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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. Use water collected from dehumidifier to water your garden and flower pots. Use the water from steaming vegetables and/or corn on the cob to water your garden. And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Schools usually only had one or two TVs available for the entire school. Lots of people had back yard gardens. Most cars did not have radios, non had any other kind of electronics. Kids walked to school. Alone or with a friend. School started after Labor Day and ended after Memorial Day. Schools did not have air conditioning.

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