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! There are different uses for composted material, which I’ve outlined below, and store-bought alternatives can be quite expensive. Composting is a great way to help your plants grow.

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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 6, 2013

Many stores are perfectly willing to let you bring in your own reusable grocery bags. When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. If you aren’t sure about buying reusable bags , at the very least, you can save the bags from your last shopping trip and bring them in. Go Low-Flow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Compost is possibly the most efficient and useful way of disposing of household waste; nearly 40% of this waste is compostable. Compost is then be used on the garden as an organic and valuable fertilizer and soil improver. Make use of this wonderful garden asset like us by learning how to make your own compost.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

To reduce food waste, there are several simple strategies that you can employ: Learn creative ways to use left-overs to make delicious and nutritious meals. Shop wisely; only buy what you know can be consumed by your family within its use-by date. Plan your menu and only buy what you need. Grow your Own .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Here’s a nice website that may help you to find a local farmer’s market in your area. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area. Grow Your Own If you haven’t done any gardening before, the key here is to start small.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

With an energy crisis capturing the world as we speak, it is a good time to consider how investing in a greener planet can help your business or your home. By doing this you don’t only help everybody on the globe by using green energy , you also help yourself. That’s not good enough. Changing supplier.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

So, not only do you reduce the pollution from driving an individual vehicle, taking public transit and/or riding your bike also provides you the chance to add a little more exercise to your life. My garden has also been a source of a little more physical activity in my life. Plus, we can preserve our harvest for later.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The books include Morning Routine, Sourdough Creek, Go To Sleep Mom, Green Thumb Gardening and more. In this book, you can find many useful tips of how to start your day in the most effective way. Green Thumb Gardening: Make Your Home by Charlie Tucker. Growing your own vegetables at home has countless benefits.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 9, 2016

Learn how you can use it to make your body healthier, too. Herbs: Complete Guide For Herbal Garden by Charles Miller. This book has actionable information on how to develop your very own herb garden as well as how to prepare the herbs. Do you want to grow your own herbs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

It is actually really easy to clean lots of things without using harsh chemicals. Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. It can range from $50 – $300 a year depending on your area.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

Soups not only fill you up well but they also help control your caloric intake. Grow your own produce. If you have never grown anything before, check with your local garden centre to find out what grows best in your climate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. Try using recipes that give you several days worth of meals so you don’t have to slave over the stove for hours a day. Start a container garden. Eat seasonally.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment.

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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. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

One of the more interesting ways to garden is to grow items in containers. You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably.

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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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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Use coupons and cash back apps. Just be sure to save your receipt, because most require you to snap a picture of it to get your money. All of these are incredibly quick and easy to use. You can also do things like grow your own garden, co-op, go to u-pick farms, and use coupons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Farmers use chemical fertilizers to supply the plants with nutrients to make crops grow faster, use herbicides to control weeds so they don’t compete with the crops and pesticides to kill off insect pests that can eat the plants and lower production. What’s on your plate? Commercially Grown. What Our Taste Buds Say.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2012

Non-organic cotton is one of the most toxic crops to grow, as it uses more than 25 percent of the world’s pesticides – more than any other single agricultural product. If so, please do leave a comment and let us know! How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. This post was written by David.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The books include The Math Inspectors, The War of the Roses, Green Thumb Gardening and more. Using their math skills and their gut instincts, they actually solved a crime the police couldn’t crack. Green Thumb Gardening by Charlie Tucker. Growing your own vegetables at home has countless benefits.

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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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