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. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 24, 2021

Pre-seasoned with soy-based oil to make it ready for use straight out of the box but re-seasoning is recommended to avoid sticking issues for a smoother and non-stick surface. While cast iron doesn’t leach chemicals, it can leach some iron into your food and that’s pretty good for health.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2020

Governors across the country have ordered many of us to stay home. Shout out to the health care workers, grocery store workers, restaurant workers, cleaning and sanitation workers, truck drivers, military personnel, journalists, and everyone else on the front lines. Thank you for your service! FREE Things to Do During the Quarantine!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. Every night my first prayer is that this virus starts to mitigate, the curve flattens to a manageable level for our health care system, and lives are saved. Cash is King.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Biotech companies use live organisms such as bacteria or enzymes to develop drugs, while pharmaceutical companies use chemicals. Medical device stocks: Medical device companies make devices used to care for patients. Medical device stocks include many health tech stocks, as well as medical equipment stocks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Of course, it likely won’t meet all of your vegetable needs even during the summer months, but you’re meeting some of your needs. As much as possible, we try to buy our food direct from the farmer. We buy the rest of our meat from a farmer who has a farm three hours away from us. Buy Direct from the Farmer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

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. Is that what you’re thinking? If so, you’re not alone. That means for centuries, women have been using reusable cloth pads.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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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. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. What is a root cellar?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2012

I wracked my brain with how I ended up with the kink in my neck and then remembered a conference call during which I had my phone at work resting on my shoulder, instead of using a headset. I went to massage therapy, as I get it with my extended health benefits, the following week. It seized up while I was sleeping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc. This blew my mind.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 10, 2020

These tips include the following: Wash your hands frequently using soap and water. Keep Healthy, Shelf-Stable Foods in the House. In case there is a quarantine in your community or you choose to stay home due to fears of catching the virus, you may wish to have extra food in your house. Wash for at least 20 seconds at a time.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Recently, I had my question answered when GIANT Food Stores invited me and my daughters to meet with the in-store nutritionist, Madelyn, at their Camp Hill, PA store. She also asked them what their favorite foods are and what kinds of things they would like to see in their lunch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars.

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

If you're new to Mamasource, register here first ; If you're already registered, then score this deal here. You’ll also find useful tips for shopping and entertaining. Everyday with Rachael Ray is all about embracing good food for health, wellness, and happiness.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 23, 2023

Needless to say, I could’ve used a list of stores at Disney Springs that day, and that’s exactly why I’ve put this list together for you! Pass the LEGO Store and Starbucks, and you’re in the Marketplace. I had a shoe emergency, and finding a shoe store was difficult. Wolf’s Sausage Co.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re struggling with menopause and weight loss, you’re not alone. I can tell you from experience that trying to lose weight after 40 sometimes feels impossible but if you’re willing to put in the work, you CAN do it. For most women, everything you used to do is probably not going to work anymore.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re struggling with menopause and weight loss, you’re not alone. I can tell you from experience that trying to lose weight after 40 sometimes feels impossible but if you’re willing to put in the work, you CAN do it. For most women, everything you used to do is probably not going to work anymore.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Whether it’s because “green” is in or because summer is coming to an end, lately I have been asked by almost everyone I know about the safety of the skincare products they have been using. Did you know that tens of thousands of chemicals are used in these products and that most of them are not tested for safety?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In my quest to be more healthy over the past couple of years, I’ve been acutely aware of the imbalance between the cost of healthy, nutritious food, and the cost of unhealthy, food-like products (non foods). In grade school, did you ever do the science experiment with flowers and food colouring?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Most folks would say: good health, loving family and friends. Better health. Plentiful food with wide variety. We are privileged to have access to food from around the world, year round. We also have the luxury of having our food prepared for us. But what does make a person rich? Indoor plumbing.

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Couponing 101

MAY 8, 2020

If finding meat to serve your family is getting harder or you want to try cutting back for health reasons, try some of these protein-packed vegan recipes! We selected this recipe because it uses common ingredients, so they shouldn’t be hard to track down. For many people, enchiladas are the perfect comfort food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 8, 2014

One of the great things about a new year is the fact that you can look at where you’re at, decide where you’d like to be, and then make a plan to improve yourself. As you consider what you want your life to look like in the coming year, it makes sense identify areas that could use improvement. Get More (and Better) Sleep.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. Try Some Add Ins.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

.” According to my plasma donation center’s website, “human plasma is used to produce therapies to treat bleeding disorders including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease, primary immune deficiencies, hereditary angioedema, inherited respiratory disease, and neurological disorders in certain markets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2013

There are a number of benefits to cooking at home beyond just improving your health and saving money. We still have room for spontaneity on the weekend, but planning helps keep us on schedule, and ensures that we have healthy options. Learn to Use the Slow Cooker. For some families, the time just isn’t there.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Others use investing strategies like growth, value, or dividend investing to select component stocks. The rise of index mutual funds and ETFs has led to a proliferation of indexes to help fund managers use passive investing strategies to minimize costs and let investors tailor their portfolio exposure as precisely as they like.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Whether you''re just dipping your toes in or looking for more recipes to add to your rotation, this collection of ebooks is both inspiring and practical, with more than 200 recipes plus inspirational stories from people who have transformed their health through a paleo diet and tips for eating out without cheating.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The right foods can help support your immune system to help you fight off viruses naturally. We’ve included this recipe in the list because it includes so many healthy ingredients, including plenty of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory foods and immune-boosting vitamin C. Cold Buster Smoothie (and Popsicles) via Baby FoodE.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 21, 2017

If you’re seeking a convenient and delicious way to feed your family, try the Instant Pot IP-LUX60-ENW Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker. Designed with your busy, health-oriented lifestyle in mind, the Instant Pot is a 6-in-1 multifunctional pressure cooking powerhouse. You can also use it for browning or saut?ing

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2011

Your health is important. Without good health other things become insignificant. Protecting your physical health is vital in maintaining a happy lifestyle. You could lock yourself away so you don’t come into contact with anyone, but that may not guarantee your health, and your quality of life would certainly suffer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2012

However, the end result of better health matters to me, so I’ve been willing to make the sacrifice. If you want to free up more time for volunteer work, picture yourself serving at the food kitchen, or picture the end results of a charity auction that you helped plan. Use Positive Language. Finally, use positive l anguage.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 10, 2016

What is it really like to be the relative of a hoarder – especially if you’re a tidy freak? Food Labels Decoded by Kyra Lien. You’re about to discover how to understand ingredient information on food labels. There is great benefit in reading food labels before buying processed and packaged foods.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2019

As you start to shop and use your digital coupons, you will be able to access and review your coupon savings history online. If you’re not too picky on brands, this is a great way to ensure you’re taking advantage of all the savings available to you! Ever Pet: premium pet food, toys and supplies.

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