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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Containers.

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One Pan Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potatoes & Carrots

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During the roasting time, I have helped with homework, tidied up the house, and even flipped through a magazine. We had leftover chicken and gravy, so I made some rice on another night to soak up the gravy. Roasting bone-in chicken will make a delicious gravy and the sweet potatoes come out creamy. The recipe is really versatile too.

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Meatless Mains for Your Holiday Table

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Image & Recipe Credit: Eating Well Magazine. Adding a touch of the Mediterranean to you holiday table, Eating Well Magazine’s stuffed acorn squash is filled with heart healthy goodness…therefore, fully justifying an extra cookie (or two) on Christmas Day! Acorn Squash stuffed with Chard & White Beans.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also occasionally get to encourage young entrepreneurs by purchasing their wares (usually soda or lemonade but sometimes more ambitions products as well). I let them sit in the sun for several days as well to let the sun disinfect them. 50 each (and cleaned and disinfected as well) on them. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75.

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Our Green & Money Savvy Path

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cook from scratch every meal and freeze leftovers. I walk to my Pilates classes as well as to my esthetician. Eliminated magazine subscriptions and junk mail. Lifestyle changes we’ve made : Eat a vegetarian and primarily vegan diet. I walk to and from work. I take the bus when I have meetings to attend.

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How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons

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Most of the coupons I use come directly from the store, either from their in-store magazines , kiosks, or the coupons that print with my store receipt. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. That price makes a trip to the U-Pick farm worth it, because berries freeze well.

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

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We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. I followed the Square Foot Gardening technique and it served me well for many years. We sent them off on Monday morning and they came home Saturday afternoon. One of the gift cards was given to us TWO years ago for Christmas.