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World Wisdom - Budget-Friendly, Sustainable Spring Break Ideas

Motherhood Moments

“Whether going away or staying home for Spring Break, there are many ways families can create teachable moments about recycling. This is important since P+PB research shows that 95% of Americans say they recycle to some extent but fewer than half know the basics of recycling,” explained Mary Anne Hansan, President, P+PB.

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2024 Trending Travel Products

Shereen Travels Cheap

It's truly *chef's kiss* Everything is recycled Eco-friendly and sustainable products are so popular. Almost everyone I talked to is using recycled materials in all or the majority of their products, be it water bottles or scraps from their bigger items. There are a lot of companies trying to help us on our journey (both of them!).

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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How to Do Mardi Gras at Home

Shereen Travels Cheap

I'm partial to the aluminum Ball cups , because they keep stuff really cold and they are recyclable. The Grounds Krewe has been collecting and recycling beads for years and are offering eco-friendly alternatives to plastic and foam throws that are becoming more popular among the parade krewes. There's a group looking to change that.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. photo by: The post Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use. In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces.

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What We Ate this Week on a Budget | 06.05.15

Family Balance Sheet

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. ” 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. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. Have you tried it?

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Most Cost-Friendly Appliances for Families on a Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

Saving money is critical for families on a budget, and it is a challenge for most not to go over. 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.