Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. If we all planned our meals properly, ate proper portion sizes instead of cooking thinking our stomachs are the size of Texas, only cook what we can or will eat.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Cook at home using fresh ingredients – home-cooked food is generally healthier, more nutritious, less fattening and uses less energy. Keep take-out as an occasional treat.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

It can take a great deal of time to cook for a family every day, and in many houses the kitchen is a place to socialize, to work on homework, to eat, etc. Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal! Instead of buying ready meals and fast food, buy more fresh ingredients and cook fresh, healthy food. It’s both wasteful and costly!

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Buy dried milk to use in cooking – especially if you aren’t a regular milk drinker. Instead of going out to eat with friends, take turns cooking and eating at each home. With fresh food – buy only what you can eat before it goes bad. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Cooking tips. There are several things that you can do to minimize energy loss while cooking. Also, by cutting food into smaller pieces before cooking you can potentially reduce cooking times. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Line dry clothes. 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 20+ Ways to Reuse Diaper Wipe Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

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