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A Green and Frugal Funeral

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother’s body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom’s body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her head. The body may be transported to a church for a service or a service may be held in the funeral parlor.

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How to Learn Frugal Tricks in a New Town

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My husband took public transportation every day, and I drove our vehicle only a few times a week. Cook all of our meals from scratch at home. 3 Vital Tips You Need to Start a Frugal Lifestyle How to Be a Frugal Shopper How To Be a Frugal Family Should You Learn To Sew? Have my husband dye my hair.

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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people on earth probably have a pair of jeans or two at home. There are American denim mills and manufacturers out there, and that can cut down on the amount of transportation and carbon footprint your jeans leave behind. Most of it is produced in Asia, and it is traditionally colored blue with indigo dye. Go Green'

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