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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Make Cleaning Products at Home Did you know that you could make cleaning products right at home? No, I’m not talking about starting your own Mr. Clean company, although that would be great. Simple, everyday household items like vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and baking soda make excellent cleaning products.

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How to Pick the Right CSA for Your Needs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How Clean Is the Produce? One farm offers CSA vegetables that are very clean and similar to what you would buy in the grocery store. In that case, a box with less variety is easier because you can make larger recipes and freeze some for use later in the fall and winter. If not, would you consider it? Get Healthy Go Green'

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Friday Links – Garden Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden. I am quite excited.

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Freebie Friday 4/20

Saving In Akron

The Everything Grow Your Own Vegetables Book by Catherine Abbott. Practically Green: Your Guide to Eco – Friendly Decision Making by Micaela Preston. Garnier Pure Clean Clear 2 in 1 Shampoo. Purina's Puppy Care eBook. 60 Minute Workout Music Download. Sandwiches Cookbook by Gooseberry Patch.

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Free Kindle Books – The Mushroom Book, Beneath the Willow And More

For the Mommas

The great thing about growing your own mushrooms, is that you can do it right inside your own home or backyard. It’s a great project for families and foodies alike, and all you need to start off is this book, a specialist mushroom growing kit, and a small space in which to grow them!

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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Get Growing'

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How to Save Money on Organics

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pick Your Battles. Have you ever seen the “dirty dozen” or “clean fifteen” lists? If eating strictly organic is too expensive for you, limit your organic purchases to just those items that you regularly eat that are on the dirty dozen list. This is especially true for in-season or locally grown produce.

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