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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. Then life got busy, food was more readily available and was often flown in from further afield, making varieties available out of season. Making your own compost will save you around $35 to $60.

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t Waste Food. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. This means you waste water, fertiliser, soil, and even the fuel used to transport your food. Moreover, when you throw away food and it begins to rot, it produces methane.

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Magazine Deals: Natural Health & Urban Farm

For the Mommas

Today only, subscribe to Natural Health Magazine for only $3.99 This magazine is for people interested in alternative health, natural living, the mind-body-spirit connection and self-care. Topics include vitamins, fitness, herbs, foods that heal, home remedies, new products, recipes and prevention. per year (73% off)!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. It’s important for my mental health to know we are doing what we can to protect our future selves. I’m allergic to shellfish and can’t digest certain foods like apples. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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What to Know About Growing a Balcony Container Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Compost and mulch: Just as you can enrich the soil in a more traditional garden, it’s possible to do the same with your container garden. You can do composting on a smaller scale, and even use mulch, to prepare your soil. Work on composting in your containers through the winter, and when spring comes, your soil will be ready.

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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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earth day freebies 2016 + Tons Of Awesome Deals And More

Coupons Do Work

Celebrate Earth Day with a ton of offers, freebies and events on Friday, April 22 including Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, Amazon and more! Whole Foods Raleigh: On Friday, April 22, 2016, the Raleigh Whole Foods is giving away starter seed balls for pollinator gardens and providing free document shredding. The event is free.

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