For the Mommas

OCTOBER 2, 2014

A Parable in the truest sense, this story teaches children the meaning of Jesus’ words, “Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant” The concept of royalty pervades the Bible, and this book offers an opportunity for parents and teachers to teach children about being royalty in God’s family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2012

Non-organic cotton is one of the most toxic crops to grow, as it uses more than 25 percent of the world’s pesticides – more than any other single agricultural product. Growing cotton is a burden on our planet and people, and that’s why we should be buying organic cotton clothing whenever possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2013

You want your first garden to be a success, so consider growing relatively easy items that you know you will eat. Check with a local master gardener, or with some other resource, to find out which items grow best in your climate. What are some of your best tips for beginning gardeners? Get Growing'

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

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. In addition to saving money, your health will benefit as well. So, how do you save money on groceries?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

A routine soil fertility test will check the pH, neutralizable acidity, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity.”. You many need to add things such as gypsum (which helps to break up heavy clay soils), lime to increase the alkalinity of the soil or organic matter (such as decomposed leaves).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Which is the greener choice – commercially-farmed food or organically-farmed food? Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. Organically Grown. Commercially Grown. What Our Taste Buds Say.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 12, 2011

Randalls and HEB both carry Organic varieties in their house brand and HEB has started to carry Soy and Almond milk as well. :: Bread – Bread is another staple that continues to rise. Or go totally generic and grow your own! Want to find more ways to save? You'll find even more deals and steals.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

If you’ve never been to one, I encourage you to go see what deals you can find. Farmer’s markets have boomed in the past few years, and you can find some truly amazing deals on produce. Their prices are great, and I love the unique choices you can find (like this Heirloom Red Spinach that I adore). Like…crazy low.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Make your own. Many items can be made inexpensively, naturally, and without polluting your home with chemicals. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. Read more about how it can save you Here.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Plastic bottles can be swapped for reusable water containers Paper towels can be swapped for washable cotton kitchen towels Plastic wraps can be swapped for reusable storage containers The longer your list of single-use products, the more opportunities you have to save money by swapping those out with other options. Do you get what I mean?

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

As a confirmed Foodie, I find a type of romance in raw ingredients. I find this simple strategy invaluable in curbing impulse spending. On top of that, you are keeping your money within your own community. To find farmer’s markets and farms near you check out Local Harvest [link] 5. .

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