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A Green and Frugal Funeral

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans have mostly relinquished control of the burial customs to funeral homes and directors. Most people don’t know that you can lay a person out yourself, in your own home, for family and friends to visit one last time. Next the body is put in the coffin, placed on a gurney and put into a room in the funeral home.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Hang clothes to dry. Make your own laundry soap.

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Melissa & Doug Trunkis – $25.99

Saving With Shellie

This l ightweight, durable, carry-on sized suitcase serves as luggage, riding toy, and transport for kids on the go. At home, the Trunki can serve as a kid-friendly storage bin. Choose from six different colors to fit your child’s personality including: pink, blue, orange, red, green and purple.

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Tips For Keeping Home Plumbing Repair Costs At A Minimum

Saving Cents With Sense

While a lot of people try taking big steps – selling their large homes and moving into smaller ones, for example – there are also a number of smaller steps that can be taken to cut down your costs. For example, set the timer on your thermostat so that you do not pay to cool the house while nobody is at home to enjoy that expensive, cold air.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You see, it doesn’t matter how you decide to celebrate it, whether you stay at home or go out, but one thing is for sure…kissing. Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. Today I have a list of 10 different kisses you can try with your partner. It is sure to send a thrilling chill.

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