Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 22, 2014
10 Paper Product to Replace with Reusable Options & Save Money. I started a backyard compost many years ago before we had kids. Now the compost is also a science lesson for my kids. As we enter into the warmer (and drier) months, follow these 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 19, 2012
As a family, we try to be good stewards of our environment: We crossed 10 paper products off our grocery list and replaced them with reusable alternatives. We conserve water (and save money) during the summer. We compost much of our food and garden scraps. We opt out of lawn chemicals.
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The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. After all, accidentally buying too many shirts on sale isn’t exactly saving us money! I quickly became a daily reader.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 5, 2012
Shredded paper can be put in compost piles. Sharing also saves money, too – and this is all about being Zero-Waste, right? Don’t Waste Food Cook only the amount you will eat, refrigerate any leftovers, and compost anything else. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 22, 2011
From composting and saving rain water to using cloth napkins and reusable grocery bags, I have made many changes in my life over the last 20 years. It was in downtown Pittsburgh at a park where the three rivers meet, if I remember correctly. There weren't a lot of people walking around, mostly hippies and college students.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 27, 2011
Most people have computers these days and an email account, so send out digital invitations, to save on paper, ink and postage. 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. Theme and Decorations.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food.
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