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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Instead, we wanted something more durable.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In my 67 years, I can never remember a time when I needed to be as self-sufficient as my grandparents or great-grandparents. It has just never been economically justifiable. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (aka Mormons) have long encouraged members to have a ready supply of food, water and finances.

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