Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Plastic trash bags.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. That is because you should never reuse canning lids. But, acquiring these items need not break the bank if you know where to look. Proper canning jars are made so that the lids fully seal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Use online banking. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. How about buying your kid a bike they can ride to school or your wife some organic seeds she can grow in the garden that can feed the family. Here are some recipes to get you started. Give green gifts.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

Babies often grow out of clothing and footwear in months. Dispose or Reuse? This guest post was written by Georgia Banks. Don’t buy your baby expensive things. Don’t worry; they’ll look cute in just about anything! Be creative. Make your own baby food , build toys for your child, and seek out free samples. The Diaper Dilemma.

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