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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If one feature goes out (like an ice maker on a freezer), but the rest of the unit still works fine, think about using an alternative to extend the life of the appliance (like making your own ice, or buying a bag a week at the grocery). Add one or two small new-to-you items to make things seem different. Go Frugal Go Green'

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How Can I Be Eco-Friendly With a Credit Card?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To take this to another level, be aware of the company with whom you’re doing business, and choose a credit card lender that practices good green behavior and puts the environment first. Once you have your card of choice, you have a couple more decisions to make. Save The Trees. Four Crazy Credit Card Scams.

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Frugal Fixes that Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Step three, using one of those green kitchen scouring pads cut into small squares, scrub the cleanser and water onto the grout. Shower stalls.

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