Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

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. In addition to saving money, your health will benefit as well. So, how do you save money on groceries?

Saving Money 189

Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Of course, it likely won’t meet all of your vegetable needs even during the summer months, but you’re meeting some of your needs. I plan to do that this summer and plant some herbs as well as some lettuce and a tomato plant. My dreams of a large garden will need to wait until I own a home further in the suburbs.

Home and Garden 216

Home and Garden Rent Growing Gardening 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Store food correctly to reduce the amount of spoilage. 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 . Plant a vegetable garden to grow those foods that you can in your area.

Growing 234

Growing Plants Grow Your Own Gardening 234

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Bring Your Own Grocery Bags. 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. Replace Some of Your Light Bulbs. Plant a Garden.

Green 229

Green Simple 2013 Home and Garden 229

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. Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area. Celery, for example, is always on that list.

Organic 270

Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

Other perennials do well with being cut back when the weather cools down but keep those that continue to look good through winter. Prepare your garden for winter by getting rid of weeds and the last of the summer annuals. If you are in a cold zone, dig up your bulbs that are not hardy, like gladiolus, dahlia and cannas.

Flowers and Plants 200

Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Plants 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

Well today I want to share with you a few creative ways to sneak some extra vegetables and fruit into your daily diet. Make your own juice. The juices you buy at the grocery store are often loaded with added sugar. Instead, make your family a homemade blend. Grow your own produce.

Home and Garden 162

Home and Garden Homemade Kids and Family Desserts 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Now is the time to plan your garden. Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden. My spouse has even used dried seeds from old flower arrangements we got for anniversary to plant and grow flowers! How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables.

Flowers and Plants 185

Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. – it’s now important to keep a positive outlook more than ever.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Saving With Shellie

MAY 12, 2011

Well, generic milk is the same as name brand milk. Often times it’s from local dairy farmers and therefore has to travel less to get to your store. Or go totally generic and grow your own! . :: Milk – Milk prices continue to rise and moms know it’s not something you can skimp on.

Grow Your Own 53

Grow Your Own Re-use Milk Bread 53

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Just be sure to save your receipt, because most require you to snap a picture of it to get your money. before heading out to the store. Since pineapple freezes well, I bought several to freeze. Most fruit freezes well after it’s been washed, cut, and dried. Offers change weekly, so I usually check the app.

Saving Money 40

Saving Money Money Trader Joes Co-Op 40

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Many items can be made inexpensively, naturally, and without polluting your home with chemicals. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. When you are drying, consider line drying as well.

Frugal 61

Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2012

Patagonia is a member of 1% for the Planet as well, meaning some of your money goes towards great causes. Anvil Anvil sells their clothing thru Amazon, many different in-store boutiques, as well as on their own website. How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. This post was written by David.

Clothes 272

Clothes Clothing Inexpensive Organic 272

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

If you do a weekly meal plan, you will know exactly what ingredients need to be bought during your next grocery shopping trip, including the ones you have and those you don’t. Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need. Do you get what I mean?

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Create a shopping strategy : Start by keeping your debit card, credit card, and/or check book at home. Bring along only the cash amount you have allotted for food provisions, as well as a pen and paper or calculator To keep a running tab. On top of that, you are keeping your money within your own community.

Growing 40

Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40