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How We’re Saving Money On Water Even Though We Live in the Desert

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. Instead, the yard is landscaped with stones and various cacti. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Control Your Bagworms – Economically and Organically

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Bagworms can wipe out your expensive evergreen landscaping in a single season if left uncontrolled. If you own a home and have landscaped with juniper, arborvitae, spruce, pine or cedar, don’t let the bagworms cost you a fortune. They plant some really nice foundation evergreen bushes and think they are done. Go Green'

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden.

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Refresh Your Roof for Less Than $50

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We had our current home re-roofed when it was only 13 years old. If you have ever been to the northwest states (think Washington), you probably noticed houses with green roofs. I applied the bleach using an old spray bottle and left it on overnight. I used a sprayer on the end to be able to direct a harder stream of water.