Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2011

Rising grocery costs have encouraged more people to grow their own food. The growing population is putting an increasing amount of pressure on food sources and environmental factors such as soil degradation, water shortages (e.g. It’s a sustainable food source. drought) and the rising cost of oil can also play a part.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape. Herbs are also easy to grow, which can eliminate the need to buy the dried-out bottled stuff. expensive and B.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

These frozen veggies will stay good for quite a long time. Buy Fresh Produce In-Season The ideal time to buy organic produce, or non-organic produce for that matter, is during its natural growing season. For example, instead of buying fresh produce, purchase the frozen, canned, or dried stuff. Whole Foods charges upwards of $3.00

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 12, 2011

Stores are carrying wide varieties in their house brands now and you can like find your favorite flavor in a generic. :: Frozen Veggies – Produce can really take a bite our of your grocery bill. If you’re cooking soup, casserole or other dish where fresh isn’t essential, try using generic frozen veggies.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Several readers have emailed me to let me know they also have great prices on organic and frozen produce. You can also do things like grow your own garden, co-op, go to u-pick farms, and use coupons. Aldi has everyday low prices on produce but also runs some UH-mazing weekly sales.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

very little shipping and/or storing required) it is often more nutritious due to the fact you are getting it from the farm to your table in less time. In this case, farmers will sell you a share in their produce for the growing season at a flat rate, and you’ll get a box each week with whatever is freshest on their farm.

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