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Receiving SNAP Benefits? Use Them To Plant a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This was in the 1980s, deep in the recession. They were embarrassed to use them, but they didn’t have much choice. However, what I’m guessing that many don’t know is that SNAP benefits can be used to buy seeds to plant vegetables and fruits in a home garden. SNAP benefits can also be used to buy fruit trees.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. Benefits of using root cellars.

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Things to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Chances are, when you invested in the piece of real estate, you used a mortgage. Although I don’t recommend the buy and hold investment strategy for the stocks and commodities markets, buy and hold works fantastically in the real estate market. He’s buying and holding; waiting for the real estate bull market to begin.