Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Thankfully, there are easy ways for us consumers to change this number and make a difference. Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. If you really want to get creative, make some of your own bags out old shirts or shorts. This makes them easy to wash and use time and time again.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

You also know that picking a location to store something isn’t always logical and that things can get out of place over time, even after you have spent time and effort to optimally organize them! Although I’m probably not the very best organizer in the world, we get along. Store like things together.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

If you’re following along with the Grocery Budget Challenge , this month’s action step is to organize our pantry to help make meal planning easier. It doesn’t take much to organize your pantry and to keep it that way, just follow these easy steps. 5 Easy Steps to an Organized Pantry.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 15, 2024

SpectraSpray helps me make the most of my trip, so I can spend my time enjoying my destination instead of being sick and/or tired. Daily Defense When you're touching so many new surfaces, breathing in recycled air, eating less-than-healthy food, and doing more than usual, you need to take care of yourself in other ways.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The upper and linings are partially made from recycled materials. Combined, these brands make Caleres a company with both a legacy and a mission. About the Accessories Council The Accessories Council is a not-for-profit, international trade organization established in 1994. billion dollars annually in the United States alone.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 13, 2017

These Neet Organic Wooden Bamboo Cooking & Serving Utensils are best sellers on amazon and are on sale fore just $11.95, regularly $30! Here is what is included in this set: Solid Spoon, Solid Spatula, Curved Spatula, Spork, Slotted Spoon, and the Utensil Holder/Organizer. This set would make a great gift!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Go through your favorite pieces and the ones you wear the most, and make sure they still fit. Bring them to your local thrift store, or a store like H&M that recycles clothing! The post Spring Cleaning: Closet Organization Tips appeared first on The LV Guide. Image source.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Being aware and choosing to make better environmental choices are good ways to start turning things around for our planet. If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. If you really need non-breakables, look for the clear polymer drinkware that is 100% recyclable.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 26, 2013

Here are the best Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Coupons, Deals, and Freebies this week! Printable Coupons $1/2 Earthbound Farm Organic Brocolette or Other EBF Product $1/1 Imagine Organic Product Mambo Sprouts : $.75/1 Mount Hagen Organic Instant Decaffeinated Coffee, 25-Count Single Serve Sticks , $5.25

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 1, 2024

For the Airport and Beyond There are always things that are going to make someone's life easier when traveling. When you're on a long flight, having a variety of snacks is nice and makes your trip a lot more enjoyable. There is one big pocket and three smaller ones, to hold all your necessities and keep them organized.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? If there are organizations near you that are fundraising for a greener cause, participate in it. Support your local organic farmers. Recycle, recycle, recycle. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. Every little bit adds up.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. Cord Organizer. Plus, it makes everything look so much neater! Glass Jars for Bathroom Organization.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 2, 2017

As a mom, and as a caring and responsible human, I am making more conscientious decisions in all aspects of my lifestyle, even my beauty routine. And they make one incredible nail polish. This company makes great quality skincare products using and inspired by honey. Korres makes high-end, natural and organic skincare products.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2018

This 20-piece set makes it simple for even the youngest dough molder to create delightfully custom cakes: 6 cake cutters, 3 cake stamps, 1 frosting extruder, 1 knife, 1 serving saucer, 1 cake stand, 2 forks, 2 knives, 3 dough tubs. Made safe in the USA with recycled and organic materials. Not sure if Prime is right for you?

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Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2015

Here are the best Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Coupons, Deals, and Freebies this week! With subscribe & save, if you have five or more qualifying subscriptions arriving on the same day each month, you get a 15% off discount instead of 5% — making your prices that much better than those shown here. These Organic Coffee Co.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. You might uncover some garments that have seen better days and should probably have been recycled some time ago. Maybe you could organize a clothes swap amongst your friends. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Check out how to make the most of your harvest to get 150 points. You can redeem your points for a number of great rewards including gift cards, high-value coupons for organic products, restaurant/retail coupons, and more! RecycleBank is a curbside pickup recycling program that lets you earn points for recycling.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

In a similar way, buying organic local produce from farmers’ markets will cut down on the food miles and CO 2 emissions. Or you could make homemade ‘edibles’ – a favourite cake or luxury biscuits for a special treat. Don’t be drawn to glossy foil or metallic wrapping paper; it’s much harder to recycle than normal paper.

