Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List. Pay Attention to Packaging.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Make your own. Buy in season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Tip # 2 – Improve your soil frugally. Green refers to nitrogen found in plant leaves, stems, grass, flowers and weeds.

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