Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

However, there are often so many CSAs to choose from, deciding on the best farm for you and your family’s needs can be overwhelming. We’ve used a variety of CSAs, and the difference between farms is often surprising. We used to get a CSA where we picked it up at the local farmer’s market every week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

To reduce food waste, there are several simple strategies that you can employ: Learn creative ways to use left-overs to make delicious and nutritious meals. Shop wisely; only buy what you know can be consumed by your family within its use-by date. Plan your menu and only buy what you need. Grow your Own .

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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

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. There are different uses for composted material, which I’ve outlined below, and store-bought alternatives can be quite expensive. Uses for Composted Material. Go Green'

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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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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 12, 2015

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 probably use herbs everyday in the kitchen, but because they do tend to be inexpensive, you don’t even bother looking into what it would take to grow your own.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

I haven’t bought herbs (notoriously expensive) in years, since I can dry our excess for use during the winter. When we do eat meat, our products come from local providers that follow sustainable practices, and that do not use hormones. Plus, we can preserve our harvest for later.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

While TV reality shows usually concentrate on one tip – using coupons – there are plenty of ways to save money on groceries that involve things other than cutting coupons out of the Sunday paper. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house. Drink More Water Tap water in the U.S. So, how do you save money on groceries?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Many stores are perfectly willing to let you bring in your own reusable grocery bags. When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. If you aren’t sure about buying reusable bags , at the very least, you can save the bags from your last shopping trip and bring them in. Go Low-Flow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden. You can have your soil tested if you have trouble growing things, or if your soil has been greatly disturbed by recent construction activity. How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Homesteading includes growing your own crops, including both vegetables and fruits. It is also a way to raise your own animals. Follow Flynn on a journey through Minecraft filled with trouble and danger as he battles spiders, skeletons, zombies, and creepers. by Stone Marshall. Start reading, now!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

With an energy crisis capturing the world as we speak, it is a good time to consider how investing in a greener planet can help your business or your home. By doing this you don’t only help everybody on the globe by using green energy , you also help yourself. That’s not good enough. Changing supplier.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Here’s a nice website that may help you to find a local farmer’s market in your area. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area. Grow Your Own If you haven’t done any gardening before, the key here is to start small. That’s outrageous!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Farmers don’t need to use as many pesticides as a result. The title of “certified organic” still allows for a small amount of pesticides to be used on the produce. Organics are never purely organic. Get Healthy Go Frugal Go Green'

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For the Mommas

APRIL 17, 2012

.” Download Gooseberry Patch Sandwiches Recipes to your Kindle or free Kindle Reading app. Click here for a free Grow Your Own Vegetables Kindle Book. Please use your discretion when downloading these books. Note: Remember that prices can change, so make sure it is still free when you download.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

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. Cassie Angel is used to taking care of herself.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

From those books, she has culled a useful and inspiring e-Cookbook filled with 25 recipes for salads that showcase the best produce of spring, summer, fall and winter. Colorful, healthy, and packed with delightful textures and flavors, these are what salads should be.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2019

If they do not offer printable coupons from their site, sign up for their newsletter or use the contact form and ask them if they can mail you coupons. A great tip is to use a coupon for an item that isn’t specifically organic, but the manufacturer makes an organic variety. Late July is a great example.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2012

Cheap fast food isn’t really food at all, but rather it’s just a commodity we use to satisfy hunger while hurting our own health. Do your part for not only your own benefit, but for everyone else’s, too. Condiments? Made from corn products. Cheap food is a myth. Non-organic farms are fertilized with toxic sewage.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 9, 2016

Learn how you can use it to make your body healthier, too. 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? Healthy Outdoor Cooking by Veronica Burke. Learn about the most common herbs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Compost is possibly the most efficient and useful way of disposing of household waste; nearly 40% of this waste is compostable. Compost is then be used on the garden as an organic and valuable fertilizer and soil improver. Make use of this wonderful garden asset like us by learning how to make your own compost.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. Try using recipes that give you several days worth of meals so you don’t have to slave over the stove for hours a day. One of the things we did this year was start our own container garden and we loved it.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2014

Also currently free for Kindle: Grow Your Own Groceries: Vegetables. You can cancel subscribe & save subscriptions at any time under your account. Use on organics and save a little more! Online deals Amazon As always: Amazon prices can change quickly. Health Warrior Premium White Chia Seeds, 16-Ounce , $9.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

It is actually really easy to clean lots of things without using harsh chemicals. Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. It can range from $50 – $300 a year depending on your area.

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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. Our children learn by example.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 12, 2011

This week we did things a little differently and instead of sharing deals I shared my favorite 5 generic items. :: Over-the-Counter Medicine – Even using coupons it’s difficult to beat the generic prices on over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen, omeprazole and tylenol. Or go totally generic and grow your own!

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Use coupons and cash back apps. Just be sure to save your receipt, because most require you to snap a picture of it to get your money. All of these are incredibly quick and easy to use. You can also do things like grow your own garden, co-op, go to u-pick farms, and use coupons.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

Freebies Currently free for Kindle (Kindle freebies often last only a day or two): Mini Farming 101: How To Farm in Your Backyard and Grow Your Own Organic Food Almond Flour Recipes Chia Seed Recipes My Grain-Free Brain Everything That Used to Have Meat, Is Now Vegan Online deals Amazon As always: Amazon prices can change quickly.

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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

One of the more interesting ways to garden is to grow items in containers. You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. From using espaliering to grow apple trees in a container, to herbs, to a variety of vegetables , it’s possible to transform a small space into an effective container garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

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. What’s on your plate? Commercially Grown. What Our Taste Buds Say.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Using their math skills and their gut instincts, they actually solved a crime the police couldn’t crack. Growing your own vegetables at home has countless benefits. Everything from planning to building, germinating, planting, growing, and harvesting is included. The Math Inspectors by Daniel Kenney.

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