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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. What do you do to recycle/reuse on Halloween? Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it.

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What Are Earthships and What Can We Learn From Them About Saving Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

An Earthship is a residential building made from recycled materials that often utilizes an unconventional shape or layout to take advantage of natural solar heating. Related posts: Patience: A Saving Money Must. Five Great Money Saving Tips. Saving Time Saves You Money.

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How to Throw a Green Party

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Print them yourself to save money. Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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Zero Waste Lifestyle

Couponing 101

This family lives a Zero Waste lifestyle – meaning they REFUSE, reduce, reuse, and recycle almost everything. Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! I am in AWE. You can see an example of six months worth of trash in their home – it all fits in two hands. When I came across the Zero Waste Home blog I was captivated.

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