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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. 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. Plastic trash bags.

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Frugal Living: Use Old Baby Socks to Hold Otter Pops

Birmingham Bargain Mom

Reuse old baby socks to protect little hands from frozen summer treats.

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Daily Frugal Tip: Store Plastic Grocery Bags in an Empty Baby Wipes Container

Couponing 101

Looking for an idea for reusing empty baby wipe containers? Daily Frugal Tip: Store Plastic Grocery Bags in an Empty Baby Wipes Container is a post from Couponing 101. You can use them to store plastic grocery bags! Remember, you can use an empty tissue box as well. Thanks, Cindy! Photo Credit. Please send me an email !

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Sweet Dreams Together: A Guide to Safe and Peaceful Cosleeping with Your Newborn

Koupon Karen

Those first few months with a new baby bring profound joy, relentless exhaustion, and, for many parents – angst over achieving safe, restful sleep for all. Monitoring babies through simple touch or a glance offers reassurance that everyone transitions well through massive life changes.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. Baby food jars are especially good for holding small screws and etc. Shopping bags are reused as carry alls for gifts and travel needs. Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving. Containers.

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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

As baby boomers age in place and people incorporate backyarding further into their daily lives, having a yard that everyone can enjoy becomes paramount. Rain gardens and rain barrels help capture and reuse water in the garden. Accessibility becomes a bigger player in backyard design. Water wise features gain in popularity.

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Target Online/Today Only: Graco Flip & Go Travel System $159.99 + 3% Cash Back

Birmingham Bargain Mom

If you're looking for a deal on a travel system that's gender neutral (so you can reuse it with future babies) check out this deal from Target --.

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