Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

This compound can be found in many plants , some of which can be commonly found growing nearby. Salicylic acid is astringent, but so are other plant constituents, like tannins. While many plants contain salicylic acid, or tannins, or sometimes both, not all of them are suitable for use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 16, 2012

History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. I planted them that fall, a dwarf pie cherry, an Elberta peach, a Lodi apple and a Braeburn apple. I tried multiple sprays of different types to try to kill whatever it was (probably a fungus) but nothing seemed to work.

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Flowers and Plants Home and Garden Plants Gardening 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Whether it’s because “green” is in or because summer is coming to an end, lately I have been asked by almost everyone I know about the safety of the skincare products they have been using. Once we have passed them out through our waste system, the chemicals end up polluting groundwater aquifers, sewage treatment plants, and local wildlife.

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Health and Beauty Green And Frugal Personal Care Green 213

Saving With Shellie

MAY 14, 2014

Here are some great Women’s Garden Gloves , just in time for spring and summer planting! These would be a great gift for that lady you know who loves gardening or working in the yard. They come in a 6 pair pack of pink, purple, and green in size medium or large. They are on sale for only $11.50, regularly $18.99.

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Gardening Garden Green And Frugal Frugal Lives 45

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

This is a Guest Post brought to you by Jenni Lafferty from Blue Eyes / Green Feet. Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs is frugal and fun. It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Starting seeds gives your garden a head start.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

Frugal Luxuries

JANUARY 19, 2013

"How simple and frugal a thing is happiness." Because of this I've been especially inspired by all of the frugal ideas found throughout this wonderland of Bloglandia. Sending gratitude and thanks to all who so generously share their life~enhancing frugal strategies. reassessing our spending habits. you are very appreciated.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 2, 2015

Here are some great Women’s Garden Gloves , just in time for spring and summer planting! They 6-pack comes in assorted colors: pink, purple, and green. These gloves are great because they fit like a second skin so they won’t slip off while working. Get a 6-pack of gloves for just $10.75, regularly $18.99.

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Gardening Garden Plants Green And Frugal 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

He and a carpenter buddy did the work themselves. If you have ever been to the northwest states (think Washington), you probably noticed houses with green roofs. If you own your home, and keep it long enough, eventually you will have the pleasure of replacing the roofing. We (read that my spouse) put a new roof on our starter home.

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Home and Garden Growing Steep Gardening 160

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

A simple picnic lunch in the park works fine, too. For the Green Goddess. Is there any better gift for this type of mom than a selection of plants (or seeds for the budget extremist) from the local nursery? May is flower season after all, and the green goddess will love planting fresh perennials in the yard.

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Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Finds Gifts 75

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 15, 2013

These DIY Monster Stick Puppets are a fun and frugal Halloween season craft that give your kids the chance to stretch their imaginations. Green (or color of your choice) craft paint. For our sample monsters, we used a bright green. A permanent marker seems to work best. Frugal Fun' Craft/popsicle sticks.

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Halloween Crafts Craft Green And Frugal 45

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. Plant a Tree. Make your own. Buy in season.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Saving $100 is the same as making $100!

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 8, 2013

10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home. If you have found yourself with a bunch of freshly grown herbs but only so many recipes to try them in, take a look below at 10 fun and frugal ways to use herbs in your home. You might be surprised at some of the alternative ways to use these little plants! Take a look!

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Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

need to descale the glass shower doors in master bath using a citric acid solution Continue going through and organizing all my old F rugal Times: Making-Do With Dignity and Frugal Luxuries newsletters along with my collection of vintage ephemera. In fact, the only thing I really leave to memory is where I put my lists ! the old saying goes."

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Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Saving $100 is the same as making $100!

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Frugality. The quality of being frugal is one so powerful as to change lives and affect history. Frugality allows you to govern your destiny and produce in your life a lovely fertile garden of material and intangible wealth. Source (Exercising) The Art of Frugality. Abandoning it has been the ruin of fortunes.

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. Put an ice cube in your mount until your mouth becomes cold. It is sure to send a thrilling chill. Electric shock kiss : Shuffle your feet furiously on carpet until they become quite warm. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other’s lips.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Working out at home is so much easier than going to a gym, plus it’s cheaper in the long run without the gym membership fees. Plant some vegetables or flowers, get a workout each week tending to your garden, develop a green thumb, and reap the benefits! Take the stairs and park far away at work. Buy a workout DVD.

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Bank Banking Home and Garden Fitness 40