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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Eat it by baking the cleaned, salted seed. Cut it up, peel it, scrape it, bake it, then put it in the blender. My daughter-in-law came up with this idea, buying bulk pumpkins and bulk flowers. If your kids are into pretend play, let the costume be part of their theatrical wardrobe. Tip # 3 Use up your pumpkins.

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Summer Camp Activites for Kids for a Winter Business Opportunity

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Then, close to Christmas time, I’ll get back together with the kids for a bake fest. When I worked, I used to buy tins of popcorn from Topsy’s to treat the folks I managed. Bulk popcorn is pretty reasonable. The only fly in the ointment is the cost of ingredients for the cookies and treats I usually make!

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Giveaway #6: $100 Whole Foods Gift Card

Saving Cents With Sense

Then you buy only 1 serving. Buying bulk also helps you save on the cost of packaging. If you are buying a lot, or just a little, buying in bulk is perfect because you pay for exactly the amount you want. Buy in season and local (if possible). Baked Chicken & Quinoa Vegetable side.