Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Plastic trash bags.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Garden Harvest. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. My butternut plant yielded nine beautiful squashes. I have toned down my gardening in recent years. I like to reuse them for lunches/snacks.

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September Frugal Plants Pop Tarts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2013

I remember, as a child, spending hours in the garden with my mother. We would pull weeds, pick produce, plant seeds , water, and generally putter in the garden. Now that I am older and have a home of my own, I realize how much work a garden can be. How do you control weeds in your garden? Get Growing'

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Gardening Garden Home and Garden Landscaping 196

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 13, 2011

I have officially started my garden this year and I’m already looking forward to the fresh veggies I’ll have this summer! I picked up organic seeds and planted yellow squash, tomatoes, jalapenos, cucumber, lettuce, cilantro, and basil. 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids.

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Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 69

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. My garden. Purple raspberries from my garden. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Enjoying some outdoor time. helping out 7.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Plant a Garden. Gardening is an enjoyable activity, and it can help you improve your sustainability. You don’t need a huge garden, either. Plant three or four things, just to get started.

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Green Simple 2013 Home and Garden 229

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2015

Here are the best Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Coupons, Deals, and Freebies this week! Printable Coupons $3/1 Garden of Life Organic Plant Protein $10/$50 or $15/$75 at Big Lots — browse their shelves for a bunch of natural, organic, and gluten-free products + a nice selection of Bob’s Red Mill.

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Organic Organization Freebies Muir Glen 40