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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

Get ready to see hiking trails, dog parks, outdoor eateries, green concert spaces, community gardens, pollinator plantings, playgrounds, rooftop gardens and terraces, and more in communities that expand and revitalize. Raised garden beds eliminate the need to kneel to tend or view plants. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.

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Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The email was adamant that pumps were overcharging for gasoline because the total amount didn’t really match up to the price times the number of gallons. My Gasoline Ripoff Non-Scientific Test. Some stations charge more for using credit than if you pay with cash. Use The Internet to Find the Lowest Prices in the Area.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. What is a root cellar?

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Conserve Water this Summer with Watersavers and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

found that residential car washing led to numerous pollutants being released each year into their storm sewer system, including 190 gallons of gasoline, diesel and motor oil; 400 pounds of phosphorus and nitrogen; and 60 pounds of ammonia. A study by the City of Federal Way, Wash.,

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Green, Frugal Alternatives To the Gym

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My gym requires you to wipe down machines after each use, which is great for hygeine and horrible for the environment. It’s eco friendly, because it doesn’t use gasoline or electricity, and it’s a lot of fun! It’s completely green, as you are not using any energy to do so, and kids love it.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Some of us did not have central heat. Lots of people had back yard gardens. Food/shopping.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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