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. I had to convince the family I was living with to have a bucket of stinky food underneath their sink and a barrel of stinky food with flies in it in their back yard.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 21, 2011
My composting adventures all started about 9 years ago when our local Penn State Cooperative Extension office offered a free composting bin (the round one in the picture) when you attended their free composting seminar. I have a system going, but I am a laid back composter. So what did I learn at the seminar?
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 19, 2012
As a family, we try to be good stewards of our environment: We crossed 10 paper products off our grocery list and replaced them with reusable alternatives. We compost much of our food and garden scraps. But when I took our recycling bins out to the curb this week, I noticed that there is still room for improvement.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. When you do have to throw out batteries or electronics, find out where you can dispose of them in a way that allows for a level of recycling, and keeps chemicals from polluting the environment. You can do the same. Look for ways to re-use what you already have. Go Green'
Nicoles Nickels
MAY 23, 2015
NestFresh Eggs come from small family farms across the country and are packed into recycled, recyclable, and compostable cartons. For us, that means NestFresh hens eat only the best vegetarian feed and are never exposed to hormones, antibiotics, or any harmful chemicals. Nicole’s take: My girls are big egg eaters.
Saving Cents With Sense
APRIL 22, 2011
Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. This is a biggie- because it takes recycling to the next step. What works for your family? 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Now it is your turn?
Saving Cents With Sense
MAY 7, 2013
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 Green Goddess. So your mom is a champion protector of the environment.
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