Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

There are well-made reusable and washable containers, bags, drink holders, and even straws sold at places like Reuseit.com. Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner. Just stop using disposables. It’s quite simple, really. It’s quite simple, really.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year. Put your unwanted Halloween decorations out for reuse by donating them.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

Wine boxes, barrels, watering cans, and large tubs can all be converted into containers that will work well on your balcony. Compost and mulch: Just as you can enrich the soil in a more traditional garden, it’s possible to do the same with your container garden. Cherry tomatoes. Strawberries. Salad greens. Bush beans.

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Growing Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Over the years, their “bombs” have taken many different forms, from the first condom-filled versions to mud and clay seed balls to hollowed-out eggs filled with wildflower seeds, compost, and water. There is a shop page on the website as well, where they sell books and lavender pillows to raise funds.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better! Purple raspberries from my garden.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

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. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Preserve Some of Your Food. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

As the shell breaks down, it acts as part of the compost , and it is also a natural slug repellent. You can plant your seedling in a container as well, without removing it from the eggshell. Container Garden Ideas As you create your container garden, think of the items that you might be able to reuse.

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Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228