Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
This past summer I decided to start composting. This was not easy because I was living with another family so that I could work at a summer internship in another state. 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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Basically there are two reasons to compost. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. Although there are numerous aids available to assist you in composting, it all comes down to the fundamentals; make a pile of biodegradable matter and wait until it breaks down. No Need to Get Fancy.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 16, 2013
Chances are that at least some of the time you bring your own bagged lunch to work or to school. And when I think back to when I worked in the corporate world, I remember how much money I spent going out until I switched to bringing my own lunch from home! Here’s all that you need: Stainless-steel or bamboo forks, knives, and spoons.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 10, 2011
Even though I amended the soil in my boxed garden with compost over the years, the majority of the soil was thick, heavy clay that made pulling root vegetables, like carrots, very difficult. The leaf compost was delivered on Friday morning and we started our projects by the afternoon and worked all weekend. Thanks for reading.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 22, 2014
Honestly, I signed up for the trip, because it was a free chance to go to Pittsburgh. I started a backyard compost many years ago before we had kids. Now the compost is also a science lesson for my kids. Hang your laundry outside and have the sun do all of the work and it’s FREE! Green Living'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 1, 2011
Compost kitchen scraps. Switched from chemical personal care products to homemade chemical free ones. Compost our leaves and grass. Compost our leaves and grass. Use compostable garbage bags. I walk to and from work. Buy as many organic and local foods as we can. Use reusable fabric bags for shopping.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. Louis means so many options for free activities! It worked, but only created about 1/3 of a new stick! We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt.
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