Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. It is healthier to use whole foods, than it is to use foods processed by freezing or canning.

Advantage 210

Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive-thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. This has taken longer than the year we were engaged; it’s a lifelong process to become frugal after being raised to be not-frugal!)

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. It was a fascinating process. That’s when I was blogging at Smart Green Tips ( here’s a link to a cached page with a post about my organic garden — I sold the domain years ago). He’s incredibly handy and does woodworking as a hobby.

Daughter 130

Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Make Cleaning Products at Home Did you know that you could make cleaning products right at home? There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research. For example, if you are lucky enough to live in an area where you can have a kitchen garden, why not go for it?

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52