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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. it’s a senseless waste.

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Weekly Meal Plans

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My husband and I joined Weight Watchers on January 4th, 2011 and knew that we would need to start cooking more at home if we were going to stick to the plan. We each received a set number of food points to use each week. The whole meal is 12 points.

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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. You can buy plastic bins at Home Depot, but as a general rule I don’t trust anything that is plastic. Go Green'

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Chicken Protein Bowls + Tips & Variations

Saving Everyday

This could be greens, grains, or both. This post will discuss what went into this chicken protein bowl and ideas for making your own high-protein bowls at home! Less waste. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. My oven-baked rice is part of my weekly food prep.

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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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Saving With Shellie

Learn How to Prevent Food Waste at Home – 30 points. SC Johnson Green Choices Challenge – 40 points. Recyclebank is a green living initiative encouraging communities to recycle and live greener. Greener Weekends – 25 points. Learn About Recycling in the Bathroom – 30 points.

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