Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

Kids can be recycling pros and turn trash into cash for their schools through a new campaign with snack time favorite Entenmann’s Little Bites to create a fully recyclable lunch! Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle…Reuse…Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Tips: Recycle. Make compost at home!

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 1, 2024

If you do and you can, here are some things I know they would absolutely adore and can be slipped inside a card: A night (or more) at a hotel If they still have children at home, give them an actual way to get some alone time and book a hotel room and maybe add something for added luxury, like a silk eye mask or some bath bombs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Buy Used Textbooks. Cut your textbook expenses to a fraction by renting or buying used books in older editions for a fraction of the price. Collecting empty bottles and cans after a party and cashing them in at recycling stations can bring in some extra cash if you live in an area that offers this option.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 15, 2012

Description of Product: “We know that time and money are important and want to provide the most comprehensive way to find the products we all love whether at home or on the go. 44 percent of junk mail is thrown away unopened, but only half that much junk mail (22 percent) is recycled. This is where the Catalogue App comes in!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

With an energy crisis capturing the world as we speak, it is a good time to consider how investing in a greener planet can help your business or your home. By doing this you don’t only help everybody on the globe by using green energy , you also help yourself. Going green in the office and at home. That’s not good enough.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Just stop using disposables. Think of all the plastic and paper that won’t need to be made and shipped only to then end up in our landfills, recycling centers, or in nature where it can negatively affect wildlife and even our drinking water. It’s quite simple, really. So, what does your lunch look like?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 29, 2013

Along with helping you learn about the origins of paper and how to use it more responsibly at home, Recyclebank’s now offering tips for when you’re on the job or shopping for groceries. What is Recycle Bank ? This site uses affiliate links. Printable Coupons recycle bank' All rights reserved.

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Koupon Karen

MAY 17, 2024

Over the years, it’s easy to accumulate items that you no longer need or use. Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. By starting fresh in your new home with only the essentials, you can create a more organized and clutter-free living space.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 30, 2013

Simple to do, you can earn 25 Recyclebank Points when you pledge to recycle plastics at home. And then head over to learn how recycled plastics can help you transform your home for 10 Recyclebank Points. This site uses affiliate links. More Recyclebank points are available! All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2011

Also, many people choose to go another route, by making their own organic cleaners at home. An easy method for this is to limit use of pesticides to the outside of the house, doing this will cut down on the chance of the chemicals and toxins related to pesticides. Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 7, 2013

You may be surprised to learn that professional car washes are typically a much greener option for washing vehicles than washing your car in the driveway at home. Washing at home with a garden hose can use more than 60 gallons in as little as five minutes, but most professional car washes treat and recycle water, virtually eliminating waste.

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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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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

RecycleBank has another Learn and Earn offer and you can earn 25 free points by learning how using concentrated laundry detergent at home can help conserve larger natural resources. RecycleBank is a curbside pickup recycling program that lets you earn points for recycling. Here’s how: Sign up with RecycleBank.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal! Use Less Energy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

By avoiding to pay for even little things like plastic bags at the grocery store or recycling and returning your empty glasses, not only do you save money, but you help the planet as well. Going Green at Home. You can start to go green with your finances at home. Many people, including myself forget that part.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

This isn’t a big problem if excess food from one meal is recycled as meals or snacks in the following days, but you need to rethink your portion control if it’s just going straight in the bin. to use them up. If they’re right in front of you every time you open the fridge, it should encourage you to use them up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Many people find it relatively easy to implement green living strategies at home but wonder how they can make the same positive changes in their workplace. Many of the same sustainable lifestyle changes that work in the home can be incorporated successfully into most workplaces.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 12, 2011

RecycleBank currently has some coupons that you can use on your total grocery store purchase! The Alberstson’s coupon can be printed at home, but the terms say that it must be redeemed after all manufacturer and store coupons discounts have been applied. The coupons I found for stores in my area are: $5 off $40 at Sprouts. $5

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Open south-facing window curtains during the day when they’re exposed to direct sunlight, and close them when the sun sets to protect your home from drafts and temperature loss through the cold glass. Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable when you’re at home and awake. Use efficient Christmas decorations.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2015

