Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2014

No matter how many lightbulbs you change out at your house, no matter how many non-toxic laundry detergents you buy, and no matter how many Priuses are on the road, our actions will not save life on Earth. It just won’t. I will control how I travel (cars and trains only, no planes since 2007) and what kind of lightbulbs I use. Am I giving up?

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. This everyday option is the smarter solution for homeowners looking to protect their outdoor walkways and landscaping during winter. Name of Product: Morton Ice Melt. Check out www.facebook.com/MortonSaltto learn more.”

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 27, 2012

Where to Buy: online from iTunes. Complete with an extensive number of powerups, epic landscapes, vicious gaps and infamous car opponents such as the Black Tiger and Racer X. Name of Product: Speed Racer Game for iPhone, iPad or iTouch. Price of Product: $.99. Timing is everything!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Choose drought tolerant plants for your landscape. Buying a coffee is a guilty splurge for me, but to be honest, the particular coffee shop brand that I love is sold in grocery stores, like Giant. Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand. Eat those leftovers!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening. For the cost of one plant you could buy a packet of seeds and grow thirty plants! Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs is frugal and fun.

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