Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. 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. That thing predates me!” Containers.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. I now grow almost all of the vegetables and some of the fruits my family eats through the year. Grow Plants That Will Thrive In Your Climate.

Gardening 202

Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

We installed a filter for our drinking water, and now my family longer needs bottled water. Plant a Garden. Plant three or four things, just to get started. The added plants will help with the air quality around your home, and you’ll save money by growing your own food. Stop with the Bottled Water.

Green 229

Green Simple 2013 Home and Garden 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

In some cities, you can take aluminum (and other metals, like copper) or glass to your local recycling plant. Her company that started out as a way to earn additional income, grew into a big family business. Do you and your family recycle? They will weigh what you bring them and pay you for your trash.

Recycle 187

Recycle Recycled Recycling Electronics 187

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2019

It’s always better to reuse than recycle! Crafting is a great bonding activity for a family or group of friends, and it’s also great as “me” time. Just keep in mind that some jars will be too big for most succulent plants! Even recycling has its environmental costs. Hanging Lanterns.

Flowers and Plants 72

Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Eat a plant based diet. Instead, eat a plant based diet which is full of nutrients, anti-oxidants and is healthier for you and mother nature. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. The largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions is commercial farming.

Consumer 124

Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 17 Useful and Creative Ways to Reuse Coffee Cans Now by Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

Saving Money 71

Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 12, 2015

Entenmann’s Little Bites ® snacks, the individually portioned lunch snack that’s perfect for lunch boxes and grab-and-go fun, is helping kids and families become recycling pros this year through two cool new eco-initiatives with both TerraCycle® and the Arbor Day Foundation — just in time for Earth Day 2015!

2015 40

2015 Giveaway Recycle Recycled 40

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 17 Useful and Creative Ways to Reuse Coffee Cans Now by Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

Saving Money 40

Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2015

Printable Coupons $3/1 Garden of Life Organic Plant Protein $10/$50 or $15/$75 at Big Lots — browse their shelves for a bunch of natural, organic, and gluten-free products + a nice selection of Bob’s Red Mill. Here are the best Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Coupons, Deals, and Freebies this week!

Organic 40

Organic Organization Freebies Muir Glen 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! Why not reuse and save some money! 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit.

Used 58

Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

She suggested that it might be a fun project to have them make a garden stepping stone that commemorates Money Camp or our family trip to Yellowstone National Park, or just provides a canvas for their boundless creativity ! Petroleum jelly to slather on the inside of the mold, so you can get the concrete out and reuse the mold.

Giving 188

Giving Used Craft Crafts 188

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! Why not reuse and save some money! 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit.

Used 40

Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40