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. Usually, I'm wearing my bathrobe.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. If you buy organic non-hybrid fruits or vegetables, you can save your seeds and plant them, year after year. Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and horseradish can all be propagated by taking a cutting from the tuber and planting it.” Trade for plants and seeds.

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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. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Plant a Tree. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day.

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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. Is there any better gift for this type of mom than a selection of plants (or seeds for the budget extremist) from the local nursery? Perhaps take the free monthly class in the park your city hosts.

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Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Finds Gifts 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Digital invites don’t have to be boring; there are many free design sites that help you create beautiful invitations online. If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. If you really need non-breakables, look for the clear polymer drinkware that is 100% recyclable.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

I often go out of my way to be eco-friendly: I always remember my reusable shopping bags, I sort my own recyclables, and I even refuse to buy makeup products that include environmentally (and dermatologically) deleterious chemicals like parabens. Meanwhile, credit cards stay planted right in your pocket. Pros and Cons: Credit.

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