Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

It feels like every weekend is full of yard work, chop saws, painting and elbow grease. We love working on our house, knowing that we are making improvements to it that add value to the property and making it our own. The first thing we worked on when we moved in was re-insulating the poorly insulated attic. Was it fun to do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Used items don’t use up resources at the same rate, and many of them work just fine. Plant a Garden. Plant three or four things, just to get started. The added plants will help with the air quality around your home, and you’ll save money by growing your own food. You might be surprised at what you can get.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2013

We have recently been in full-blown summer mode, which means yard work, yard work, and more yard work, but since it’s already halfway through the summer, we are starting to prepare for what comes in the fall. Summer and spring means road dust, pollen, and plant build up in your gutters. Clean Your Gutters.

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Home Home and Garden Garage Cleaning 210

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort to conserve water, especially during dry spells, and save on your water bill, follow these easy tips. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. Choose drought tolerant plants for your landscape. Save on your Energy Bill. Limit shower time and use low-flow shower heads. Brew your own coffee.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

When we’re getting clean, we want to be clean – meaning no nasty chemicals, no fake smells – just products with pure ingredients that work. There are plenty of brands out there that fit the bill, but the only problem is that most of them are pricey. No longer, thanks to EO Products.

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Plants Budgeting Budget Bills 63

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Pretty nails and toes?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

He and a carpenter buddy did the work themselves. The black color will hold the heat longer, causing your attic to get warmer and your cooling bill to get bigger. Once I knew it might work, I did a little internet searching to see what other issues might arise if I applied a bleach mix to the entire north face of the roof.

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Home and Garden Growing Steep Gardening 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

A tomato picked from a local farmer’s tomato plant, for example, will taste a whole lot better than one that’s traveled several thousand miles to reach your local supermarket’s produce section. This is because even small plants can yield large amounts of vegetables and fruits. Whole Foods charges upwards of $3.00

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 9, 2016

The store plants those “add-ons” at the check-out line, hoping you’ll increase your total bill without thinking too much about it as you toss it in your cart. The post 9 awesome shopping hacks retailers won’t tell you in 2016 appeared first on Coupons Do Work! candy, anyone?)

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Shopping 2016 Clearance Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2012

With the Prius as our main car for my husband’s commute to work (I work from home) and our main errand and travel car, it’s easy to save up. While you might pay less in gas, are those savings offset by a higher electricity bill at home? That’s not bad at all. I know that my family has saved, thanks the Prius.

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Cars Car Green Money 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

We drive to work in cars that idle in long lines of traffic causing large amounts of pollution to enter the atmosphere. Eat a plant based diet. Instead, eat a plant based diet which is full of nutrients, anti-oxidants and is healthier for you and mother nature. Can you believe that? Sadly, I can. Use online banking.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 3, 2017

I wanted to make sure it really really worked, so I went to a workout class, sweated it up, and went home to give it a shot. – Because of shorter showers and less time with the blow dryer, you’re saving money on water and power bills. Have you given dry shampoo a try? If not, let me be the one to convince you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. Perhaps the city wants to use your land for some public work and invokes eminent domain laws to take an easement. Dealing With Government Entities. Most homes have yards.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 180

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 14, 2011

The way debt works is that to raise money for your own country, you sell treasury bills or bonds. Here in America, they are called T-Bills and the Chinese government and large multi-national companies buy ours. Right now they have three emergency service relief teams working in areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Note: Please feel free to enlarge and print out this form for your personal use if you'd like. ~~~ While Christmas was on my mind I decided to "work ahead of need". For this particular project I used a water based primer as the first coat because I wanted to use it up (it works well because it's white).

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. 8 Tips To Save On Electric Bill During Summer by Pays2Save. How to Get Rid of Bugs on Your Plants and Rose Bushes – Natural and Thrifty Alternatives by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. 8 Tips To Save On Electric Bill During Summer by Pays2Save. How to Get Rid of Bugs on Your Plants and Rose Bushes – Natural and Thrifty Alternatives by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 15, 2024

A fresh coat of paint can work wonders in transforming the look and feel of the room, so select a color palette that complements your existing furniture and decor, enhancing the overall ambiance. Don’t forget to incorporate some indoor plants to bring a touch of nature and freshness into the space.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Reusable party decorations could include potted plants, glass or metal containers or ornaments, fabric, party lights that you own or can borrow and candles. Invite guests to take home flowers, plants, fruit and other decorations after the party; they make great ‘Thank You’ gifts. Going Green at Work.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Since introducing the best-selling paper-thin Leaf Antenna in March 2011, Mohu has helped customers save more than $200 million by reducing or eliminating their monthly cable and satellite bills. Specifically formulated for hardwood floors, The Bona PowerPlus like of floor care products work to deep clean and bring beauty to hardwood floors.

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