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.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2012

We compost much of our food and garden scraps. What is one green thing that you can improve on? Thanks for reading. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. We conserve water (and save money) during the summer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

According to the organization Waste Free Lunches , the average school-age child eating lunches in disposable packaging generates some 67 pounds of waste per school year. For example, most leftover food scraps can even be composted ( other than meat, of course ) so they can be brought home if a school or workplace doesn’t do composting.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2011

From composting and saving rain water to using cloth napkins and reusable grocery bags, I have made many changes in my life over the last 20 years. Buying our home, having children, and trying to become debt free have all had a hand in encouraging me to be a better steward of the environment. Thanks for reading.

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Compost Composting College Home and Garden 127

Couponing 101

JUNE 21, 2014

Here are the best Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Coupons, Deals, and Freebies this week! Free Udi’s Bun on your Smashburger order (save $1) *through 6/22 $1/1 and $1.50/1 Also currently free for Kindle: Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes. 31 Days of Gluten-Free Meals by Erin Chase of $5 Dinners, just $1.99.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Here are the best Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Coupons, Deals, and Freebies this week! Printable Coupons B1G1 Free Horizon Mac & Cheese $1/1 Liter Zico Coconut Water 75¢/1 Applegate Half Time $1/1 Imagine Foods Soup – you can also get a $1/1 Chunky Soup Checkout 51 Rebate for a total of $2 in savings. $1/1

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Entertaining doesn’t have to be damaging to the environment, nor do you have to limit the fun to throw a green party. So check out these great tips on how to throw a green party and do your bit for the environment. This is one area where it is simple to go green. Invitations. Theme and Decorations. Venue and Starting time.

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