Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Water is a precious resource and we should do everything we can to conserve it. Speaking of the power of the sun, you should definitely line-dry your clothes more. Not only will this reduce your energy consumption, but it will also make a lot of your clothes last longer. Dial Down on the Paper Towels.

Home 100

Home Compost Composting Paper Towels 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Switch from paper tissues to flannel cloth hankies - Flannel is so much softer on my kids' little noses.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store. Whenever you buy new, you are using up resources.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Couponing 101

MARCH 1, 2013

Here is a list of items that you should be able to see big discounts on during the month of March: Cleaning Supplies: Cloths, Gloves, etc. Paper Towels. Frozen Breakfasts (Frozen Food Month). Frozen Meat. Frozen Pizza. Frozen Ready-Made Meals. Frozen Vegetables. Garbage Bags. Household Cleaners. Produce: Broccoli.

Cycle 103

Cycle March Sale Paper Towels 103

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Invest in a silicone baking mat to replace parchment paper.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2012

Already swapped out paper towels for cloth rags? Switch out the Shower Head – Typical standard-flow shower heads pump water out at a whopping rate, wasting our most valuable resource while costing you money in return. Do you always have your reusable bags at the ready for your next shopping trip?

Green 201

Green Electronics 7-Up Office Supplies 201

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I worried because we don’t have a lot of room for cat trees and such, but Clark is resourceful and found our high bookshelf is the perfect cat perch, no expensive cat trees needed! Makeup, nail polish, and clothes. But I had to SHOP for clothes. Cloth diapering. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

Rent 178

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178