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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. 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. Grow Heirlooms And Save Their Seeds.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up, my re-used T-shirts as dust rags and other cleaning supplies. 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. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store.

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Aldi Weekly Ad : New York, Mass, CT and RI Week of 1/29/17

Coupons Do Work

Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, 16 oz - $1.29. Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, 16 oz. Boulder 8 Giant Roll Classic Paper Towel - $5.99. Boulder 8 Giant Roll Classic Paper Towel. Boulder Heavy-Duty Coated Paper Plates, 80 ct - $2.99. Little Salad Bar Garden Salad, 12 oz - $0.69. oz - $1.49.

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Are You Daring Enough to Use Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene Items?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? Do you have your house well-insulated and solar panels on your roof? Do you shun clothing made at overseas factories and instead buy 100% natural cotton clothing? But have you considered greening your feminine hygiene items?

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Would You Live in the Past for Peace of Mind and Financial Well-Being?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Instead, you’ll choose items like cloth napkins and cloth towels. Of course, this makes sense.

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earth day freebies 2016 + Tons Of Awesome Deals And More

Coupons Do Work

Ruby Tuesday: If you are a So Connected rewards club member, check your e-mail for a BOGO offer on their garden salad bar. Whole Foods North Raleigh: On Friday, April 22, 2016, meet some of their local suppliers, enter for a chance to win seedlings from “Grow & Share” and enjoy samples around the store from 12 pm – 8 pm.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

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! You can also follow along in my gardening journey. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Buy in season.

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