused Coffee Grounds. Deodorizer – Use coffee in the back of the fridge for odor control. They can be used in the freezer, as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

My spouse and I have gained quite a bit of experience planting bushes, trees and flowers over the years. Our two biggest experiences were in planting thousands of pine seedlings from the state nursery on our 40 acre farm (in our younger years)and planting around 3000 spring flowering bulbs on our current 6 acres. Use good stock.

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Finance Growing Flowers and Plants Gardening 133

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A well-planned move is half the battle won. Trying to DIY Everything Even the most well-planned DIY move can become overwhelming. Use sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing paper to protect your items. For plants, the challenge is keeping them healthy and intact. It’s important to know when to ask for help.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 25, 2023

If you plant yourself firmly in the one reality I speak of, you never will get wrong,” he wrote. What's manifested in negative ways still uses ingredients of My eternal nature. He also wrote that, while oneness may be an obvious positive goal, diversity should be embraced as well. “On It will not change.

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Los Angeles Psychology Philosophy 2019 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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. It’s even possible to use eggshells as seed starts.

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Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

You will learn which plants can grow together without competing for the same resources, as well as how to use companion planting to reduce pests and improve soil quality. Download: Companion Planting by Lilibeth MacQuire. Join Peter and his friends in this hilarious first book of the Beef Jerky Gang series.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Just in case you are not acquainted with these, a garden stepping stone is a big stone, or cement molded to look like a flat rock, that is decorated and then placed on the ground or in a garden to walk on – so you don’t tromp the plants. Something to use to write messages on the wet cement. I used the sandrete I already had.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Taking zero waste natural supplements is a great way to improve your health as well as the environment to reduce plastic waste. By including more green spaces with plants, trees and wildlife, this will reduce the carbon dioxide in the air. Use Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products. Use a Glass or Metal Water Bottle.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 24, 2024

This simple chickpea salad is ready in minutes using just one can of chicken peas and a few other ingredients. They’re affordable, work well in various dishes, and maintain their firm texture, making them the perfect choice for a salad like this. Chickpeas are nutritious and an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber.

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Simple Meals Recipes Re-use 52

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 13, 2011

In the past, I have taken advantage of Home Depot’s B1G1 FREE plants to start part of the garden, but since my son is really wanting to be involved with the entire process this year, I’m using the garden as a learning tool. I picked up organic seeds and planted yellow squash, tomatoes, jalapenos, cucumber, lettuce, cilantro, and basil.

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Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 69

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. Over the years, I’ve invested small amounts at a time, extending my growing space, adding several types of berries, planting cherry trees, and growing an asparagus patch from seed.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 181

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I was a teenager in the 90s, and while this may be true of other eras as well, I remember there being a LOT of matching sets, particularly when it came to home decor. Well…MY SWEATER HAS DUCKS ON IT. I’ve painted picture frames all with the same paint so that they match, and I’ve done the same with plant pots.

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Saving Money Money Painting Lamps 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Cut out the crap and eat plants. To acknowledge this fact, I used to reduce the crap (slightly) and eat more plants on top of the crap existing in my diet. We know juice isn’t good for us unless it’s juiced from real fruit in your own kitchen, but we fool ourselves into thinking it’s not all that bad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

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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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 21, 2013

I have used Earth Balance buttery spreads for a while now and love how creamy and rich they are! All of our products are 100% plant-based, vegan, non-GMO, lactose-free, gluten-free, egg-free, casein-free, have 0g of trans fat and, oh, did we mention they’re absolutely delicious? To put it simply: We use only natural ingredients.

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Giveaway Wellness Plants Colorado 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. If you buy organic non-hybrid fruits or vegetables, you can save your seeds and plant them, year after year. Use cuttings. Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and horseradish can all be propagated by taking a cutting from the tuber and planting it.” Use the wild things.

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Thrifty Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

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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Flowers and Plants Frugal Plants Growing 183

Koupon Karen

APRIL 18, 2024

It will allow you to improve the bathroom’s functionality and layout, allowing you to make better use of the space. Well, the best solution is to repaint the exterior of your house. Well, take this opportunity to fulfill your dream and decorate your patio! Remember to fill the planters with low-maintenance plants like herbs.

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Renovation Home Kitchen Plants 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

If you need to combat a pest problem in your lawn but aren’t so keen on using poisonous and harmful chemicals to do it, here are a few organic pest control options you can try. These work best for gardens and can help improve growth as well. These organic bug traps use pheromones from insects to lure them to their deaths.

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Organic Organization Plants Gardening 168

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Plan a mission.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

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 Does Science Say?

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Organic Organization Food Plants 237

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2015

The type of soil you choose to use is extremely important, as many non-organic types use manmade mixes that are harmful to the environment and take up a lot of energy to produce. Starting off your plants. Types of plants to grow. Some of the easiest garden plants to grow are actually fruit and vegetable producing plants.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. We do have two trees, but they are well established and thus far have done fine without regular watering. We use our rice cooker almost every day. Plant our garden where it receives some shade.

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Saving Money Tucson Home and Garden Money 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

It requires time and patience, but will be well worth it. For beginners, a 10-foot square garden will provide adequate room for a variety of vegetable plants. If you plan on having a wide variety of plants, just make your plot larger. You are now ready to plant your seeds. Reapply after watering or rainfall as well.

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Grow Your Own Growing Organic Organization 145

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But, I do feel happy for this good start; it makes me feel like I’m gonna be fine, and that my usual study habits will serve me as well in nursing school as they did in my prereqs. Laura Vanderkam always suggests using Friday afternoons to plan for the upcoming week , and I’m gonna try to make that a habit.

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For the Mommas

JULY 21, 2021

oz $2.19 (Reg $2.29) Use (1) $1.00 Buy (1) Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Protein-Packed Carb-Conscious Flapjack & Waffle Mix 12 oz $4.79 (Reg $6.99) Use (1) $2.00 on ONE (1) Kodiak Cakes Carb Conscious or Plant Based Flapjack or Waffle Mix Kroger Digital Coupon $2.79 Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.50 Use (1) $1.00

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Kroger Country Crock Plants Cake 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I harvested Roma tomatoes from my one and only plant and made a big batch of my homemade roasted tomato sauce. My plan is to use the sauce for pizza. I redeemed credit card points from our business card for a $100 Target gift card and used the gift card on back-to-school necessities. $40 I used it on some necessities.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Geothermal power refers to the process of using steam or heat that is found trapped beneath the Earth’s surface, to manufacture energy. It is a viable form of alternative energy production compared to those that use fossil fuels; it is a sustainable option because the water is returned underground when it has been used.

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