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Friday Links – Garden Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Parents of students and students- Have you figured out your plans for summer yet? Looking to buy a home?

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. The trees are your investment accounts. ” How to grow your money tree.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Our children learn by example. That is why it is of upmost importance that we provide positive examples for our children, as they are likely to inherit much of our lifestyle choices, both the good and the bad.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year. So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. 7.) Buying used. 8.) Grow your own produce.

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Culling Sustenence For Less

Frugal Luxuries

. ~~~~~~ Here are a few classic strategies for keeping faithful to your food budget! Don’t assume you have to buy everything you need. Shop your pantry, refrigerator and freezer as you compose your menu and plan your meals around what you already have in the kitchen. Consider joining a CSA: What is a CSA ?

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