Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Organic farming is a sustainable method of growing crops and grazing meat animals without the use of toxic chemicals. The soils become so degraded that large quantities of artificial fertilizers, many based on petroleum, need to be added to make crops grow. Grow your Own . Eat Organic Food . No related posts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

If you find yourself in this same situation, there are still things you can do to live off the land as much as possible considering your circumstances. Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. If you have a little plot of land, consider growing a garden. Get Growing'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

If you’d like to join a CSA this year, make sure to ask both yourself and the farmer questions to get the right fit for your family. How to Find a CSA. The best way to find a CSA is to go to localharvest.org and enter your city and state. How many CSAs are available to you depends on where you live.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

However, you are better off eating organic produce for some things, as your body isn’t meant to consume the chemicals that are used to ward off pests in farms. Get Healthy Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

The most important strategy for how to garden over winter is preparation as the weather starts to cool down. With the right preparation, your garden will not only survive winter but also flourish. Some plants are suitable for growing indoors and this helps to bring the garden inside during the colder winter months.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

An even greener and cheaper thing to do is to grow your own vegetables – If you’ve got even just a small plot of land (even some pots on the windowsill), it’s incredibly easy and surprisingly fast to grow your own good. How to Save Money at the Supermarket.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Make use of this wonderful garden asset like us by learning how to make your own compost. Take your time to do some research before you buy, so that you get the most appropriate composter for your needs. Passive composting is basically having a compost pile that just decomposes on its own. Why make compost?

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Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2019

There so many options from CSA’s to local farmers markets to growing your own food. The post Tips On How To Save When Buying Organic Food appeared first on Couponing 101. If you are interested in learning more, please visit my site and say hello!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Get Growing'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2013

If you want to improve your health and your sustainability, one of the best ways is to grow a garden. Plus, if you are interested in local food sources, it doesn’t get much more local than your own backyard. Grow Easy Items First. Rather than planting your seeds outside, plant them inside.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. Composting attracts bees, worms, and other bugs which help your garden thrive. Composting is a great way to help your plants grow. How to Compost. Go Green'

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 6, 2012

How To Be A Parent by Infinite Ideas. Grow Your Own Food by Infinite Ideas. Hidden Picture Book: People by Victorine E. Ladies Home Journal (Digital Magazine). Target Beauty Bag. Men or Women's Depends Underwear. Poise Pads. Heaven For Kids by Randy Alcorn. Road to Resurrection by Greg Laurie (Audiobook).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

Not all farmers at the markets are certified organic (it’s VERY expensive to get that certification) but they do still grow their food without chemicals or added hormones. Talk to the farmers, they’re usually very cool and informative, happy to discuss your food needs with you. Your health, and the health of our planet, depends on it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. The trees are your investment accounts. ” How to grow your money tree.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

I’m regularly asked how to save money on produce. You can also do things like grow your own garden, co-op, go to u-pick farms, and use coupons. Like the Facebook pages and sign up for newsletters of your favorite brands ( Earthbound Farms, Driscoll’s , etc…). Pin This To Pinterest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. I will do my yearly harvest report at the end of the season like I usually do so you can see how fruitful we were.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

Grow your own produce, and you know exactly where it is coming from, and you can receive the full benefit of nutrient-stocked produce. I would love to hear your story. How to Get Rid Of Cellulite for Free For all of you out there who are tired of referring to their back side as cottage cheese, listen up.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Download: How To Dry Herbs by Sally Ann Johnson. There is a lot to be said for growing your own food. What many people often overlook is the ability to grow your own herbs as well. You should and this book will help you turn your little hobby of growing fresh herbs into something fabulous.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

You can have your soil tested if you have trouble growing things, or if your soil has been greatly disturbed by recent construction activity. Your state university most likely has an agricultural extension to which you can submit samples to be analyzed (for a fee – ours is$15 per sample).

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Morning Routine: How to Wake up and C.by In this book, you can find many useful tips of how to start your day in the most effective way. You can find there also many ways of how to improve your health and habits, which will show you a new way of life. Green Thumb Gardening: Make Your Home by Charlie Tucker.

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Couponing 101

JULY 4, 2012

Plus a Field Guide to Salad Greens, sidebars exploring ingredients and salad basics, how to grow your own sprouts and infuse your own oils, and a chapter dedicated to versatile dressings and dips.” ” You can find even more FREE e-books on Amazon.com.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 9, 2016

This book has actionable information on how to develop your very own herb garden as well as how to prepare the herbs. Do you want to grow your own herbs? Herbs: Complete Guide For Herbal Garden by Charles Miller. Learn about the most common herbs? Eat more delicious food?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

. • Reduce the amount of waste you consume and make your property more energy efficient through insulation. Recycle whatever you can and consider if you can use the garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Planning How to Buy a House. Invest in Your Health, Invest in Your Wealth.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Plus a Field Guide to Salad Greens, sidebars exploring ingredients and salad basics, how to grow your own sprouts and infuse your own oils, and a chapter dedicated to versatile dressings and dips. Colorful, healthy, and packed with delightful textures and flavors, these are what salads should be.

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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. Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. So how to do we pass along our ideals and actions to our children without forcing it on them?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2012

5 Tips for Growing Your Own Fruit and Vegetables With food costs seeming to rise all the time, your weekly trip to the supermarket can take a big chunk. Learning How to Eat Sustainably One of the easiest ways we have found to live more sustainably is to reduce our carbon footprint.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Do you have your house well-insulated and solar panels on your roof? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? If so, you’re well on your way to reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the Earth.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

Soups not only fill you up well but they also help control your caloric intake. Grow your own produce. If you have never grown anything before, check with your local garden centre to find out what grows best in your climate. Related posts: 7 Ways to Improve Your Diet.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 17, 2015

Patrick’s Day themed activities that can help you and your family celebrate in style. Grow your own Clover garden! Make your own Rainbow! Learn how to make the traditions and celebrations of Irish culture part of your own personal history and rejoice in the good fortune coming your way!

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Couponing 101

JULY 19, 2012

Head over to Sometimes Homemade to learn how to turn an empty juice or milk carton into a homemade herb planter ! Very thrifty, green, and fun! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Please send me an email ! Daily Frugal Tip: Turn A Carton Into An Herb Planter is a post from Couponing 101.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

New Newman’s Own coupons for February include : Fig Newmans and more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2012

Non-organic cotton is one of the most toxic crops to grow, as it uses more than 25 percent of the world’s pesticides – more than any other single agricultural product. Growing cotton is a burden on our planet and people, and that’s why we should be buying organic cotton clothing whenever possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Commercially-farmed food is how the majority of the food we eat is grown. Farmers use chemical fertilizers to supply the plants with nutrients to make crops grow faster, use herbicides to control weeds so they don’t compete with the crops and pesticides to kill off insect pests that can eat the plants and lower production.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Many of these activities are still available today, and you can take advantage of them with your family. Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research.

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