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A Green and Frugal Funeral

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Green and Frugal Burial. What if you could be as green and frugal when you enter the hereafter as you try to be now? All the while the two smallest siblings were watching their father make a wood casket and dig the burial hole. Richter writes “ When he was done, they all lent a hand carrying it over to the white oak.

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Four Frugal Things (and one not-so-frugal)

The Frugal Girl

I planted some green onion ends I saved the root ends of two green onions that were in my veggie drawer, let them sit in water for a day or two, and then stuck them in the dirt in one of my outside pots, where they will grow new green onion tops. What frugal things have you been up to?

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How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to save money, even if it’s only a little bit each week or month. These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. A green wardrobe is one in which each item can be worn with at least three other pieces.

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Go Green and Save Big

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners. Finding ways to shop smart is easier in the current climate thanks to coupon codes, online vouchers, promo codes and deep savings in coupon apps. Below are some great ways to save, stay sustainable, and stretch your budget a little bit further. Get online.

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Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. While the movement toward going green may be closing certain jobs, it is also opening up new ones. The labor in the green industry is slowly expanding and providing long-term employment. Reducing our consumption helps save money.

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WIS, WWA | a tidy $100

The Frugal Girl

Sunday I made some Dinnerly green enchiladas, which were supposed to be vegetarian. It definitely saved me from takeout. The post WIS, WWA | a tidy $100 appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Just didn’t want you to be confused about why no Dinnerly box is listed in my spending! And Zoe was down with a cold.

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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. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S., Shop Online. Rent It Out.

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