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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Magazines and catalogs are some of the biggest offenders. Use your dishwasher. Running a fully loaded dishwasher is way more energy efficient than hand washing. If you want to get really frugal, you can make your own dishwasher detergent too. They work great for going to the gym, out running errands, and camping.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!), There were no dishwashers (other than us kids!). There were no cell phones.

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Karen and Nicole’s Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway: Pet/Anyone

Nicoles Nickels

Purchase Information: ScentSicles are available seasonally at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowes, Michaels, Cracker Barrel, Office Depot, Frontgate catalogs, AAFES, Meijer, Hallmark and select Home Depot stores nationwide, as well as year round at ScentSicles.com and Amazon.com. Product Name: Scentsicles. Product Price: 6 for $6.99.

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