Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

The most important strategy for how to garden over winter is preparation as the weather starts to cool down. With the right preparation, your garden will not only survive winter but also flourish. Here are some key strategies for successful winter gardening. Pre-winter garden clean-up. Winter watering.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

At our house the gardening catalogs started arriving last week. Plan your garden. Now is the time to plan your garden. Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden. You can save seeds from fruits or vegetables you buy and eat.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. It helps us stay fit, bond more, and save me a ton of money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

Going green can help improve your health, and save you money. Going Green = Increased Activity When you look for greener ways to live, you are more likely to increase your physical activity. Plus, you are saving money on gas, and aren’t as impacted when they rise. So, has your health improved from going green?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. If you have a little plot of land, consider growing a garden. Of course, it likely won’t meet all of your vegetable needs even during the summer months, but you’re meeting some of your needs. Get Growing'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Now, as an adult with her own home and garden, composting is (pathetically?) There’s nothing happier to a wannabe gardener! Composting can save you money. Composting attracts bees, worms, and other bugs which help your garden thrive. Composting is a great way to help your plants grow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. 1.) Make your own cleaning products. 7.) Buying used.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Many stores are perfectly willing to let you bring in your own reusable grocery bags. It saves them money, as well as saving the planet! When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. While the filter cost a little more up front, we have savings over time. Plant a Garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Blanching is another nifty way to save money on organic vegetables all year-round. 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. Besides saving you money, they often taste a lot better than the fresh stuff you buy out of season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

By eating food that is in season, you are saving on storage and freight costs while eating the way nature intended. Grow your Own . Plant a vegetable garden to grow those foods that you can in your area. If you don’t have a garden, use pots on a balcony or sunny windowsill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

. • Reduce the amount of waste you consume and make your property more energy efficient through insulation. Recycle whatever you can and consider if you can use the garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Invest in Your Health, Invest in Your Wealth. In reality, the list is endless.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Just join EcoBonus and submit your receipts to earn points to receive a free Annie’s Herb Kit with everything you need to start growing your own garden. You can also save on Annie’s products with these coupons listed towards the bottom of the web page : $.35/1 35/1 Annie’s Mac & Cheese package. $.75/1

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. The cost saving may not be in dollars but what price do you put on your health? What’s on your plate? Commercially Grown. What about you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Do you have your house well-insulated and solar panels on your roof? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? If so, you’re well on your way to reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the Earth. The cup lasts for 10 years.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

I’m regularly asked how to save money on produce. Here are a few things I personally do to save. Ibotta , Checkout 51 , Berry Cart , and Snap will all pay you cash back for buying produce, and you can combine the savings. Just be sure to save your receipt, because most require you to snap a picture of it to get your money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

This way you can indulge your craving without sacrificing your health. Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. Start a container garden. One of the things we did this year was start our own container garden and we loved it.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Hopefully these tips can help you not only help the environment, but also help you save your cash, which is always welcomed! Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

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!

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Nutty whole wheat flour, water, yeast and a bit of sugar meld to become crusty loaves of homemade bread, the mints, verbena and lemon geraniums from my tiny garden are ice-chilled glasses of tea to refresh us on a hot summer’s day. ~~~~~~ Here are a few classic strategies for keeping faithful to your food budget!

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