Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2016

At least 15% of a business’s energy bill comes from the energy consumption that’s used by lights. Recycle office items. Additionally, businesses can participate in cartridge recycling schemes to recycle used printer cartridges. This will also reduce the business’s energy costs from heating over the long run.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

For example, in-floor radiant heating can save you money on your heating bills and reduce greenhouse emissions, but it can be extremely expensive to install because you have to tear up the existing flooring, install the heating elements, then either replace the old flooring or install all new flooring. Start Small. Larger Changes.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 9, 2024

Incorporating sustainable materials like bamboo flooring or recycled glass countertops adds aesthetic value and minimizes environmental impact. While potentially costlier upfront, these eco-friendly choices lead to considerable savings in utility bills, making them financially beneficial in the long run.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

In my area a smaller bin equates to a smaller land tax bill. Just a few simple changes to your daily routing can produce a significant drop in your bills. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything. Everything has another use is a saying often heard in regards to recycling. 6.) Use the car less.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. You might uncover some garments that have seen better days and should probably have been recycled some time ago. If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to save money, even if it’s only a little bit each week or month.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

ThredUP bills itself as the “largest online consignment & thrift store.” If they reject your items, you can choose to have them shipped back to you for a fee or recycled. Poshmark bills itself “the largest social marketplace for fashion.” Favorite Thrift Shopping Apps.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2011

But, by avoiding them, both your trip and your post-trip bill will benefit. When you arrive in your destination, watch out for dynamic currency conversion, which is when foreign merchants charge unfavorable exchange rates to convert your bill into American dollars. So what are these common mistakes, and how can you avoid them?

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Your coupon choices include: $3 off Home Accents Holiday LED Lights $4 off Martha Stewart Living or GE Holiday LED Lights $5 off EcoSmart or Light Show Holiday LED Lights Receive a discount for every string of lights you recycle (limit of 5 discounts per customer). Your lights can even be broken!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

The weather outside is frightful, but that doesn’t mean you have to expect skyrocketing power bills this winter. According to the Efficient Windows Collaborative, installing energy-efficient double- or triple-paned windows can save money on your power bills over time. Make your windows work for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

Re-use, recycle or re-sell. So instead of just dumping the lot, categorize your clutter into things that can be recycled, things that can be given away and things that can be sold on. You can then use that extra money to pay off some bills, treat yourself to a post-cleaning present or put it into a savings account for a rainy day fund.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Easy to recycle and great for the environment! Includes 30 play bills/40 plastic coins/pretend credit card. And if you order today, it also comes with FREE Prime Shipping! About: Frustration Free Packaging: this version comes in a brown corrugate box. Working solar-powered cash register with LCD display. Recommended for ages 3 to 8.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2020

Even if you and your kids have a passion for crafting, you might not feel comfortable racking up a steep bill at craft stores like you used to. Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Flower Wall Art via Woo! Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. Kids Activities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

It takes a little longer to let them air dry, but your electricity bill will be slightly lower. However, you probably do not need all of these lights all of the time, and you can save a little money on your electricity bill if you make a conscientious effort to only use the lights you need rather than all of them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

You can get some great regular updates on reusing and recycling at this money saving blog. Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home. You may also be surprised at how much better it tastes that ingredients that have been shipped from around the world – you can’t beat instant freshness. 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Home appliances can assist the household with maximizing and recycling resources. With all data showing the benefits of eating whole produce foods, finding ways to recycle them and not lose out on expiration dates is possible. Each item on this list shows a way to save in a few areas including food, water, and energy bills.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 4, 2014

recyclable PET bottles; SRP is $3.99. I am always looking for on the go options that taste good and Fave 100% Juice definitely fits the bill! All-natural: NO artificial ingredients and NO added sweeteners. Very low sodium. Antioxidant power of Vitamins A & C. It is so hard for me to get my fruits and veggies in every day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2011

We do do a pretty good job of recycling leftovers into new dishes. goes the refrain “What’s the point of buying milk for cereal if it sits in the fridge making curds???!!” “Why don’t we just TEAR those dollar bills up, and save us the trouble!”… We could afford to double our food budget, and toss all kinds of food in the trash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

Recyclemania – First week of February – RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. America Recycles Day – Mid-November – Encourages everyone to start recycling.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well.

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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. I became a vegetarian 3 years ago, and noticed my grocery bills reduced immensely. Many people, including myself forget that part.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

This saves power, cuts electricity bills and does not affect the comfort of the workers. Reduce paper use – look at ways to reduce the amount of paper used in the business; recycle waste in an environmentally-friendly manner; reuse waste paper where possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

When a bill hits your mailbox, put it in the same place each time until it is paid, then destroy or store the receipt in it’s place. When you get a new book or magazine, put it in the ‘unread’ pile and then eventually recycle or store it with others of its kind. Get in the habit of putting things where they belong.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Sometimes reaching for disposable paper products seems easier, but it doesn't take much more effort to use products that are re-usable or recycled. Are you trying to run a more 'green' household? I don't microwave any plastic containers. You save money and resources.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

” I know that I can recycle the bags, but it seemed wasteful to me and I have to think about whether I’ll do the service again. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. Does your grocery store offer home delivery or store pick-up? Have you tried it? 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Well, there are plenty of big things that you can do, like driving a hybrid, recycling whenever possible and powering your home with clean and renewable resources. Another way to save paper and therefore trees is to set up online bill paying. Before joining HLF, she was a Media Planner with McCann Worldgroup Philippines, Inc.,

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Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

These fit the bill. Dress, mark necklace, self made from recycled materials tights, Target Shoes, Doc Martens Dog hair in shoe pic, P. I can no longer wear them as often as I once did, and as a result I had to get something that I felt stylish in, and were comfortable for more everyday wear.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

My parents don't spend any $1 bills that pass through their hands through out the year. Thank goodness our rental had recycling containers) What will you need in the kitchen? Some of our ideas: We have a yard sale every spring and use that cash for our vacation. They save them up for their vacation. Create a Meal Plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. Thank goodness our rental has recycling containers. 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. Do you really need another coffee mug or t-shirt?

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

5. Towards your Bills: Once a week practice a NO ELECTRICITY DAY. Consider wrapping presents in recycled paper and let your kids decorate the outside! With Your Neighbors: Rally your friends and families together and have a huge clothes and shoes swap. Don’t use TV’s, games, or computers.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

8 Tips To Save On Electric Bill During Summer by Pays2Save. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. Frugal Tip | Go Shopping As Little As Possible.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 26, 2012

Not only does Fanimation offer a wide selection of Energy Star rated ceiling fans, but it has also upgraded its warehouse operations with energy efficient lighting and the use of recycled materials in its product packaging. The cost of the fan is such a small price compared to the money we are saving on our electricity bills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. If you really need non-breakables, look for the clear polymer drinkware that is 100% recyclable.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

8 Tips To Save On Electric Bill During Summer by Pays2Save. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. Frugal Tip | Go Shopping As Little As Possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

I often go out of my way to be eco-friendly: I always remember my reusable shopping bags, I sort my own recyclables, and I even refuse to buy makeup products that include environmentally (and dermatologically) deleterious chemicals like parabens. Meanwhile, credit cards stay planted right in your pocket.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Receive the discount for each string recycled. Not only will you save on your electric bill, but LED lights last a lot longer than old-fashioned traditional lights – approximately 20 years! Brighten your holidays with new Christmas lights by bringing in your old, broken or used incandescent holiday light strings.

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