Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Our grocery budget dropped by over $40 per week in the third year of my gardening efforts and it gets better every year.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners. It’s hard to “Go Green” and consciously shop for fashion. Green shopping with companies that reduce shipping impacts, reuse and recycle packaging, shrink carbon footprints, and are committed to resource conservation are hard to find. Green Home Improvement.

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Green Green And Frugal Home Improvement Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Entertaining doesn’t have to be damaging to the environment, nor do you have to limit the fun to throw a green party. So check out these great tips on how to throw a green party and do your bit for the environment. This is one area where it is simple to go green. The New “Go Green” Mondays. Invitations.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

One of the things I enjoyed about living in a home was the gardening. I’m starting to grow an indoor herb garden, but I also want to be able to grow certain vegetables, even though I’m in an apartment. This is where the balcony container garden comes in handy. Produce Suited for Container Gardening.

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Growing Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. However, the big Catch 22 with going green is that the upfront costs can be quite expensive. However, going green doesn’t mean you have to go all out. In fact, there are several ways that you can go green without going broke.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2020

But with our world changing so rapidly we could soon be encountering even greater costs to futureproof our homes and make the most of green resources. Here are just four ways you may need to look at to green your home and make it more efficient in the long-term. Harvesting your rainwater. Using LED lights. Putting up solar panels.

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Home Home and Garden Green Reuse 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Reuse gray water. Instead of letting that water go down the drain, he collects it in a bowl to water our garden. Plant our garden where it receives some shade. We planted our garden close enough to one of the trees that it receives some shade during the day.

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Saving Money Tucson Home and Garden Money 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2014

Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. You’ll reuse items to avoid buying new ones, which keep more items out of the landfills. She didn’t do this to be green, though. Of course, this makes sense. Go Frugal'

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Green And Frugal Wellness Washer and Dryer Frugal 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

There are numerous items that can be used in a container garden. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Go Green' You can do the same. Look for ways to re-use what you already have. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

But besides the big expenses there are many ways being green can actually save you money right away. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything. 1.) Make your own cleaning products.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Here are just a few ideas to get you started with going green. Cleaning, garden, washing and personal products often contain ingredients that are considered poisons on their own or are petrochemicals derived from oil. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

The Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle… Reuse… Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Earth Day campaign teaches kids the importance of reducing waste while earning money for their schools by redeeming Little Bites pouches for cash and points with recycling partner TerraCycle® through the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade®.

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Giveaway Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Keep checking the greenery as you will miss some of the little sacs (they can be hard to see, especially in the spring when the leaves embedded in the bag are still green). The Peach Tree Battle Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real? Go Green' Have you dealt with bagworms?

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Economical Organic Organization Gasoline 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Cutting back on your energy consumption will help you become more ‘green’ as well as putting a bit more money back in your pocket. This will collect rainwater from the roof, which you can use to do tasks such as watering the garden and washing the car. Well, going green is a way you can generate that money. Get a rain barrel.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. Give green gifts. Instead of buying an item for someone that only contributes to the problem, go green and organic. Or, buy gifts from organizations that donate proceeds to green causes. Dress eco-friendly.

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Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

Freeze your garden harvest - green beans , hot pepper. Reuse glass jars. 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. Produce Tips. Revitalize Dried Out Baby Carrots. U-Pick local, seasonal fruit. How to Freeze herbs , How to Freeze Basil. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. Organizing Tips.

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Economical Money Saving Grocery Groceries 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Packing a Zero-Waste School Lunch: Go Green This School Year! Frugal Gardening Tips – Save Money Gardening! Frugal Gardening Tips – Save Money Gardening! How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. by Pandora’s Deals. by More Than A Coupon Queen.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 9, 2013

And I really like the shade of blue and green that she used. From Recycle Reuse Renew Mother Earth Projects come these towel storage tin cans. This next picture is a version of the hanging herb garden, but I couldn’t find the original post at the Home and Garden Blog. Pretty neat alternative to baskets.

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4th Of July Home and Garden Recycle Recycled 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Think outside the gift giving box this season; look at old unused items that may have parts that can be reused for other interesting and unique gifts. Using epoxy, attach a saucer to a garden stake. Leave no stone unturned and do not assume anything is trash. Old tea cups and saucers become mini bird baths and bird feeders.

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Cycle Budget Budgeting Christmas 199

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Freeze your garden harvest – green beans , hot pepper. Reuse glass jars. Have an emergency back up meal in freezer or pantry at all times. Shop your freezer/pantry. Produce Tips. Revitalize Dried Out Baby Carrots. U-Pick local, seasonal fruit. How to Freeze herbs , How to Freeze Basil. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Finds 113

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Packing a Zero-Waste School Lunch: Go Green This School Year! Frugal Gardening Tips – Save Money Gardening! Frugal Gardening Tips – Save Money Gardening! How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. by Pandora’s Deals. by More Than A Coupon Queen.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2015

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. SavingStar has 20% back on green peppers, plus Muir Glen and more.

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Organic Organization Freebies Muir Glen 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

Why not reuse and save some money! #1 8 – Fertilizer : If you’ve always wanted to start your own garden, but the soil at your home just doesn’t seem to be the greatest, nutrient-rich stuff you’ve ever worked with, you can always just get some oranges. How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

Why not reuse and save some money! #1 8 – Fertilizer : If you’ve always wanted to start your own garden, but the soil at your home just doesn’t seem to be the greatest, nutrient-rich stuff you’ve ever worked with, you can always just get some oranges. How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40