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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Free Kindle Book | Gooseberry Patch Sandwiches

For the Mommas

“Shredded chicken, pulled pork, BLT’s…we’ve got all your favorite sandwiches, including some for dessert! ” Download Gooseberry Patch Sandwiches Recipes to your Kindle or free Kindle Reading app. Click here for a free Grow Your Own Vegetables Kindle Book.

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Learning How to Eat Sustainably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Trimming Your Food Budget Trims Your Waistline We are all trying to save money where we can. expensive and B.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Diet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Growing your own food is a great way to get hands on with your diet. Eat seasonally.

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10 Ways to Add Extra Produce Into Your Family’s Diet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Salads are a quick and easy meal that is packed with nutrition. Make your own juice. Instead, make your family a homemade blend. to give your meal a nutritional boost. Soups not only fill you up well but they also help control your caloric intake. Grow your own produce.