Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2019

Every couponer’s dream is to have a stockpile of food, household essentials, and non-perishables stored safely in their home. And if you go a step further by canning, freeze drying, and jarring your own foods, it is vital that you have a safe place to keep everything. Find a Cool Dry Space in Your Home.

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Expiration Date Growing Building Canning 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Are you an amazing home cook? Give your Perennials. Cooking Lessons.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

I happened upon some old canning Mason jars at a garage sale, and now we use those for everything–making iced tea in the summer, putting leftover soup in, holding our homemade laundry detergent. I’ve even read that some people wear long johns at home to endure lower heating temperatures, but we haven’t done that.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Are you an amazing home cook? Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning.

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Christmas Gifts Wall Art Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. It is healthier to use whole foods, than it is to use foods processed by freezing or canning. What is a root cellar?

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. Glass jars can be used for jelly and canning things like pickles. Plastic bags are used as trash can liners, food carriers on trips, package stuffing for shipping and re-wrapping precious Christmas keepsakes for storage. That thing predates me!”

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