Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking.

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Read food labels – we have become dependant on processed foods in our busy lives but in the process have lost much of the nutrition of the food. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Avoid Consumerism. From television commercials featuring flashy new cars, to radio commercials pushing diamond anniversary rings and tempting top-shelf foods portrayed on interstate billboards, consumers are slammed with choices every day of the week. It’s easy to be influenced if you’re not on target.

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Green Rent Library Green And Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture. Remember that humans weren’t always this way. This is a culture where instant gratification is held at a higher importance than stability and financial freedom. Money Tips'

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245