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Koupon Karen

APRIL 26, 2024

In this blog, we will provide vital tips for reinventing yourself in a new environment, aiming to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. Create a Moving Checklist Organize your move with a detailed checklist. This will make your first few days easier.

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For the Mommas

JULY 6, 2016

Make sure you are logged into your account for the points to accumulate in your account and you can then redeem it for high-value coupons for organic and healthy items, magazine subscriptions and more. Make Your Own Disney Jungle Book Puppet Theater – 25pts. Get Excited About Organic Waste Diversion – 30pts.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 21, 2015

Cheap and Free Kindle Books 4/21/15: Ultimate Raw Superfood Recipes, Lotion Making And More. A birthday party makes them feel special, valued, accepted by their peers and special. The places are also categorized so that you can easily make your pick depending on your general taste. Why not try DIY pallet designs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Those machines use plastic coffee pods that are often labeled as being recyclable – but only if you fully wash them out, take them apart, and separate all the pieces… which we know no one is doing. These are no more green than just recycling that pile of paper. Organic cotton disposables from Huggies. Disposable diapers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Many of us make a big effort to be ‘green’ by doing things like recycling, using the car less and saving energy in the home but did you know that you could do even more for the environment by not eating meat? Other Tips for Making Sure That Your Diet Isn’t Harming the Planet. Related posts: 5 Benefits of Organic Agriculture.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

It's a small thing, but doesn't make me hate washing my hands in my room anymore. I've tried multiple brands, but I really like Bite , because they work much better than others, taste better, and come in glass bottles that can be recycled or reused.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 2, 2012

Each month, visit the interactive, eco-friendly home, find helpful tips, and pledge to make them part of your green routine. You can redeem your points for a number of great rewards including high-value coupons for organic products, restaurant coupons, gift cards, and more! Here’s how: Sign up with RecycleBank.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

According to the organization Waste Free Lunches , the average school-age child eating lunches in disposable packaging generates some 67 pounds of waste per school year. Make 2013 the year you move from disposable lunches and materials to reusable ones. The list goes on and on. Of course, that’s only the financial savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2011

Here are a few gift ideas that make a positive impact on the environment: Give organic local flowers. There are more earth friendly options for perfumes such as making your own out of essential oils. Use recycled paper products. Make sure to give a card that is made out of recycled products.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 22, 2016

Cultivar Candle – This brand makes long-lasting eco-friendly candles in recycable glass and the packaging is created from 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper. Coclico Shoes – Each pair of Coclico shoes is constructed using recycled and renewable components such as cork and natural woods. It works wonders!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2011

Sure, driving a hybrid and cutting down energy consumption help to decrease pollution and help outdoor air quality, but there are also some great health benefits to making small changes around the house. Common household cleaners are a great first step to kick start making the inside of the house green.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2014

We all hear it – “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Recycling can often be easy but I love finding opportunities to Reuse. Obviously, an easy recyclable item, it can also be used to make many fun crafts and other clever ideas. A fun craft that my kids love is to make “binoculars” out of them. This craft is very simple.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. You can even let them manage the responsibility in your household and reward with them with the earnings from recycling cans and bottles at local recycle centers.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 29, 2013

I love organization and items to help organize but I’m not always the most organized! I can think of a few places in my house right now that definitely need some organizing help and my desk/office is one of them! Shed – purge unwanted files or papers and organize the documents in binders.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The good news is that many of the changes you can make will also save you money and may even help you live a healthier lifestyle. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

Be more “ Eco-Friendly ” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads! Love the Earth ” by replacing your t-shirts with new designer-brand organic cotton ones! What a mess that would make, all in the name of going green! It’s about reducing, reusing, repurposing, recycling, and regifting – not shopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Denim, which, according to Wikipedia comes from “the name of a sturdy fabric called serge, originally made in Nîmes , France, by the André family,” is a cotton twill textile woven into a rugged fabric we make into jeans and other denim clothing. Look for organic cotton denim. On average, one pair requires about 1.5

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

throwing them in the garbage) as she makes new creations. I put a bag full of her creations to go out to recycling, and my husband intercepted them because he couldn’t handle throwing out her work. Get Organized' My 5 year old loves art, and she is always creating drawings, cards, and pictures.

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