Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 24, 2014
Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. I remember opening the lid of our composting bin and what felt like a billion wasps, bees, and fruit flies coming out of the bin. I love seeing the worms and bees in the compost.
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.
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. How to Grill Pizza – No need to heat up the house to make homemade pizza, grill it instead! How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. 40 Summer Desserts. 20 S’mores Recipes.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 1, 2011
Household changes we’ve made : Switched from chemical cleaners to homemade phosphate and eco friendly ones. Compost kitchen scraps. Switched from chemical personal care products to homemade chemical free ones. Compost our leaves and grass. Use compostable garbage bags. Use reusable fabric bags for shopping.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. How to Grill Pizza – No need to heat up the house to make homemade pizza, grill it instead! How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. 40 Summer Desserts. 20 S’mores Recipes.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. I regularly freeze grated cheese and other items for later, rather than wait for it to spoil. You can do the same.
Saving Cents With Sense
MAY 7, 2013
Do you remember all those times she made you homemade chocolate chip cookies? She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. There’s nothing better than combining a homemade gift with family memories. For the Foodie Mom. For the Green Goddess.
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