Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 30, 2014

Outsourcing tasks is not always worth it, but if you can afford to outsource some time consuming chores to a housekeeping company, you can re-claim a number of hours per week. One such habit is watching television. Get Organized' Outsourcing can be a beautiful thing. You can outsource a surprising amount of tasks. Break Habits.

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Television Televisions Re-use Office 172

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

You’ve seen the ads on television, in magazines, an at the mall. “ Love the Earth ” by replacing your t-shirts with new designer-brand organic cotton ones! Go Green ” by purchasing this reusable bag! Be more “ Eco-Friendly ” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2015

Here is a Consumer Report describing Parental Control apps you can use. There is already an organization promoting a screen free week ( Screenfree.Org ) – which this year in 2015 will be May 4 – 10. Many devices now can be controlled by parents to limit how, when and how much the device is used. Take a screen holiday.

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Parenting Kids and Family Phones DVD Players 100

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 29, 2011

By partnering with Communities In Schools (CIS), one of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organizations, and one that is proven to increase graduation rates and decrease dropout rates, GIVE Education will enable CIS to continue channeling much-needed resources to students who are at greatest risk of dropping out.

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Education Giving Giveaway Donation 63

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Homemade Vanilla Extract via Real Food Enthusiast Homemade and consumable gifts are the way to go! DIY Jewelry Storage via Monoluna Such a fun way to organize and display jewelry and trinkets while repurposing something old! Want to tear them away from their electronics and the television? so it’s incredibly versatile!

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Organic cotton disposables from Huggies. Not only do they still get thrown away, but now organic cotton is being harvested to make something that gets used just a single time. All the consuming in the world isn’t going to help one bit. Stop consuming for consumption sake. Disposable diapers. Eco-friendly utensils.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183