Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Because the production of food has such a large carbon footprint, learning to eat sustainably is a great way to limit your impact on the earth. Here are some things we have learned that you too can put into practice in your household. Millions of tones of food are thrown away in western countries every year. Reduce Waste.

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MAY 13, 2013

The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book: Great Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Treats for the Whole Family by Kelly Rudnicki: FREE (reg. The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book is a one-stop guide to delicious, everyday baked goods free of dairy, eggs, and nuts — the most common food allergens. See more discount ebooks here !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world. Think about it, how often do you throw away ‘out of date’ products or toss scraps into the trash from your plate? It’s both wasteful and costly!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

I plan to do that this summer and plant some herbs as well as some lettuce and a tomato plant. My dreams of a large garden will need to wait until I own a home further in the suburbs. As much as possible, we try to buy our food direct from the farmer. Get Growing' Buy Direct from the Farmer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Do you have your house well-insulated and solar panels on your roof? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? If so, you’re well on your way to reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the Earth. Ugghh, right?

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 12, 2015

There is a lot to be said for growing your own food. What many people often overlook is the ability to grow your own herbs as well. You should and this book will help you turn your little hobby of growing fresh herbs into something fabulous.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. Simply go to your search engine of choice, and type your state and “organic” and see what you find.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

You’ve all seen the food guide right? Our society today is constantly bombarded with fast food and junk food. Well today I want to share with you a few creative ways to sneak some extra vegetables and fruit into your daily diet. Soups not only fill you up well but they also help control your caloric intake.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 9, 2016

This book has actionable information on how to develop your very own herb garden as well as how to prepare the herbs. Do you want to grow your own herbs? Eat more delicious food? Herbs: Complete Guide For Herbal Garden by Charles Miller. Learn about the most common herbs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Bring Your Own Grocery Bags. Many stores are perfectly willing to let you bring in your own reusable grocery bags. It saves them money, as well as saving the planet! When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. Replace Some of Your Light Bulbs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Here are 7 ways you can get your diet on track. Make it a habit to incorporate at least 5 different coloured foods a day into your diet. This keeps you from getting bored and keeps you motivated to eat well. One of the things we did this year was start our own container garden and we loved it.

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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. Commercially Grown. Organically Grown.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

You can also use shaving cream to remove those hard water stains that make the chrome fixtures in your bathroom look dirty. The trick is to make sure you have read the labels properly (some cleaning products don’t play well with each other) and do your research on which products can be used on which surfaces.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

From using espaliering to grow apple trees in a container, to herbs, to a variety of vegetables , it’s possible to transform a small space into an effective container garden. Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. Eat by design: Establish a food budget and then design a weekly, bi weekly or monthly menu. Shop your pantry, refrigerator and freezer as you compose your menu and plan your meals around what you already have in the kitchen.

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