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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Green refers to nitrogen found in plant leaves, stems, grass, flowers and weeds.

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Friday Links – Day Off Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some great articles from this week. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. How to Be Green and Save Money. Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. How about you all? What are you up to this weekend? Shopping, cooking?

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Check out these articles for even more tips on after holiday bargains: ABC News Smart Spending: Buy These Items After Christmas. We get desperate to find gifts for everyone on the list. I know I do.

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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. Our lives are not one dimensional and we need to live in a way that honours that. Two Year Blogversary Giveaway!

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finances – A Thrifty Lifestyle Is A Sustainable Lifestyle Our economic stability is also a key aspect in maintaining a healthy outlook and plays an integral part in a sustainable lifestyle. (And Public transportation can also be a great alternative depending on the area and your comfort level. And vice versa!)

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

I’m always looking for a new ways to save, so I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 articles to help you save on just about everything. Packing a Zero-Waste School Lunch: Go Green This School Year! by Thrifty Jinxy. 10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy.

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How I’m Inherently Frugal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality and green living – really appealed to me. I’ll be expanding more on this concept in upcoming articles.

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