Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

Be more “ Eco-Friendly ” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads! They have assembled teams of charlatans with the goal of tricking you into buying products you don’t need just because the product is “green” – and they are very good at their jobs. Yes, we can buy more eco-friendly products when we need them.

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Green Buy Buying Recycle 254

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2011

If you work out how much you’re spending on work lunches in the average work week, you might be surprised to know just how much money is being frittered away. You can save money by taking your own lunches to work and depending on what you’ve previously been grabbing in your lunch break, it might be a lot healthier too.

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Lunch Lunches Saving Money Money 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Buy a bunch—really you can never have too many. The only drawback to using grocery bags is that they are not insulated, so if you need to keep something cold, they are not going to work. This is much less expensive than buying the small trash bags. Some recycling centers will recycle these bags as well.

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Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Oregon is strong into recycling, reducing, and protecting the land. They work, at least they did the last time I used them. If I buy A, it will take longer. There is not much convenient recycling. So, I don’t recycle like I did in Oregon and Washington State. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

Earning from trash through recycling is a great way to earn some extra cash and help save the environment at the same time. Excess trash has been a common problem of all societies for decades, and recycling is a way to transform trash into something useful. Numerous websites are dedicated to buying these used electronics.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Electronics 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

However, to ensure that everything runs smoothly at your home or work, you need to know how to effectively contribute. For example, you should at least have separate bins for recyclable and non-recyclable waste. The first step of great waste management solution s is working on reducing the amount of waste that you produce.

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Simple Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 9, 2023

sterile techniques (such as creating a sterile field, or the process of putting on and removing sterile gloves) And of course, there’s lots of work to do at home, like: assigned readings assigned quizzes lab videos to watch lab homework any self-directed studying that’s necessary (like prepping for exams, making flashcards, etc.)

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Shoes Re-use Education At&T 196

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

I have been working on bringing fewer or smaller things on my trips when I travel, which might be difficult for those who want to take their whole routine on vacation with them. I bounce between several brands, so I'm not super picky when I buy a new small one for my travel bag. Deodorant is easy to downsize.

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Lighting Travel Makeup Home 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here are some ways we recycled our moving waste: Creative Ways to Use the Excess Supply. Building a fort out of the boxes is another way to recycle and keep the kids entertained. We hauled all the excess out to recycling on our curbside recycling day. Wrapping paper. Practical Ways to Use the Excess. Sell the excess.

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Moving Company Making Recycle Recycled 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Chances are that at least some of the time you bring your own bagged lunch to work or to school. And when I think back to when I worked in the corporate world, I remember how much money I spent going out until I switched to bringing my own lunch from home! Just stop using disposables. Washable plates and bowls.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Buy Used Textbooks. Cut your textbook expenses to a fraction by renting or buying used books in older editions for a fraction of the price. The advantages of bicycle commuting are endless for those who make it work. You can even put this practice to work in your own house. Avoid The Coffee Shop.

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College Saving Money Money Student 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Pay attention to that when you buy. One solution is to buy things loose.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Living eco-friendly is of top priority in our house and so I thought I would share with you some of the things we do to work with mother nature. You can make your own or your can buy them for cheap. Don’t buy bottled water. They work great for going to the gym, out running errands, and camping. Recycle and reuse.

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Making Reuse Recycle Recycled 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

We drive to work in cars that idle in long lines of traffic causing large amounts of pollution to enter the atmosphere. Pay attention to the businesses you buy from. Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Buy in bulk. Buy in bulk as many items as you can. Recycle, recycle, recycle.

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Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 14, 2016

At Walmart: BUY ONE White Cloud Facial Tissue 150 ct. BUY ONE White Cloud Ultra Soft & Thick Bath Tissue 12 ct. BUY ONE White Cloud GreenEarth Recycled Paper Towels 2 ct., and since this brand is sold at Walmart, get ready to get some awesome deals White Cloud Products. Check out the coupons and deals below : .

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Paper Towels Walmart Recycle Recycled 100

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Here’s how the JAWS – or “Just Add Water System” – works. I found that some of the cartridges worked right away, and others I had to "jiggle" a bit to get the cleaner going. The glass cleaner worked great on my mirrors, but I wasn't as impressed with the way it cleaned my granite counter top.

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Cleaning Giveaway Ohio Work 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Recycle your wrapping paper. If not, make a point to save that paper this year, so that you can recycle it next December. Are you handy with woodworking projects or light electrical work around the house? Do you need to boost your buying power this holiday season? You saved all your wrapping paper from last year, right?

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Green Holiday Saving Recycle 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

Grab the power and work with us by using carbon free electricity to move us towards the achievable goals. Look for ways of upgrading and monitoring your recycling facilities so that you know you’re getting the most out of them. Recycle whatever you can and consider if you can use the garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables.

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Home and Garden Fair-Trade ReNew Office 181

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

This Starbucks double-walled tumbler is $30 and when you buy it, you get FREE coffee every day in January! This tumbler is made with recycled materials it gets you one grande brewed coffee every day for the month of January 2015. This would be great for those cold mornings on the way to work or an afternoon pick me up!

