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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Gradually, the home veggie garden became obsolete.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. 1.) Make your own cleaning products. It can range from $50 – $300 a year depending on your area. 8.) Grow your own produce.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Diet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This way you can indulge your craving without sacrificing your health. Cook at home. Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. By planning ahead, the task of cooking at home doesn’t need to be time consuming.

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Culling Sustenence For Less

Frugal Luxuries

Nutty whole wheat flour, water, yeast and a bit of sugar meld to become crusty loaves of homemade bread, the mints, verbena and lemon geraniums from my tiny garden are ice-chilled glasses of tea to refresh us on a hot summer’s day. ~~~~~~ Here are a few classic strategies for keeping faithful to your food budget!

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