Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Burpee’s, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney’s, Henry Field’s, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!). Sure – take a look at the catalogs or online sites selling plants and seeds. Plan your garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2013

Starting small gives you the chance to get to know some of the best techniques for growing your garden, and it can prevent you from becoming overwhelmed. As you become more experienced with gardening, and as your confidence improves, you can plant a bigger garden. Rather than planting your seeds outside, plant them inside.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 202

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

This series is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Give a Photo Session. Give your Gift of Organization. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Perennials.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year!

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2011

Exploitation and use of natural resources including mineral deposits, forest and land use are the major issues here. Greater production in turn entails the use of more advanced machines and procedures and use of a greater portion of natural resources. Depletion of natural resources is an inevitable effect of globalization.

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Machines ReNew Plants Communications 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Water is a precious resource and we should do everything we can to conserve it. You may also want to plant more flora that don’t need a lot of water. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. Here are a few ideas. Conserve Water. This is a no-brainer.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Dasani and the Coca-Cola Company have taken great steps towards making sure that the future of our planet is improved instead of depleted by working towards a bottle made entirely from plants! . Currently, Dasani’s completely recyclable PET bottle sources 30% of its materials from approved plant resources!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area. A tomato picked from a local farmer’s tomato plant, for example, will taste a whole lot better than one that’s traveled several thousand miles to reach your local supermarket’s produce section. Whole Foods charges upwards of $3.00

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money. How to Have a Green Christmas Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift… Do You Save Wrapping? Probably not.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 12, 2011

However, The Home Depot is also a top resource for home safety, and at this time of year more than any other, The Home and their Kwikset SmartKey locks are the perfect way to make sure your home is safe whether you are traveling or staying at home. When you return home, you simply re-program the lock back to your main key.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2013

We are giving Model S the ability to drive almost anywhere for free on pure sunlight.”. In addition, it will also eliminate the argument many have about electric vehicles in that while they run on batteries, they still charge up using power from fossil fuel burning power plants. seconds, and that gets all its power from the sun.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen. Starting seeds gives your garden a head start.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

CrispRoot Chips are made out of the root from the Cassava shrub (Manihoc esculenta), a plant native to South America that is also cultivated throughout Asia and Africa. They are super crispy and high in flavor and I feel good giving them to my family! We loved these CrispRoot chips and each had a different favorite.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2012

When they run out of charge, they have to be thrown away, giving rise to them being referred to as disposable batteries. Older types of batteries contained a large amount of mercury which is toxic to plants and animals and should never be released into the environment. The common alkaline battery is a single use power source.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Hopefully these ideas will give you the inspiration you need to find the cash for your summer vacation. You don’t even have to stay at the home, you could just check in daily to collect the mail, water the plants and garden, feed the goldfish, open/close blinds, etc. 10 Ways to Find Cash for Your Summer Vacation.

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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! This means that you incorporate strategies into.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

to their health and taking them up on this super short opportunity to get a complete collection of natural-living resources for a crazy low price. Plant Therapy – Lemon, lavender and peppermint essential oil set ($22.92 Each year, they’re amazed at how many families are saying “yes!” new radiance facial creme (1 oz.),

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Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Family Work 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 5, 2013

The lawn was starting to track and the garden bed had flattened plants. When life is going along smoothly, I think we become lazy and forget the amazing resources we have. Difficulties give us the opportunity to grow as well as to create the life we want to have. Well, it was the “take responsibility” bit that was my epiphany.

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Tools Gardening Garden Better Life 201

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Instead, be creative with your current resources, so that you don’t feel the sacrifice. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Get acid to acid loving plants by watering them with a water/vinegar mix occasionally (acid loving plants examples are blueberries, azaleas, pine and etc). Give it a final rinse. Resources: [link]. Kill weeds outside by pouring full strength vinegar on them. Clean plastic porch furniture with a vinegar water mix.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With limited budgets and resources, many small businesses are apt to hire an outside consultant to help assist them with installing, managing, updating, and troubleshooting their technology. You’ll mow lawns, plant flowers and even design elaborate landscape plans for homes and office complexes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. Give your loved one kissing tokens to start your kissing meter. What a great resource. This is an awesome resource since I have recently turned into a bookworm. Give Me Back my Five Bucks asks if frugality limits ambition ? I had to give this some thought.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Melissa Batai presents 7 Ways to Use Your Freezer to Save at the Grocery Store posted at Mom’s Plans , saying, “This post gives seven ways people can use their deep freezers to help combat the rising cost of groceries. Learn about dryer balls, static discharging sheets, plant-based dryer sheets, and more.&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Immune Support – We try to stay healthy and out of the doctor’s office, so we rub Thieves oil on the bottoms of our feet to give our immune systems a boost. LOW PRICES MAY ALSO MEAN THE OIL IS A SECOND OR THIRD DISTILLATION OF THE PLANT MATERIAL, in which case it will have far less therapeutic value.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

It is the careful use of goods and resources. What a rich resource. Unfortunately I found it after the tomato plants were destroyed. After discovering several tiny volunteer tomato plants, I moved them to where I wanted them in the garden. Each of us possesses the ability to exercise it.

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

I beg you to give it a try, though. Plant some vegetables or flowers, get a workout each week tending to your garden, develop a green thumb, and reap the benefits! Body Rock TV , The Daily HIIT , and Melissa Bender Fitness also have tons of resources you can use. Tear them out and give them a go! I know, I know.

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