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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. Many of the local farms that provide food also adhere to different practices.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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! Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Friday Links – Garden Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Emily from Evolving Personal Finance is having a Debate over Outsourcing Cleaning with her husband and wants to know if you think that paying for cleaning is a worthwhile luxury. I am quite excited. Looking to buy a home?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? They knew they needed food but it was mug night!

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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

Discount codes refer to specific alphanumeric strings that consumers can enter during online checkout processes, typically in designated “Enter Promo Code” fields, which activate predefined lowered pricing on items or orders. What Are Discount Codes?

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. In the process we discovered some fascinating facts …&#. Over the last decade, this book has helped me to save thousands of dollars on our housing, transportation, food and clothes.&#.

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Your Car Insurance Rates Can Be Lower If…

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’d be flipping burgers at the nearest fast-food chain instead. He is a voracious reader and likes to keep abreast of current affairs on personal finance, technology and innovation, and takes a keen interest in environmental issues. Author Bio: Elvis Donnelly is a father of two who works from home and lives with his wife.

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