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Are You Daring Enough to Use Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene Items?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you have your house well-insulated and solar panels on your roof? Do you shun clothing made at overseas factories and instead buy 100% natural cotton clothing? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? Cloth pads are easy to take care of.

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There’s No Such Thing As Cheap Food

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After all, when you buy the cheapest car, house, clothes or anything else, you get what you pay for. Do your part for not only your own benefit, but for everyone else’s, too. For the planet and our bodies, they are just plain better in every way – and maybe cost a few bucks more at the store each week.

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Cheap and Free Kindle Books: St. Patrick’s Day for Kids, Appaloosa Summer And More

For the Mommas

Patrick’s Day themed activities that can help you and your family celebrate in style. Grow your own Clover garden! Make your own Rainbow! Learn how to make the traditions and celebrations of Irish culture part of your own personal history and rejoice in the good fortune coming your way!

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. Our children learn by example.

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6 Places to Find Inexpensive Organic Cotton Clothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Non-organic cotton is one of the most toxic crops to grow, as it uses more than 25 percent of the world’s pesticides – more than any other single agricultural product. Growing cotton is a burden on our planet and people, and that’s why we should be buying organic cotton clothing whenever possible.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

Make your own. Many items can be made inexpensively, naturally, and without polluting your home with chemicals. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. Wash Cold & Line Dry.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

It can be anything from kids’ toys to storybooks, recipes, school supplies, kids’ clothes, DIY craft supplies—you name it. It’s a wonderful way to grow your own produce and save money on groceries. Several moms and I from my community do this once every two months or so.