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Go Green and Save Big

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attire… opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S., Rent It Out. Rent It Out.

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Guerrilla Gardening And Seed Bombing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. You know you do!

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Up to 40% Off Select Bikes = Balance Bikes Only $49.99 + MORE!

Saving With Shellie

Four different colors are available: blue, green, pink and red. And don’t forget about the Black & Decker Junior 14 Piece Toy Tool Belt Set for only $9.99 Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! that I told you about yesterday!

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Women’s Garden Gloves (6pk) – $10.75

Saving With Shellie

They 6-pack comes in assorted colors: pink, purple, and green. You could include a trowel or other hand tool, the gloves, a cute pot and some seeds. Don’t miss my 6 Must-Have Gardening Tools for Kids post. It’s full of some of our favorite kid-sized tools. You can choose from medium or large.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Going Frugal. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Going Green. Buy Like Buffet provides us with the best tool ever…a beginner investors guide.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!