Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 6, 2013
While many of us want to live more sustainably, it can be difficult to make the switch suddenly. These make great shopping bags, and you won’t have to buy new bags. However, it makes sense to look for used items before you go buy new. Most of us do better with gradual changes. Stop with the Bottled Water. Go Low-Flow.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 15, 2012
Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Boiling water canning is suitable for high acid foods, such as tomatoes, jams, or pickles. They are required if you intend to can any low acid foods such as meat or most vegetables.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 19, 2014
In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. Then, my friends pay for baby and me exercise classes so they can get out of the house, make friends, and get some exercises. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 2, 2011
So take note of the following tips to make this year’s spring clean a frugal and eco-friendly exercise. And in selling on your old stuff you may make some money into the bargain. Make your own cleaning products. Related posts: Frugal Food Tips. Re-use, recycle or re-sell. Frugal Beauty Tips from Grandma.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably. They can be found around your house, or found at yard sales or via freecycling. Buckets: For those who have buckets left over from pet food, or other purchases, you can use them for containers.
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