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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

Skip the straw So many places now are banning plastic straws, because they aren't recyclable and mostly just end up in the ocean, aspiring to become a part of that plastic island. Because I love eating at food trucks, but I hate plastic utensils.and there's never anyplace to recycle them (if they even are recyclable).

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Daily Frugal Tip: Reuse Old Candle Jars for Storage!

Couponing 101

Raising my hand} If so, check out this fun frugal tip to reuse old candle jars for storage ! The post Daily Frugal Tip: Reuse Old Candle Jars for Storage! Frugal Tips candle storage cheap storage ideas DIY storage eco-friendly free storage ideas frugal tip recycle reuse reuse candle jars reuse candles storage ideas'

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Packing Light: Tips for Your Toiletry Bag

Shereen Travels Cheap

I'm not opposed to buying this when I get to my destination, but I'm cheap and it's harder to find solution some places, like Europe. I've tried multiple brands, but I really like Bite , because they work much better than others, taste better, and come in glass bottles that can be recycled or reused.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags. Cheap Cleaners Cleaning the kitchen can be hard work, but it does not have to be expensive. You can even make your own dish towels out of old bath towels.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can make your own or your can buy them for cheap. Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 They can be thrown in the wash and reused again for next time. Recycle and reuse. I even carry one in my purse so I am always prepared.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Instead of paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!). Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used.

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Best Apps for Thrift Shopping (and Selling) Online

Couponing 101

It can help you snag affordable fashion finds at dirt cheap prices. The more we can all reduce and reuse clothes, the less waste will be added to the problem! If they reject your items, you can choose to have them shipped back to you for a fee or recycled. Why Buy Secondhand? Turn Rags to Riches. Save the Planet.