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January Coffee Starbucks Recycle 76

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Plus, there’s a recyclable carrying case. I say this because my kid does competitive cheerleading, she is 9, I would NOT buy this for her. The price drops to $15.33–reg reg $50.00. This is the lowest price ever! The set includes one tube of Wet Magnifying Mascara Gel and one tube of Dry Micro Fibers. Not a member yet?

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Amazon Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Take care of your wardrobe to keep it looking work and wear worthy. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. With fresh food – buy only what you can eat before it goes bad. Buy dried milk to use in cooking – especially if you aren’t a regular milk drinker. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. You may even find that it works out cheaper than your current energy supplier! Instead of buying ready meals and fast food, buy more fresh ingredients and cook fresh, healthy food.

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. You can even let them manage the responsibility in your household and reward with them with the earnings from recycling cans and bottles at local recycle centers.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2011

If you are not into the DIY routines, then try buying brands like AJNE. Use recycled paper products. Make sure to give a card that is made out of recycled products. Better yet, send an e-card that they can read at work on that special day. Instead, buy fair trade chocolate that is produced organically.

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Green Perfumes and Colognes Flowers and Plants Fair-Trade 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

You might be able to find one at a consignment shop, a sewing machine repair shop, or ask relatives or friends if they have one that you could either buy or borrow. Use Recycled Fabrics. If you’re on a limited budget and a new sewing machine is out of the question, look for a used one.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 1, 2024

Mom's often do all the work and get almost no recognition or thanks. Airplane Bluetooth Adapter By now, basically everyone has wireless headphones and I'm not willing to buy some cheapo ones with low quality just to take on the plane. It comes in a floral print, in case you still want to buy your mom flowers.

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Mothers Day Mother's Gifts Travel 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Draw up a meal schedule that covers anything from one week to one month and work out which ingredients you’ll need to put the meals together. Be sure to have a look in the fridge, freezer and cupboards so that you’re not buying things that you’ve already got. Be careful with bulk buying. Control portions. Always take a list.

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Food Leftovers Bulk Meals 239

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

It can take a great deal of time to cook for a family every day, and in many houses the kitchen is a place to socialize, to work on homework, to eat, etc. You can also buy cloth napkins. Some nights, paper plates are a lifesaver, but overall it is much less expensive to wash your ceramic plates than it is to buy paper ones.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 22, 2012

Where to Buy: at RadioShack stores nationwide. Description of Product: “Now through April 28, America’s Mobile Makeover Month by RadioShack guarantees at least $30 and as much as $3001 in immediate store credit when you trade in a working mobile phone through this special promotion.

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Giveaway Video Game Consoles Mobile Phone Saving 108

Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2020

As always, you know what your child is capable of, so you might choose to have them do the easier steps while you take on the harder work. If you buy your child new crayons every school year and stash away the old, you probably have a lot of partially used crayons in your house. Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Flower Wall Art via Woo!

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Kids Kids and Family Paper Towels Wall Art 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Even though some razors are made using recycled plastics, most will still end up in landfill. They are cheap to buy, give you a reasonable shave and can simply be thrown out after a few uses. They are cheap to buy, give you a reasonable shave and can simply be thrown out after a few uses. Disposable Razors. The Electric Razor.

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Green Steep Money Giving 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

Recycle items, and choose healthier alternatives for your favorite items. However, do not go overboard, and buy all the items on the shelf. Always Pay With Cash : The idea here, is that you only buy items that you can actually afford. As if, it’s never acceptable to work for free.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Credit Cards 154

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Buy in season. What works for your family?

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Recycle Bank: Earn 30 Points. Buy With Me: Free $10 Credit. Bath & Body Works: Free Travel Size Item With Purchase. Free Sample of Oxy Clinical Skincare. Amazon: Free Valentine’s Day Album Download. Free Organize In Style Coupon Book. Free Sample: Schiff Mega Red. Free Home Management Workbook Download.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Rent 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

I put a bag full of her creations to go out to recycling, and my husband intercepted them because he couldn’t handle throwing out her work. If something is cheap at a garage sale, I may buy it even if I’m not sure that I’ll use it. I enjoy these but believe in rotating them out (i.e. What do I have to lose?

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Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

More times than not I buy gifts and then they are stuck without batteries to make it work, this year I won’t have to worry! Packed in durable recycled corrugate, frustration free packaging. You can choose between AA and AAA. Made with power seal technology which locks in power for up to 10 years.

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Flashlights Recycle Recycled Recycling 45

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 7, 2011

Each Snack Pack includes a recycled cotton sack, cloth napkin, 2 small leak-proof containers made of 304 food-grade stainless steel, a food kozy for wrapping up that PBandJ sandwich or bagel, and a recycled aluminum name tag. You can buy up to 2 of this deal if you’d like. Each item is safe, non-toxic, and easy to clean.

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School Lunch Lunch Lunches Snacks 49