Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2012

The Whole Earth Catalog and Mother Earth News fueled the movement with tips and tools. My Grandma, living history demonstrations, re-constructed towns and a book called Foxfire 3 helped me do so. I loved the idea of learning how to churn butter, weave, make candles, and use the bounty of nature as our forefathers and mothers did.

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Used Flowers and Plants Student Hunts 188

Koupon Karen

APRIL 26, 2024

Whether you’re starting out, getting back on track, or looking to elevate your current routine, the path to improved fitness is filled with opportunities for growth and discovery. When exercise feels more like play than work, you’re far more likely to make it a consistent part of your life.

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Fitness Goals Motivation Activism 52

Koupon Karen

MARCH 23, 2024

The potential for gas leaks or explosions makes this type of work incredibly risky without the proper knowledge and tools. Re-routing pipes or installing new fixtures in different locations can quickly escalate into a daunting task, fraught with the potential for leaks or water damage if not done correctly.

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DIY Home Plumbing Home Improvement 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use. It’ll be easy to turn and use. If space is limited there are other ways to stockpile the material that make composting easy–by using a bin. Different Shapes.

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Compost Composting Homeowner Insurance Bricks 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2011

Exploitation and use of natural resources including mineral deposits, forest and land use are the major issues here. This is the result of more improved communication and sharing of technological tools and knowledge on a particular industry from different points of the world. Pollution and use of Non-renewable Energy Sources.

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Machines ReNew Plants Communications 216