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Go Green, Save Money, Live Healthy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A great way to achieve these goals is by going green! Today we are going to learn how to go green, get healthy, and save money at the same time. A great way to go green and improve your mental health is by volunteering in your local community. The post Go Green, Save Money, Live Healthy appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I harvested Roma tomatoes from my one and only plant and made a big batch of my homemade roasted tomato sauce. Coincidently, our credit union was offering a free shred day AND free breakfast for participating. I make a lot of iced tea and usually steep 2 flavored tea bags and 8 decaffeinated green tea bags in each batch I make.

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Giveaway: $100 Totsy Credit!

Saving Cents With Sense

Another thing I personally love about Totsy is that they employ sustainable “green” business practices. They also plant a tree in honor of your child when you make your first purchase. So far, they have planted almost 100,000 trees in Peru – how cool is that? So, if you haven’t signed up for Totsy – why not!

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Five Types of Alternative Energy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The United States and Canadian governments are even offering tax credits for individuals that use solar panels and other forms of renewable energy to make their homes more energy efficient. Biomass differs in that it uses plants to capture the sun’s power. What is Green Energy? Wind power. Biomass energy.

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Friday Top FREEBIES and Great Deals, Week of 3/21/14

Nicoles Nickels

FREE $5 Amazon Local Credits - sign up at the link then go payment settings under your account and enter code: SPRING05 to get a $5 credit. FREE First Editions Green Thumb USB Drives - it contains plants specs, planting tips, care instructions, and design ideas. FREE 3M Petcare Bandage Sample.

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The Peach Tree Battle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. I planted them that fall, a dwarf pie cherry, an Elberta peach, a Lodi apple and a Braeburn apple. Planting Fruit Trees Was a Bad Economic Decision We spent $95 for the trees. Plant blueberries instead!

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Interview with Tour des Trees and The TREE Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

photo credit: Helen Steussy. The Tour makes frequent stops to plant trees and connect with the residents of the communities it travels through. I am always happy to hear about organizations, not-for profit groups, and individuals working towards the greater good.

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