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Messy, clean, messy, clean = NORMAL

The Frugal Girl

But: my clean kitchen never stays that way either. Things get messy, I clean them up. Things get messy again, and I clean them up. Messy-clean-messy-clean is normal Unless you have a maid following you and your family around all day long, your house is not going to be in a persistent state of tidiness.

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How to Build a Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Below are four quick, simple ways to build a bird feeder from recycled materials that you probably have laying around the house. Melt suet, lard or vegetable cooking shortening with a couple of spoonfuls of peanut butter. Remember to replace the seed frequently and keep you bird feeder clean and dry. Build a bird feeder.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cleaning, garden, washing and personal products often contain ingredients that are considered poisons on their own or are petrochemicals derived from oil. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Keep take-out as an occasional treat.

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They’ll make sure that every bit of trash is disposed of properly and sent to proper recycling facilities. It feels impossible to completely eliminate the use of paper towels, especially if you love to cook. Keep Your Appliances Clean. Keeping your appliances clean helps them function better.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

1.) Make your own cleaning products. It is actually really easy to clean lots of things without using harsh chemicals. Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything.

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T-fal 15-Piece Cookware Set $99.00 (reg $279.00)

For the Mommas

The Set is PFOA-LEAD-CADMIUM Free and is recyclable which is environmental friendly. The base is suitable for all cook-tops except the induction. Non-stick interior for easy cooking and easy clean up. Even heat base delivers even heat distribution for reliable cooking results. Feature Specs.

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Day 2 of 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending: Organize your kitchen pantry

Family Balance Sheet

Today is Day 2 of the challenge and we are going to clean and organize our food pantry. Remove everything from your pantry and clean the shelves. Some ideas: Store spices, herbs, cooking oils, and vinegar near your stove. Discard or recycle any outdated food. Welcome to 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending.