Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. 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. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 2, 2011

If you have been seriously considering canning, you probably have poked around a few websites and maybe even checked out a book or two from the library. While canning is a science , and you do have to follow certain steps in order to have a final product that is both delicious and safe to consume, it does not have to be overwhelming.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 6, 2011

For the past 10 years, I have been making my own jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, and sauces and canning them. Over the course of this series on canning, you will gather the knowledge and know how to successfully, and safely make your own canned goods to share with family and friends. Photo Credit.

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Couponing 101

MAY 3, 2011

The FREE House Party package includes: Ball Canning Discovery Kit. Canning flipchart with step-by-step instructions. Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Sign up to host a Ball Canning House Party is a post from Couponing 101. Ball RealFruit Classic Pectin. Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin. Coupons for hosts, guests and friends.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 9, 2011

Her main focus is saving families money through couponing and shopping sales for the items we need and would buy anyway. Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 3 is a post from Couponing 101. >> Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 9, 2012

3/2 Cases of Ball or Kerr Canning Jars Printable Coupon. $1/1 Thanks to My Frugal Adventures , Common Sense with Money , and Passion for Savings for help with part of this roundup! . $3/1 Kiss My Face Product Printable Coupon (Facebook Offer). $3/2 1/1 Smooth Sensations Laughing Cow Cream Cheese Printable Coupon (Facebook Offer).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 5, 2012

Denise’s post, Canning CAN Be Cheap , was included in the Yakezie Carnival – April Fool’s Edition hosted by Passive Income to Retire. Arbor Investment Planner hosted the Self-Directed Investing for Retirement Carnival – March Madness Edition and included Latisha’s post, Financial Advisor or Discount Broker?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

And thanks to Totally Money for including Denise’s post on Canning Tomatoes in this week’s Festival of Frugality. Thanks to Fat Guy Skinny Wallet for including my post on How to Build Meaningful and Lasting Relationships in this week’s Yakezie Carnival.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2019

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. Couponing, saving money, and preparing for the future by purchasing in bulk is a good idea, provided that you have the space as well as a good plan.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. Cooking Lessons. Are you an amazing home cook?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. Canning CAN Be Cheap! A few months back I wrote here about canning tomatoes.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 27, 2015

This book will uncover just how easy it is to can and preserve right in your own home. You’ll find yourself saving money, enjoying nutritional foods year round, and literally reaping the fruits of your labor! Download: Canning And Preserving by Megan Meyer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? A lot of times, she didn’t use grocery money either. Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. Absolutely not! She lived on a farm.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

This series is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Give a Photo Session. Cooking Lessons.

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Couponing 101

JULY 14, 2011

2/1 Ball Canning Discovery Kit Printable Coupon. Thanks Common Sense with Money , Money Saving Mom , and Hollie! Here are the newest printable coupons: {HOT} $1/1 Kashi Pita Crisps Printable Coupon. B1G1 Free Athenos Feta Cheese Printable Coupon (when you follow them on Twitter). $1/1 B1G1 Free WhoNu? Cookies Printable Coupon.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

You use your time gardening or tending animals, canning, plowing or digging wells and you aren’t going to have time to go to the higher paying job. You still have to have money (just as our ancestors needed something to trade with). You can’t really trade a couple of chickens for a solar panel to get electricity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 19, 2011

When not saving money, she is usually spending it on food for her two greyhounds and two cats. There are many ways of preserving food, including canning and drying, but freezing is one of the easiest and most practical. It is especially practical for singles and smaller families because it can be done with any sized portion of food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. My aunt usually brings the dessert, which is a nice break because not only does it save us money, but it also saves us the time to have to make one. We find that when we buy canned cranberry sauce, we end up throwing away a lot of it.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Taking a cue from the past , I prepare seasonal foods while they are in abundance — in order to conserve time and money, as well as to store away delicious treats for future enjoymen t. On top of that, you are keeping your money within your own community. For a list of what foods are in seasons when check this link: [link] 4.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 6, 2015

If not, consider freezing or canning produce or maybe splitting the shopping trip with a friend. You can divide the packages and both save some money. Books on Canning Produce. Check with the vendor to see if they allow you to break up a package into a smaller purchase. Below are some links you may want to check out.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Product Name: Ball® FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System. The Ball® freshTECH Automatic Home Canning System is a first-of-its kind appliance that takes all of the guesswork out of canning! In addition, it preserves enzymes and other nutrients from ingredients to power your metabolism. Product Price: $299.99.

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