Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Talk to experienced gardeners in your area.

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Gardening Garden Money Flowers and Plants 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Reuse gray water. Instead of letting that water go down the drain, he collects it in a bowl to water our garden. inches a year.). Install a rain barrel.

Saving Money 165

Saving Money Tucson Home and Garden Money 165

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

It can be intimidating to think about, but your grocery bill is one of the easiest expenses to reduce. In the meantime, check out these popular posts that are full of tips to help you reduce your grocery bill. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Reusing Glass Jars. Buttermilk Substitute.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

In my area a smaller bin equates to a smaller land tax bill. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot. As for water take shorter showers and reuse water where possible, such as collecting the water from your shower to water the lawn.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Big energy bills can bleed your budget dry, not to mention the potential impact on the environment. Here are some ways you can reduce your energy bills. Cutting Your Heating Bills. You could be paying over the odds if your bill is based on estimated readings. Cutting Your Electricity Bills. Fix draft excluders.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Plant a Garden. Gardening is an enjoyable activity, and it can help you improve your sustainability. You don’t need a huge garden, either. In fact, if you are new to gardening, it might be better to start small. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden.

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Green Simple 2013 Home and Garden 229

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. Freeze your garden harvest - green beans , hot pepper. Reuse glass jars. What's your #1 way to save money on your grocery bill? Produce Tips. Organizing Tips.

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Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100