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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store. Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels. When Buying Electronics, Choose Rechargeable Items. With a little creativity, you can re-use a number of items. Whenever you buy new, you are using up resources.

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Would You Live in the Past for Peace of Mind and Financial Well-Being?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Instead, you’ll choose items like cloth napkins and cloth towels. Of course, this makes sense. recently featured the story of Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse who lives in Amsterdam.

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The Green Option That Saves You Money: Paper Magazines vs Digital

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the advent of laptop computers, smart phones, tablets and ereaders, the paper and ink versions of our popular magazines may soon be a thing of the past. What is the greener option – paper magazines or online? There has always been a plethora of magazine titles to choose from, whatever your age, interests and politics.

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BJ’s Wholesale Black Friday Deals

Saving In Akron

Computer Accessories. Electronics. Electronics » Home Theater. Puffs Tissue Paper (8-Pk. Bounty Paper Towel Rolls (Print) – $4.00 Bounty Paper Towel Rolls (White ) – $4.00 Dearfoams Women's Slippers – $5.00 Women's Clothing. Asus 15.6" Housewares.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Skip the paper towels and instead keep some old towels and rags under your kitchen sink to clean up kitchen spills. Invest in a silicone baking mat to replace parchment paper. Power down the electronics when they’re not in use.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Turn it Off- Lights, computers, and other electronics consume energy and our money. Make your own.

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Walgreens February 2016 Savings Booklet – Loads of Savings

Coupons Do Work

FYI: when you scan the coupon, the computer will deduct the discount amount off of each item purchased. 1/1 Scott Naturals Paper Towels 6 rolls. $1/1 1/1 Viva Paper Towels 6 rolls or Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue 12 big rolls. For example, if you use a $1/1 Walgreens coupons, it will deduct $2.00.

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