Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic – known as “backyarding” – will continue to expand in 2023, according to the TurfMutt Foundation , an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
If you can’t afford a car, use public transportation. Our parents and grandparents were ‘green’ before green was cool. Go Frugal Go Green' If you can’t afford a gift, make or do something for the recipient. What other ‘make do’ solutions do you have? .
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2012
This might be hard for some parents to do, but it will really help with gas costs. This takes some advance planning because you do not want to get stuck without transportation. If you have access to public transportation, are you using it? Related posts: Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 26, 2012
We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Public transportation can also be a great alternative depending on the area and your comfort level. Our children learn by example. This extends to how we observe and react to the world around us.
Nicoles Nickels
DECEMBER 1, 2012
The new Vicks® Behind Ear Thermometer (V980) takes the guesswork out of measuring for fever, restoring confidence to parents and peace of mind in just one second. Pilot is going green this holiday season with the eco-conscious B2P (Bottle 2 Pen) made from recycled plastic bottles – it’s our version of re-gifting!
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Landscape services If you have a green thumb, an eye for design and a love for the sweet sound of lawnmowers, consider starting a landscaping business. 29 Florist If you have a green thumb and eye for arrangements, a small business idea for you could be to open up your own floral shop.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2014
Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. That was true for me as well, but I also think that poverty is a very relative concept.
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