Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Everyone has probably heard about the staggering numbers of unrecycled plastics and food waste, contributing to 11% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. What advantages does the organics collector have over other home composting systems? Home composting systems are good for many, but they take only so much material.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Compost 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

For those who live in sunny locations, take advantage of the sun and install solar panels. Don’t Waste Food. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. This means you waste water, fertiliser, soil, and even the fuel used to transport your food.

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Home Compost Composting Paper Towels 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. Then life got busy, food was more readily available and was often flown in from further afield, making varieties available out of season. Making your own compost will save you around $35 to $60.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. I am lucky enough to live in an area with groups that will redistribute home gardener’s extra produce to soup kitchens and food insecure families.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 186

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. My state of PA has 93 rail-trails that cover over 1000 miles. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. 40 Summer Desserts.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Which is the greener choice – commercially-farmed food or organically-farmed food? Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. Commercially Grown. Organically Grown.

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Organic Organization Food Plants 237