Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Switch from parchment paper to silicone baking mats.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Grocery 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Think for a second about all of the paper products that you use in your kitchen. You probably have paper towels , and you might have paper napkins. Paper plates are another popular culprit in some families. Instead of using paper towels for every spill, you can invest in some washable dish towels.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Skip the paper towels and instead keep some old towels and rags under your kitchen sink to clean up kitchen spills. Invest in a silicone baking mat to replace parchment paper. Save on your Energy Bill. Conserve water.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2012

Already swapped out paper towels for cloth rags? Lay Down Some Weather Stripping – A roll of weather stripping can do wonders for keeping your heating bill low. Do you always have your reusable bags at the ready for your next shopping trip? But what else could you be doing to green the rest of your lifestyle?

Green 201

Green Electronics 7-Up Office Supplies 201

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Makeup, nail polish, and clothes. I haven’t worn makeup in about twenty years or so, I can’t remember the last time I painted my nails, and I detest shopping for clothes. But I had to SHOP for clothes. Cloth diapering. What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on?

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2011

Adjust the thermostat : To reduce my use of energy and lower my bill, two benefits due to one action, I’m trying to make a point of lowering my heating temperature in the winter, and turning it up in the summer. Reduce paper consumption: Paper towels come in handy for cleaning up pet accidents.

Cycle 150

Cycle Air Conditioners Paper Towels Goals 150