Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

Going green can help improve your health, and save you money. Going Green = Increased Activity When you look for greener ways to live, you are more likely to increase your physical activity. Plus, you are saving money on gas, and aren’t as impacted when they rise. So, has your health improved from going green?

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Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2019

com , I am able to save a ton of money doing so. I am guest posting to tell you some of my tricks for saving! Many natural foods stores also offer their own store coupons good for a certain dollar amount off of your total order. I combine those coupons with my manufacturer coupons to save even more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

I do think that eating produce, regardless of whether the produce is organic, is important, but if you are making changes for your health, organic is the way to go. I’ve discovered some ways to save on organics that I want to share with you: Join a CSA. Get Healthy Go Frugal Go Green'

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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

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. 1.) Make your own cleaning products. 7.) Buying used.

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 6, 2012

Enjoy this week's freebies brought to you by Savings Lifestyle. Thanks everyone and enjoy your freebies! Grow Your Own Food by Infinite Ideas. Happy Friday everyone! Make sure you check out their huge listing of Free Stuff. Mozart Downloads for Babies & Toddlers. Gevalia Coffee Sample. Miracle Whip Sample.

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 20, 2012

Enjoy this week's freebies brought to you by Savings Lifestyle. Thanks everyone and enjoy your freebies! The Everything Grow Your Own Vegetables Book by Catherine Abbott. Practically Green: Your Guide to Eco – Friendly Decision Making by Micaela Preston. Happy Friday everyone!

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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.

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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. PET Archives : Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities. Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

One option to save yourself at least some money on organics you want is to shop at the local Farmer’s Market. 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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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

I’m regularly asked how to save money on produce. Here are a few things I personally do to save. Ibotta , Checkout 51 , Berry Cart , and Snap will all pay you cash back for buying produce, and you can combine the savings. Just be sure to save your receipt, because most require you to snap a picture of it to get your money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 23, 2012

If you have been wanting to grow your own vegetables, but worry about space, you should check out the Topsy Turvy Upside-Down Tomato Planter especially since it is currently on sale at Amazon for $5.77 (36% off). Start getting fresh tomatoes right from your own yard, balcony, or patio. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

We turned many into applesauce, but we also saved them to eat fresh. 10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget How to Garden Over Winter: Key Strategies for Success Using Nature’s Bounty How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. Get Growing'

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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. It saves them money, as well as saving the planet! When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. While the filter cost a little more up front, we have savings over time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2012

Well, there is in terms of initial outlay of cash from your wallet, but if food is cheap it’s not for good reason. For the most part, cheap food is bad food, and any “savings” one realizes by purchasing it quickly disappears once a little time passes. Do your part for not only your own benefit, but for everyone else’s, too.

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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. Invest in Your Health, Invest in Your Wealth. 5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

The great thing about growing your own mushrooms, is that you can do it right inside your own home or backyard. It’s a great project for families and foodies alike, and all you need to start off is this book, a specialist mushroom growing kit, and a small space in which to grow them!

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Just join EcoBonus and submit your receipts to earn points to receive a free Annie’s Herb Kit with everything you need to start growing your own garden. You can also save on Annie’s products with these coupons listed towards the bottom of the web page : $.35/1 35/1 Annie’s Mac & Cheese package. $.75/1

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Composting can save you money. How to Make your Own Compost Getting People to Help Compost 9 Ways To Get Your Yard Ready for Summer How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden. There are a few reasons why composting is a great idea: 1. Do you compost? .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

By eating food that is in season, you are saving on storage and freight costs while eating the way nature intended. Grow your Own . Plant a vegetable garden to grow those foods that you can in your area. Often quality and taste are sacrificed to obtain this long shelf life.

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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. The cup lasts for 10 years.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 29, 2012

Grow your own strawberries and tomatoes, even if you don’t have a yard! You can save time and space while growing fresh strawberries and tomatoes with Topsy Turvy planters. At Groupon you can get One Topsy Turvy Strawberry Planter and One Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter for just $10, with FREE shipping !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

” How to grow your money tree. No matter who you are, where you were born, what your genetic makeup or any other factor, you have the opportunity to grow your own money tree. Put the holiday gift of cash into your account. Keep saving. Care for your investments and savings.

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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. shipped with subscribe & save. shipped with subscribe & save + the $2 coupon on the page. Use on organics and save a little more!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

Related posts: 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter. Don’t Let the Winter Blues Affect Your Goals. How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. If you haven’t tried it yet, are you going to give it a try next year? . Container Garden Tips and Tricks. Container Garden Beginnings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Blanching is another nifty way to save money on organic vegetables all year-round. Buy Fresh Produce In-Season The ideal time to buy organic produce, or non-organic produce for that matter, is during its natural growing season. Besides saving you money, they often taste a lot better than the fresh stuff you buy out of season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

This way you can indulge your craving without sacrificing your health. Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. One of the things we did this year was start our own container garden and we loved it. Cook at home. Eat seasonally. Buy in bulk.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 12, 2011

Welcome to Saving with Shellie! If you’re looking to save, you can buy generic bread at usually half the cost of name brand. Stores are carrying wide varieties in their house brands now and you can like find your favorite flavor in a generic. :: Frozen Veggies – Produce can really take a bite our of your grocery bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Hopefully these tips can help you not only help the environment, but also help you save your cash, which is always welcomed! Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

You can also propagate additional plants yourself – through dividing, cloning or planting the seeds now to grow seedlings to use in the spring. You can save seeds from fruits or vegetables you buy and eat. Also consider digging up and moving plants that currently exist on your property. Container Garden Tips and Tricks.

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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. It helps us stay fit, bond more, and save me a ton of money.

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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

MAY 8, 2013

Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. The cost saving may not be in dollars but what price do you put on your health? What’s on your plate? Commercially Grown. What about you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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. Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

In this case, farmers will sell you a share in their produce for the growing season at a flat rate, and you’ll get a box each week with whatever is freshest on their farm. Excellent pricing — Buying a side of beef can save you money over regular grocery store prices. When purchase a side of beef, this is done for you.

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