Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2011

Rising grocery costs have encouraged more people to grow their own food. The growing population is putting an increasing amount of pressure on food sources and environmental factors such as soil degradation, water shortages (e.g. It’s the ultimate in sustainable finance! So, do you grow your own fruits and vegetables?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Luckily, there are so many easy things you can do to make your lifestyle greener without spending anything at all. In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

One thing I have noticed, though, is that taking green actions can benefit more than just the environment. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money. Going Green = Increased Activity When you look for greener ways to live, you are more likely to increase your physical activity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Public transportation can also be a great alternative depending on the area and your comfort level. Our children learn by example. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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