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Composting for Beginners

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. Composted material can be used as a fertilizer, a soil, and a plant food. A banana peel is full of nutrients that you didn’t consume in your diet.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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