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. Why Compost?

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Compost Composting Home and Garden Plants 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Basically there are two reasons to compost. The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use.

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Compost Composting Homeowner Insurance Bricks 127

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

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. Buy as many organic and local foods as we can. Switched from chemical personal care products to homemade chemical free ones. Compost our leaves and grass.

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Money Green Compost Composting 124

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy. Go Green'

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes.

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124