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Archive for April 2010

**Don't forget to check out our current Contests/Polls for your chance to win prizes!** Prairie Eco-Thrifter Picks for the Week of April 26-30, 2010 Wow, there was a ton of great reads this week! Is it More Expensive to Eat Healthy Foods?- a post on whether you can eat healthy on a budget.  (@beingfrugal) Are You Obsessed ...

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Categories : P.E.P

Gas Saving Tips

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

The price of gasoline is on the rise. This is truly a great concern if you are following a tight budget, living frugal, or trying to be green. So how can you save some money on gas? Read these tips. The carpool system This is a great idea for employees and students alike. Since all of you ...

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Categories : Go Green, Money Tips

20th Anniversary = Free Cookbook

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

For all of you aspiring chef's out there, a free cookbook to try has come your way. Emeril Lagasse is celebrating his 20th year in the cooking business. In order to share the moment with his fans, he has put together a small cookbook that can be downloaded for free in a PDF format. Not only ...

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Categories : Get Healthy

There are a hundred lots of home fitness equipment nowadays that are sold in the market. Do not make the mistake in buying something and then regretting why you bought it after a day or two. Home fitness equipment varies and you should always have one good reason to buy it. Don't believe everything commercials ...

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Categories : Get Healthy

Cell phones have evolved to be one of the most important parts of life. Most businesses require their employees to have a cell phone. Even individuals need cell phones in going about their daily lives. This is why acquiring this important gadget requires intelligence to avoid inappropriate expenses. Finding the most reasonable cell phone plan ...

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Categories : Money Tips
photo Getting Started In Container Gardening

Sometimes, the urge to garden might be stomped out by other circumstances, such as living arrangements or space constrictions. If you live in an apartment, you can’t really operate a full garden, just because you don’t really have a yard! I think that one of the best solutions for this problem is to grow plants ...

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Categories : Get Growing, Go Green

How to Plant an Eco-Lawn

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

This past week, my husband and I embarked on a lawn seeding project. We want to convert our existing lawn to an eco-lawn, one that requires less water, mowing, and weeding. It took us three full days to complete it but it was definitely worth it. Want to plant your own eco-lawn? Follow these steps.Buy ...

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Categories : Get Growing, Go Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter Picks for Week of April 19-23, 2010 Plug Your Money Leaks and Save Hundreds of Dollars Painlessly- this was an old post refeatured this week on how making small changes to your spending can lead to large gains. (@genxfinance) Green Spot: Embracing Your Inner Luddite- a great article on why to be frugal with ...

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Why I Love Yoga

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

It has been just over three months since I started my first yoga workout and discovered how mentally healing and compatible with a back injury the practice is. Each time I leave a class I feel absolutely amazing. I feel unwound, stress free,  and stronger. I feel mentally re-charged and physically relaxed. I have a ...

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Categories : Get Healthy

Can You Keep A Secret Review

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
can you keep a secret Can You Keep A Secret Review

Can You Keep A Secret by Sophie Kinsella is story about a modern women in her late 20's named Emma, who has not had the best of luck with her every day life. She often hides her opinions and feelings and does her best to impress and do the right thing. We have all been ...

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