Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Oh yes!

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 5, 2014

As spring draws near, you’re probably already thinking about getting your home clean and re-organized. But before you run to the store to load up on cleaning supplies—know this: you can make your own homemade cleaners using products that you probably already have in your pantry. Run a hot cycle. All-Purpose. Laundry Room.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 16, 2019

Do you ever come up one ingredient short on a meal that you’re making and have to make that extra trip to the grocery store that wastes time and gas? I used to be an extremely organized person…and I don’t use the term EXTREME lightly. Create a budget and actually use it. Don’t forget to purge!

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Frugal Successes Frugal Organic Organization 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use. It’ll be easy to turn and use.

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Compost Composting Homeowner Insurance Bricks 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. In case you aren’t aware, vinegar can be used for a myriad of purposes – ranging from diabetics treatment to pickling agent to cleaner. Here, for your reference are 101 uses for vinegar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

If they manage to strip all the leaves off the tree they stared with, the larvae drop off the tree and crawl to another to get food. The cycle starts over, with the eggs hanging out in the bags until spring. The next year, you may find that you are re-infested and may need to repeat the procedure. Go Green'

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Economical Organic Organization Gasoline 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2011

Exploitation and use of natural resources including mineral deposits, forest and land use are the major issues here. Greater production in turn entails the use of more advanced machines and procedures and use of a greater portion of natural resources. Pollution and use of Non-renewable Energy Sources.

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Machines ReNew Plants Communications 216

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

For many, the word “stockpiling&# means buying lots of bottled water, batteries, and canned food in preparation for a snow storm or natural disaster. stock·pile – A supply stored for future use, usually carefully accrued and maintained. When items go on sale at a deep discount, that is when you want to use all your coupons.

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Saving Money Building Money Friends And Family Sale 81

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Never used a coupon in your life? With this method you just file your inserts by date in a box and use an online coupon database to find the coupon you need. Some stores will allow you to use one store coupon (the discount is provided by the store) and one manufacturer coupon (the discount is provided by the manufacturer) per item.

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 85

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Never used a coupon in your life? With this method you just file your inserts by date in a box and use an online coupon database to find the coupon you need. Some stores will allow you to use one store coupon (the discount is provided by the store) and one manufacturer coupon (the discount is provided by the manufacturer) per item.

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 40

Saving Everyday

APRIL 14, 2014

If you’re mind is still going a mile a minute, ask yourself “will this matter in 2 years or 2 weeks” Remind yourself that you are not in control and “let it go” Turn Off Electronics: The darker it is, the better you sleep. Pure lavender essential oil is best, and can be found at health food stores.

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Bath and Body Works Sleepy Time DIY Food and Drink 63

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! I was trapped in a cycle of low wages and accruing debt , and lost more than a few night’s sleep over my situation. There was only one way to find out!

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Saving Everyday

JUNE 15, 2015

If you’re mind is still going a mile a minute, ask yourself “will this matter in 2 years or 2 weeks” Remind yourself that you are not in control and “let it go” Turn Off Electronics: The darker it is, the better you sleep. Pure lavender essential oil is best, and can be found at health food stores.

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Bath and Body Works Sleepy Time Food and Drink Cycle 40

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Some sales run on different cycles and prices can vary, so check your ad to confirm prices ~. ** In-ad Publix Coupon: Get a $10 gas card when you spend $50 on groceries! and also use $4/4 Kellogg’s Special K Product, exp. Use 4 – $0.50/1 Use 1 – $4/4 Kellogg’s Special K Product, exp. each. * $1.50

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The album also includes re-worked versions of some of Laurie’s classic originals (“Under A Shady Tree,” “Five Days Old”) –and, of course, the beloved Laurie Berkner bedtime favorites, “Moon Moon Moon” and “Goodnight.” Capture holiday memories with memorable photos using these 15 holiday props, including Rudolph with a glittery red nose.

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Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Enjoy perfectly prepared frozen drinks from one of four programmed cycles — ‘Ritas, Daiquiris, Coladas and Smoothies. And, the Remix channel re-blends every time before dispensing a drink to ensure smooth texture. The safe includes a cable to wrap securely around a fixed object or use as a carrying handle. or full (60 oz.)

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