Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 14, 2011
Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old. Because land is a limited resource, using it for biofuel crops could drive up the cost of food. Biofuel and electricity, including hybrid-electric cars, have emerged as top alternatives to fossil fuel.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 17, 2012
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. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 28, 2012
The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. Most importantly, reduce food waste. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Show them the big truck that pulls up with hamburger buns, frozen fries and etc and talk about where the food comes from. Buying gasoline. While you are planning meals. Preparing for bed.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. For humans, the most basic needs are air to breathe, some kind of food to eat and water to drink.
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!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2013
This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7
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