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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. The homemade crackers,though? Tedious is an appropriate descriptor!

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Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Having a green car can really help you feel better about how your driving habits impact the environment. Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? However, sometimes a green car won’t save you as much as you thought. However, sometimes a green car won’t save you as much as you thought.

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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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Freezing Green Beans

Family Balance Sheet

If you aren't growing green beans, you might want to consider it. I wasn't always a huge fan of green beans. I have also discovered that I prefer slender green beans compared to the fatter ones. Last year, I grew purple green beans because I thought my kids would think they were cool. How do you preserve green beans?

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Thanksgiving DIY: How to Make a Thankful Tree

Saving Cents With Sense

If you are wanting to show what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving in a way that is fun and frugal, why not consider a Thankful Tree? A Thankful Tree is easy to make and even more fun to create. Take a look below at how you can make a Thankful Tree and really ring in the Thanksgiving holiday right. Directions: 1.

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Eco-Friendly Money Saving Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are lots of different ways to save money, however it is not always easy to stay eco-friendly at the same time. Many people don’t realise there are small ways you can save money, but you will need to be consistent. Here are some of our top eco-friendly money saving tips you can follow… .

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Green Living: There's Always Room for Improvement

Family Balance Sheet

We conserve water (and save money) during the summer. What is one green thing that you can improve on? Thanks for reading. We compost much of our food and garden scraps. In the warmer months, I hang our laundry outside to dry. Let us know in the comments.

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