Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money.

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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. Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden. I am quite excited.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. Public transportation can also be a great alternative depending on the area and your comfort level. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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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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