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12 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ah, recycling. But while (most) everyone knows that you can recycle glass bottles, aluminum cans, newspaper, and cardboard, there are many other things that can also be recycled through a variety of methods. Let’s take a look at a few items you may not have known were recyclable. Make sure to recycle or sell that old one.

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My Backyard Compost

Family Balance Sheet

That composting is a great way to recycle yard and kitchen waste, return nutrients back into your soil and that it is quite easy. Compost bins are easy to make yourself with recycled wood pallets or plastic garbage containers. So what did I learn at the seminar? It's kind of hard to screw it up and when you do, it is easy to fix.

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7 Ways to Upcycle Glass Jars

Couponing 101

Even recycling has its environmental costs. It’s always better to reuse than recycle! Lauren calls them winter mason jar lanterns, but I think these are just perfect for a spring evening out in the backyard! And finally, another benefit of upcycling is the fun of actually doing it!

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50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring

Couponing 101

These super cool backyard hideouts are hanging “tents” made from sheets and hula hoops! All you need is a hose and a simple pool noodle to create lasting sprinkler fun in your backyard. Play a giant game of Twister right in your backyard, and there’s no slippery mat to worry about! How clever!

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Housing Solutions for Seniors

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Elder Cottage offers a program where the home can be resold or recycled. Another concern is that many neighborhoods may object to these types of cottages going up in backyards. MEDCottage can be leased for approximately $2,000 a month, so when it’s no longer needed, the lease simply expires.

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Small Raised Garden Kit – $28

Saving With Shellie

Here are a few other things about this Kit: Recycled plastic and wood Will not rot No tools required Easy assembly This raised garden bed also has really great reviews which is always nice when buying online! Not up for a backyard garden? Use six cubic feet of soil to fill this bed and plant it with herbs, vegetables, or flowers.

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Vacations on a Dime: Centsational Staycation Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

In fact, there are plenty of wonderful staycation ideas that will offer you fun times right in your own backyard! Make a Tower of Pisa using recycled materials such as cereal boxes and shoes boxes. Why not learn a few new Italian words this week as well or play a backyard game of bocce ball? But don’t give up just yet.