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Getting People to Help Compost

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This past summer I decided to start composting. Benefits of Composting. Before digging into how I convinced them to start composting, I want to give a quick blurb on why composting is important. By composting, I was finally doing something and working toward something to keep creation healthier.

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How To Pack A Waste-Free Lunch

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unfortunately, all those bags and disposable products leave behind a ton of waste over the course of a year, too. For example, most leftover food scraps can even be composted ( other than meat, of course ) so they can be brought home if a school or workplace doesn’t do composting.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

– Look for coupons on Groupon, your local coupon magazine, the Bonus Book, or the course’s website. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. Play miniature golf. Hit the tennis courts. – Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free. A Tour of Our Backyard.

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Link Love Carnival #4

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Heartland Frugalista interviewed Annie LeFort about composting 101. We also compost and we love it. However, due to the high demand for payday loans, payday loan scams are sprouting up as well. I love hearing stories about how others are doing their part to live sustainable. Suba tells us why you should not use your 401K.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

– Look for coupons on Groupon, your local coupon magazine, the Bonus Book, or the course’s website. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. Play miniature golf. Hit the tennis courts. – Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free. A Tour of Our Backyard.

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Living Off the Land – My First Paw Paw

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, in today’s world it would be very difficult to totally live off the land – unless you own some. I used a grapefruit spoon to coax them out and then put them aside for the compost heap. I’ve always loved the idea of living off the land. We do, but it is only 6 acres. A Paw Paw is loaded with large brown seeds.

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Mom’s Unique Personality

Saving Cents With Sense

If you think you can handle a 3-course French dinner, by all means put on an apron and aim for a meal deserving of a Michelin Star. She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. A simple picnic lunch in the park works fine, too. For the Green Goddess.