Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2014

It’s been around forever in one form another, whether back when your grandmother reused glass bottles for canning or in 2014 when a truck comes around to pick up all those empty soda cans you put out at the end of your driveway. Ah, recycling. Let’s take a look at a few items you may not have known were recyclable. Your Old Car.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Reuse 217

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. What if between the grocer, the farmer, or your backyard you can’t get all the organics you want, or you just can’t afford them all?

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Food Organic Organization Buy 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used.

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210