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How to Be Green on Valentine’s Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few gift ideas that make a positive impact on the environment: Give organic local flowers. Conventionally grown flowers are not eco-friendly. There are tons of flowering varieties so you can still get the bouquet look. There are tons of flowering varieties so you can still get the bouquet look.

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7 Ways to Upcycle Glass Jars

Couponing 101

Even recycling has its environmental costs. It’s always better to reuse than recycle! Use them to display small bouquets of flowers, pens and pencils, or even makeup brushes! Just keep in mind that some jars will be too big for most succulent plants! You can then decorate them to match your existing bathroom decor!

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My Backyard Compost

Family Balance Sheet

That composting is a great way to recycle yard and kitchen waste, return nutrients back into your soil and that it is quite easy. I don't really time myself, but when the compost is crumbly and dark brown, I add it to the garden or flower beds. You will find hundreds of DIY ideas with a simple google search.

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