Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Talk to experienced gardeners in your area.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

Now that I live in an apartment, I’m looking for ways to still enjoy some of the benefits of a home (although I don’t know that I need to live in a house again). One of the things I enjoyed about living in a home was the gardening. This is where the balcony container garden comes in handy.

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Growing Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Rather than throwing out the excess, you can save it for a later meal. There are numerous items that can be used in a container garden.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

Why not reuse and save some money! #1 1 – Wood Polish: Orange oil is a natural way to polish all the wood in your home. Light the oily stem as if it were a wick and you’ll have a nice, orange-scented candle keeping your home smelling great. How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

Why not reuse and save some money! #1 1 – Wood Polish: Orange oil is a natural way to polish all the wood in your home. Light the oily stem as if it were a wick and you’ll have a nice, orange-scented candle keeping your home smelling great. How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden. Frugal oranges'

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Most people have computers these days and an email account, so send out digital invitations, to save on paper, ink and postage. Print them yourself to save money. Ask the guests to RSVP by phone or email to save paper and postage. Consider using your own home or garden, where you can control the amount of power used.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183