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Are You Daring Enough to Use Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene Items?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you drive a hybrid car or bypass vehicles all together and take public transportation? That means for centuries, women have been using reusable cloth pads. In times long ago, there are reports that some women used grass internal to collect the blood (talk about an ick factor!) In some cases it can be fatal ( Tampax ).

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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

As green space becomes curated spaces, more Americans will use themes or personalities to focus the purpose of their outdoor living spaces around specific activities. They use outdoor power equipment for their unique needs, choosing a power source, such as battery/electric, gasoline, propane, solar and more, that suits their lifestyle.

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The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you use artificial trees or live cut real ones? According to a New York Times article last December, there are a bunch of us that have artificial trees – me included. We have used this tree for 15 years now. In addition, some trees are grown close to where they are used, lowering the transportation carbon emitted.

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Why I Have Started to Like the Idea of Allowances in Family Finances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It was a never ending cycle. however, we are seriously considering using the allowance model to manage the discretionary budget in our marriage. , however, we are seriously considering using the allowance model to manage the discretionary budget in our marriage. Money Tips'

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How to Compost Without Fancy Equipment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. If space is limited there are other ways to stockpile the material that make composting easy–by using a bin. Different Shapes.

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Saturday Night Sweeps 5/21

For the Mommas

Dunkin’ Donuts card : Parents can use the gift card to try out the new Blueberry Waffle Breakfast Sandwich. Winner will receive a $1,000 Live Nation Gift Certificate, which can be used to purchase tickets to the concert of winner’s choice. Quiznos Ultimate Cycling Experience Sweepstakes. Kiddos in bed? End 6/9/11).

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus.