Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Every January we are inundated with seed, plant and flower catalogs. Here are some tips for you to consider when buying seeds, bulbs, roots or plants from a catalog or online source. Luscious strawberries, ripe juicy peaches, beautiful tulips, smoke trees, pine trees , oak trees, bleeding heart plants, house plants – everything.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
This compound can be found in many plants , some of which can be commonly found growing nearby. Salicylic acid is astringent, but so are other plant constituents, like tannins. While many plants contain salicylic acid, or tannins, or sometimes both, not all of them are suitable for use.
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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. Buy in Bulk It’s a terrific way to get more bang for your organic food buck. Whole Foods charges upwards of $3.00
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Buy in bulk. Buy in bulk as many items as you can. 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. Do they use recycled products? If you aren’t sure, ask. By eating meat your are just supporting the demand for more.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
The bulk of what you eat should be plant foods, eaten raw or just lightly steamed. Drink water or green tea and avoid sodas, even the diet varieties; limit your coffee and alcohol consumption. Your meals and snacks should always include fresh fruit and vegetables with a small amount of lean protein.
Couponing 101
JANUARY 17, 2012
Buy in Bulk – Buying in bulk can be tricky, but if you have a solid plan in place for how to use the food, it can save you quite a bit of money! By buying in bulk, we were able to get a lower price per pound than we would have paid for conventional potatoes! How to Save on Whole Foods.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 2, 2012
In some cities, you can take aluminum (and other metals, like copper) or glass to your local recycling plant. They are not worth much when sold one by one, but they can be worth something if sold by the bulk. The weight corresponds to points which you can be monitored online.
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