This Raised Garden Kit is only $28 today at Home Depot. You could plant flowers but we use our raised garden bed for growing vegetables! Use six cubic feet of soil to fill this bed and plant it with herbs, vegetables, or flowers. This is perfect if you are still looking for a spot to plant a garden in your yard.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Use Cash I like to use cash while on vacation, because I am less tempted to buy useless souvenirs and over spend with a credit card, but it takes a little planning to come up with the cash that we need. Some of our ideas: We have a yard sale every spring and use that cash for our vacation. Will there be laundry facilities?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

According to Wikipedia, “sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the earth’s natural resources” Lester R. Gradually, though, we are becoming aware that there are limits to which humans can use the natural resources of our planet.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2013

WaterSavers is committed to promoting the importance of using eco-friendly car washes that use less fresh water and return clean water back into the environment. Professional car washes also responsibly dispose of — and in many cases recycle and re-use — the water runoff. Here are 3 Simple Tips for Conserving Water: 1.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 21, 2011

CurrClick – Free Recycling Sight Word PocketBook from CurrClick. FaveCrafts – Download the Free Recycling Crafts eBook. Rue La La – The Earth Day at Home boutique has Organic Cotton Bath Towels, Wash Cloths, and Bath Mats for as little as $5.85 Or get $0.50 CVS - Get a Free Green Bag Tag after ECBs this week.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Have the party at home: Avoiding fancy venues also allows you to avoid those crazy expensive and special features of a themed party. And with a party at home, you can get way more creative and customize it to their preferences! To save even more money, keep the decorations from each year and recycle them for the next child!

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 11, 2011

Ashley over at Frugal Coupon Living found a really great deal for us this week from Drugstore.com – Seventh Generation Recycled Bath Tissue, 12 Big Rolls, on sale for $6.29 (reg. In addition, you get 10% off all non-prescription items automatically at checkout, which means that you can get this 12 pack for only $5.66!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Brewing your own coffee or tea at home each morning is the obvious solution – and getting up early enough to eat breakfast can help control the urge to snack (or waste money!) Offices who have replaced aging desktop computers with laptops use up to 70 percent less electricity and generate less heat waste. The Work-From-Home Solution.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 19, 2013

Origins – Bring one of your current empty skin care products to your local Origins counter and they will recycle them for free! Pottery Barn – Visit your local Pottery Barn Kids Store from Saturday April 20th through Monday April 22nd to get a FREE Packet of Seeds for your kids to plant at home (While supplies last).

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 24, 2012

Description of Product: “We know that time and money are important and want to provide the most comprehensive way to find the products we all love whether at home or on the go. 44 percent of junk mail is thrown away unopened, but only half that much junk mail (22 percent) is recycled. households combined. •

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

You can still enjoy all Italy has to offer from home! Make a Tower of Pisa using recycled materials such as cereal boxes and shoes boxes. Sail down the “Nile” at the local swimpark, practice painting hieroglyphics on large cardboard sheets or using chalk on the sidewalk. This site uses affiliate links.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 24, 2013

Using a paint brush paint them with the glow in the dark paint. Younger children can even make their own musical instruments if they wish using recycled materials. Host your own theatre night at home! This site uses affiliate links. It won’t cost you any more than $4.00 Toss them around the yard.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 26, 2012

I love the automatic two-sided printing feature – when I am printing things at home I often use that feature to save the paper! It’s Energy Star qualified and designed to be recycled if you ever need to get rid of it. Did I mention it’s also eco-friendly?

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Make these bouncy balls using basic ingredients at home, and then take them outside for some fun bounce time. This is an awesome way to use an old pool noodle, and kids will love it! Spread out a sheet and let kids create their own art using paints! How creative and cute!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

As a grad student, I had hit a few “vintage” shops but had never really looked to outfit myself or children using resale clothing. But as my daughter grew, I noted how many nice things I was giving away. . :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). It is also useful to an instant stain remover wipes or sticks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Most of us by now have heard the phrase “ zero-waste ,” especially when referring to manufacturing facilities or even restaurants. Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home.

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