Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

The good thing with implementing eco-friendly initiatives in schools is that they often represent a cost saving as well as helping the planet. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden. Look for ways to reduce water consumption.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Over the years, their “bombs” have taken many different forms, from the first condom-filled versions to mud and clay seed balls to hollowed-out eggs filled with wildflower seeds, compost, and water. There is a shop page on the website as well, where they sell books and lavender pillows to raise funds.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 15, 2013

A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. This idea serves well for the younger crew. We passed around pieces of food in the dark and told a story about how the pieces were parts of a body. Eat it by making pulp from the meat (avoid the skin and the stringy stuff inside). Free Kids Crafts has some ideas.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. Sears has up to 88% off lingerie prices, and provided stackable coupons as well. Food Deals for Dad: Any holiday in any given month means sales for retailers… and Father’s Day is no different!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

There is a simple 3 step process that I have used as my stock picking process and it is a good place to start for researching green investments as well. Start with the food you eat. Are you using items that can be thrown into the compost heap? The 4 Step Stock Picking Process. Where does it come from?

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening. Make a list of foods that your family will eat. It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. I wasn’t managing my money very well. Watson Inc.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 20, 2016

A week before the party, shop for food, décor, drinks, and other items. Pick up and arrange flowers, decorate your space, and prepare food and drinks. Make sure your space is very clean and well-organized to help your party go smoothly. Before guests arrive, set out food and drinks, and have plenty of ice in the freezer.

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JUNE 21, 2014

1 Melt Ibotta Rebate at Whole Foods, and you should be at a net cost of about 49¢ after both. And: Organic Gardening, Garden Design, Composting and Companion Planting for Beginners. Get a bunch of Whole Foods offers including Melt organic, Beyond Meat, and more, as well as several others available at all stores on Ibotta.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Which is the greener choice – commercially-farmed food or organically-farmed food? Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. Commercially Grown. Organically Grown.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it. Do you have any other way you use orange peels?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it. Do you have any other way you use orange peels?

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Brewed like tea in pre-portioned compostable coffee bags, this game-changing method allows coffee lovers to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee by simply adding hot water. The company’s vision is to use coffee as a vehicle to empower communities in coffee-sourcing countries as well as underserved neighborhoods closer to home.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. The summer after 5th grade, we were living in Grand Forks, ND, population 50,000 at the time.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Diet Foods: Healthy Choice, South Beach, Lean Cuisine, Special K, Kashi, Smart Start, 100-Calorie Packs, oatmeal and diet aids (shakes, weight scales, diet cookbooks, exercise equipment and weights). National Canned Food Month: Canned fruit, vegetables, pie fillings, soups, meats: tuna, chicken, salmon. Lucky Charm Month!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Buy In Bulk By eliminating all packaging of food supplies, we could substantially cut the amount of packaging trash we throw away each day. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles. Don’t Waste Food Cook only the amount you will eat, refrigerate any leftovers, and compost anything else. As well as.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably. As the shell breaks down, it acts as part of the compost , and it is also a natural slug repellent. You can plant your seedling in a container as well, without removing it from the eggshell.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2011

I was very excited to receive an email that My Backyard Composting article was being featured at BlogHer.com on their Green Page. At Blogher.com you'll find informative, well-written and thought provoking articles written by women from all over. Have you been to BlogHer.com ? Please stop by and check out my post and their site.

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