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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By spending a little more on garden tools, we have higher quality items that don’t break as we use them. Pay a little extra for a hotel closer to a downtown area and public transit? The first problem with some cheap items is that they can be of lower quality. Sure thing!

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Ways Going Green Can Improve Your Health — And Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. My garden has also been a source of a little more physical activity in my life.

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