Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2011

However, due to the high demand for payday loans, payday loan scams are sprouting up as well. Heartland Frugalista interviewed Annie LeFort about composting 101. We also compost and we love it. You can conveniently find a payday lender online. I love hearing stories about how others are doing their part to live sustainable.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 17, 2014

They can be used in the freezer, as well. Composting – The rich minerals left behind in the grounds helps the degradation process. Mix with lye to further the breakdown and worms really like the grounds so it is a multi-faceted support to composting. Deodorizer – Use coffee in the back of the fridge for odor control.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

The good thing with implementing eco-friendly initiatives in schools is that they often represent a cost saving as well as helping the planet. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Many thanks to Miss WallStreet for including the guest post, Minimize Your Impact on the Environment with Your Finances in the Yakezie Carnival – Dr. Seuss Lorax Edition as well as Canadian Finance Blog who hosted the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #23 and included it as did The Frugal Toad who hosted Totally Money Carnival #57.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Over the years, their “bombs” have taken many different forms, from the first condom-filled versions to mud and clay seed balls to hollowed-out eggs filled with wildflower seeds, compost, and water. There is a shop page on the website as well, where they sell books and lavender pillows to raise funds.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better! Purple raspberries from my garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Use compost, make your own. The Guardian’s article, How to Be a Thrifty Gardner dove to detail about making compost: “You should have about two-thirds brown stuff (carbon source) to one-third green (nitrogen). But, those ducks (or chicks) might decide to nibble on your garden produce as well! Confuse those bugs!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

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. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 5, 2011

And they can be thrown in compost bin after using, since they’re 100 percent biodegradable. My favorite product were the compostable cleaning wipes – they are 99% naturally derived and I felt better about using compostable wipes than the normal disposable wipes. I also liked the laundry detergent.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 15, 2013

Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas. Fitness covers a wide range of topics that promote a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle as well as total fitness of body mind and spirit. per year (66% off)!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. This idea serves well for the younger crew. Eat it by making pulp from the meat (avoid the skin and the stringy stuff inside). Cut it up, peel it, scrape it, bake it, then put it in the blender. Use the pulp for pumpkin bread, cookies, pies, soups and more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2014

I have found that if I spray in February, before things start growing, I kill off whatever it is that is causing the issue, so I’ll do that after I prune, apply true paint and cut up the pruned branches on the compost heap. Enrich the soil with additives.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. I wasn’t managing my money very well. One of the things that worked well for me was negotiating with the creditors. Now on to the PEP’s of the week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2013

I carefully washed the skin using dish soap and water – as I do any fruit – and rinsed well. I used a grapefruit spoon to coax them out and then put them aside for the compost heap. Sometimes you can find it at farmer’s markets as well. Then I slit the fruit lengthwise and twisted the two halves apart.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

Earthships are also noted for their attempts at water as well as energy independence. Architecturally speaking, this makes them quite different from homes that are built with the use of new, energy-efficient materials. Such water disposal methods are not accepted under the plumbing codes of many municipalities, though.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

There is a simple 3 step process that I have used as my stock picking process and it is a good place to start for researching green investments as well. Are you using items that can be thrown into the compost heap? Beginning your research for sustainable investments is just like starting research for non-green investments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden. We often have dug big and deep holes (we plant a lot of trees), then layered in the compost and other amendments as we fill the hole back in, mixing each layer. Sometimes free samples arrive with the flower catalogs as well.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. Sears has up to 88% off lingerie prices, and provided stackable coupons as well. Clearance: Jackets, sweaters, umbrellas, rain boots, floral wreaths from Memorial Day.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 13, 2012

Fill your raised bed frame with good garden soil (we used a mix of organic soil and dirt from our yard) and/or your own compost. I will also be planting marigolds within the garden, too, because I found that they do repel pests as well. Use 90-degree brackets to keep your frame secure and withstanding many years. Watermelon.

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JUNE 21, 2014

And: Organic Gardening, Garden Design, Composting and Companion Planting for Beginners. Get a bunch of Whole Foods offers including Melt organic, Beyond Meat, and more, as well as several others available at all stores on Ibotta. Also currently free for Kindle: Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

When I think I have enough mix for my mold, I add water, a cup at a time and mix well with the paddle after each cup. You might see some water start seeping up to the top… don’t worry about it as long as you mixed the cement well it shouldn’t be a problem. I was filling a 7” by 7.5” Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

They come by with what is basically a big vacuum cleaner and suck up all the leaves off the street into a closed truck and then they haul them to the dump where they get piled onto a compost heap. This does not bode well for tomorrow. It’s a pretty nice setup. The only you have to do is get the leaves curbside.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

When you are drying, consider line drying as well. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. And just think of the money you’d save by less trips to the grocery store for produce! You can also follow along in my gardening journey.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 20, 2016

Make sure your space is very clean and well-organized to help your party go smoothly. Susty Party makes eco-friendly, compostable, non-toxic party supplies with many designs to choose from. The day before the party, pick up all the items that couldn’t be purchased in advance.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Brewed like tea in pre-portioned compostable coffee bags, this game-changing method allows coffee lovers to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee by simply adding hot water. The company’s vision is to use coffee as a vehicle to empower communities in coffee-sourcing countries as well as underserved neighborhoods closer to home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Shredded paper can be put in compost piles. Don’t Waste Food Cook only the amount you will eat, refrigerate any leftovers, and compost anything else. As well as. Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is. These days most grocery stores no longer.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. Other Items on Sale: Mattresses, military discounts. June is here. Summer is here.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! Anyone who’s looking – Online Cycling Gear has some great plus-size options for men and women.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

When people think of minimalism, they often picture families living an almost zero-waste lifestyle, meticulously composting and recycling so they only have a single bag of trash per year. Automatic savings and investments, as well as automatic withdrawals, can help you stay on top of your finances without too much trouble.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2011

I was very excited to receive an email that My Backyard Composting article was being featured at BlogHer.com on their Green Page. At Blogher.com you'll find informative, well-written and thought provoking articles written by women from all over. Have you been to BlogHer.com ? Please stop by and check out my post and their site.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

As the shell breaks down, it acts as part of the compost , and it is also a natural slug repellent. You can plant your seedling in a container as well, without removing it from the eggshell. Eventually the shell will break down, so you can just plant it outside intact. What do you use for container gardening?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Organic farmers use natural fertilizers that feed the soil and improve its structure; these include compost and manures. The quality of the soil is considered of utmost importance; the nutrients and trace elements, which plants need to grow, are found in healthy soil. What about the difference in the taste of foods grown by the two methods.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Even worse, metal coins are especially excruciating, as mining for copper, zinc, and nickel is well-known to decimate natural environments. For one, many credit card companies are already experimenting with greener materials, like biopolymers and compostable PVC, to cut back on the environmental costs.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 26, 2011

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