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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You should also perform regular checks on your home’s plumbing system and see if there are any leaks and other damage. Don’t Waste Food. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. If you have a lawn, invest in a smart sprinkler system.

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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I Am Rich Because….

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Bread, noodles, frozen dinners, pizzas, ice cream, boxed dinners, restaurant food and more await our microwaves for heating in under 3 minutes.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many families remember a time, not too far gone, when their ancestors lived in a rural community without the benefit of electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, central heat or air conditioning. Grandma’s fried squirrel was a favorite breakfast food of my Dad. Cream, milk and butter came from the cow.

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Experience Based Graduation Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your son or daughter visits different relatives in different cities, taking a temporary job in each to earn gas money and pay back their hosts for food and etc. Simply going away from civilization, away from indoor plumbing, central heat and air, paved roads and technology for a week will give them an exceptional taste of the past.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From television commercials featuring flashy new cars, to radio commercials pushing diamond anniversary rings and tempting top-shelf foods portrayed on interstate billboards, consumers are slammed with choices every day of the week. And the best part: you may have just cut a developer out of building another cookie-cutter high-rise.

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How Much Is Homeowners Insurance? Average December 2023 Rates

Savings Corner

Did you know… Inflation doesn’t just affect gas and food prices. Certain upgrades — such as updating an electrical or plumbing system — could lower homeowners insurance costs. For example, you might pay more if you live in a neighborhood with a high crime rate or an area prone to hurricanes. Make renovations.