Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

How Clean Is the Produce? One farm offers CSA vegetables that are very clean and similar to what you would buy in the grocery store. In that case, a box with less variety is easier because you can make larger recipes and freeze some for use later in the fall and winter. If not, would you consider it? Get Healthy Go Green'

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Pick Your Battles. Have you ever seen the “dirty dozen” or “clean fifteen” lists? If eating strictly organic is too expensive for you, limit your organic purchases to just those items that you regularly eat that are on the dirty dozen list. This is especially true for in-season or locally grown produce.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden. The added plants will help with the air quality around your home, and you’ll save money by growing your own food. Replace Some of Your Light Bulbs. Considering replacing your standard light bulbs with CFLs or with LEDs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

1.) Make your own cleaning products. It is actually really easy to clean lots of things without using harsh chemicals. Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. 8.) Grow your own produce.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. Make Cleaning Products at Home Did you know that you could make cleaning products right at home? No, I’m not talking about starting your own Mr. Clean company, although that would be great.

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