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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Gradually, the home veggie garden became obsolete.

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FREE Kindle Books: Soap Making From Scratch, Guide To Gardening And More

For the Mommas

Easy-to-follow instructions and author’s advice will help you make soap at home from start to finish. Download: Soap Making From Scratch: The Ultimate Guide to Making Handmade Soap – 30+ Cold and Hot Process Soap Recipes and Tips. A good organic garden is the key to a great homestead.

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Free Kindle eBooks: Go To Sleep Mom!, Sourdough Creek and More

For the Mommas

The books include Morning Routine, Sourdough Creek, Go To Sleep Mom, Green Thumb Gardening and more. Green Thumb Gardening: Make Your Home by Charlie Tucker. Growing your own vegetables at home has countless benefits. It can be a challenging process to start, but don’t worry we have you covered.

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Refresh Your Roof for Less Than $50

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you own your home, and keep it long enough, eventually you will have the pleasure of replacing the roofing. We (read that my spouse) put a new roof on our starter home. We had our current home re-roofed when it was only 13 years old. To clean the algae and moss from your roof, you will need the following: A garden sprayer.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. It is healthier to use whole foods, than it is to use foods processed by freezing or canning.

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How to Save Money by Swapping, Sharing and Hiring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This process might not seem much fun but I tell you, it has saved us lots of money over the past couple of years. A group of homeowners had formed a co-operative group that owned all the garden-care equipment and tools that a home gardener would need. Do I really need it or do I just want to have it? Go Frugal'

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. Make Cleaning Products at Home Did you know that you could make cleaning products right at home? There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research.