Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. In many localities, it’s possible to find stores that allow you to bring your own packaging.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

Oranges are in season right now and you may have noticed that they are a great price at the grocery store! But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit. Why not reuse and save some money! #1

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Use cuttings. ” That is why the plant stores call them ‘seed potatoes’ after all. .” ” That is why the plant stores call them ‘seed potatoes’ after all. Use the wild things. Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

Oranges are in season right now and you may have noticed that they are a great price at the grocery store! But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit. Why not reuse and save some money! #1

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Do you use artificial trees or live cut real ones? According to a New York Times article last December, there are a bunch of us that have artificial trees – me included. Finding a place to store it all year is still difficult. We have used this tree for 15 years now. It was convenient to already have a tree.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. And just think of the money you’d save by less trips to the grocery store for produce! Make your own.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

This is a Guest Post brought to you by Jenni Lafferty from Blue Eyes / Green Feet. Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs is frugal and fun. It will boost your confidence and may turn your thumb a brilliant shade of green simply by choosing the correct seeds for your climate and soil conditions. :: Seeds.

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