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“Energy Efficient” Could Be Worse for the Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, don’t overload your washer, as that can put strain on the motor inside; you can find out how big a load should be from your user’s manual, or sometimes there’s a line inside the basin. For the dryer, always make sure the lint traps are clean and it is ventilated properly, so that motor will last longer, too.

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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Raising livestock for food takes an enormous toll on the environment, primarily because of the deforestation. Additionally, eating in and cooking your own food is far less expensive than eating out in a restaurant and is better for the environment because preparing your own food requires less preservatives and ingredients.

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Sears Black Friday Ad 2014

Couponing 101

cu ft Washer - $319.99 cu ft Washer AND Kenmore 7.0 cu ft Dryer - $699.98 cu ft Steam Washer - $749.99 cu ft Steam Dryer - $749.99 cu ft Washer - $799.99 cu ft Steam Dryer - $799.99 cu ft Washer - $319.99 cu ft Washer AND Kenmore 7.0 cu ft Dryer - $699.98

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List of Chores by Age – An Awesome Guide

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Fill a pet’s water and food bowls (with supervision). Help a parent prepare food. Be responsible for a pet’s food and water bowl. Be responsible for a pet’s food, water and exercise. Help prepare food with supervision. Learn to use the washer and dryer. Ages 2 and 3: Personal chores.

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Sears Black Friday Ad 2014

Saving With Shellie

Food Storage Set – $5.99 cu ft Washer – $319.99 cu ft Washer & Kenmore 7.0 cu ft Dryer – $699.98 cu ft Steam Dryer – $749.99 cu ft Steam Washer – $749.99 cu ft Steam Dryer – $799.99 cu ft Washer – $799.99 Cannon Fleece Throw, 50×70 in.

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memorial day 2016 freebies and deals – What to get this year

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Appliances: refrigerators, washers, & dryers, stoves/ranges. Free Food for Military people. This means there’s some really great deals and you can really save a bundle on these products: Home Furnishings: mattresses!!, furniture, patio sets. Clothing: kick-off of Spring Fashion Clearance.

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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners. So many of us keep a second one going for drinks and extra food; it’s using extra power that we have to pay for, whether the refrigerator is needed or not.