Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Do you use artificial trees or live cut real ones? According to a New York Times article last December, there are a bunch of us that have artificial trees – me included. We have used this tree for 15 years now. In addition, some trees are grown close to where they are used, lowering the transportation carbon emitted.

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Christmas Real Estate Cycle Re-use 181

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

" In other words, you’re on your own, kid. Next thing you know, it’s last-minute shopping at the mall and you’re wrestling a fellow patron over who’s going to buy the last blender in stock for their mother. For the Green Goddess. You too, Dad. Mom wants something from the heart. For the Foodie Mom.

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Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Finds Gifts 75

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. We get so used to the ability to buy whatever we want WHEN we want, that we don’t always ask what is best.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. You could buy some fancy orange oil polish OR just give whatever piece of wood you’re working with a tough scrub with a fresh moist orange peel and, in no time, you’ll have a great, deep new shine.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. You could buy some fancy orange oil polish OR just give whatever piece of wood you’re working with a tough scrub with a fresh moist orange peel and, in no time, you’ll have a great, deep new shine.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40