Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Here are some ideas for new hobbies that will get you off the couch and add to your well-being. However, many people thrive in the kitchen, due to a curiosity for experimentation and a general love of food. Hiking is a hobby you can begin at any age, even in your senior years. Remember that hiking trails come in all levels.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Fuzzy pink & red throws to wrap up in once you’re on the couch with your dessert creations. Game night: Grab a deck of cards for a night of games on the couch. Fuzzy pink & red blankets to cozy up in on the couch. For an extra-special touch, make Photo Playing Cards ahead of time with a special picture!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Do you realize how much change is hiding at the bottom of your purse, in your jeans, and in the couch cushions? Save Those Pennies.

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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

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JUNE 11, 2020

For many of us, food is one of the highlights of any vacation. Food is one easy way to dive into the world of the movie. It allows you to explore different locations without leaving your couch, which is good for your budget in addition to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. Take a Culinary World Tour.

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 3, 2016

31, allowing you to get a Cinco de Mayo discount without leaving your couch. Cinco de Mayo Food Savings With Loyalty Clubs. From fast food chains to sit-down restaurants, save money on your Cinco de Mayo celebration by signing up for email newsletters and loyalty clubs at your favorite Mexican restaurants.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

Make sure you do the floor, your furniture, under the bed and couch, and of course inside your pet’s house (if they have one.). I use food grade diatomaceous earth all over my house, inside and out, for keeping ants and cockroaches at bay. Using a broom is nice, but doing so can just move fleas and their eggs from one place to another.

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 2, 2013

Beauty Foods. Beauty Foods has created a night-time drink that promotes relaxation, sleep and improved skin. Celebrities, luxury spas and high-end Beverly Hills retailers love Beauty Foods and now you can too. I used it while sitting on the couch and put a towel around it as it was a little painful at first for me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

After a long day of moving, we sat down on the couch to turn on the TV and realized that we didn’t have the cable cord in order to actually watch cable. Food Supplies. Food is obvious. Storage bins. Toothbrush holder, soap dish. Cables, Cords, and Modems. We had free cable in our basement suite. It was super frustrating.

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Modems Home and Garden Buy Buying 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

I had trouble sleeping up until my 20′s, when I found a balance between exercise, food, and work, which helped me sleep. There are also many foods that can keep us up; anything with caffeine or excess sugar in it, for example. Drinking tea, taking a relaxing bath, or just hanging out on the couch can help make you drowsy.

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Wellness Bath and Body Works Food and Drink Cycle 188

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

I can’t help myself…she is so stinkin’ cute…even if she is on the couch. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

My day was spent sitting on the couch with her in my arms and washing loads of puked-on laundry. Yes, I was looking forward to the day off. But this all came to a screeching halt when my youngest started to get sick around 10am and continued to be sick into the evening. She had me at caramel. Broiled Grapefruit at A Few Short Cuts.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Whatever the weather outdoors, family and friends can watch the game from the couch with some great food – like Cheese Fondue from Emmi of Switzerland – it’s the perfect option for a group to enjoy and easy to prepare for the host! The taste is rich and creamy, this is comfort food at its best! All opinions remain our own.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Although, we didn’t move from the couch that evening…but we did survive. For the food, the kids ate pizza and drank apple cider. Over the weekend, we hosted 12 other children to celebrate my daughter’s 8th birthday. 14 kids altogether. 14 kids…and my husband and I lived to tell about it.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

I remember going to the Wawa in college, grabbing a pint of this, and settling in on the couch in the sorority house to watch some movies or hang out with my sorority sisters. But they knew they had to do something, so they decided to start their own food business.

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DECEMBER 8, 2019

There’s so much to do and so little time left, especially when all you want to do is curl up on the couch and watch Hallmark movies. Whipped Shortbread with Peanut Butter Cups via This is Not Diet Food. The holidays are coming, and you might be starting to feel the time crunch.

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Cookies Recipes Simple Holiday 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2013

Most found are fast food wrappers and cups. More people should copy the rednecks down in the Ozarks, where they have an annual couch burning bonfire/beer fest! What Kind Of Litter Is There? Most highway litter(59 percent) is paper, 16 percent is cans, 6 percent bottles, 6 percent plastics and 13 percent miscellaneous. Yes, furniture.

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Beers Missouri West Virginia Health and Beauty 202

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Product Name: Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods. Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods is a family owned and operated Italian-American business that makes Italian prepared meals found in your freezer aisle. As Michael says, “If you can’t find it in Mom’s kitchen, we won’t use it in our food.”. Product Price: $3.00 – $9.49.

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The Coupon Game

OCTOBER 29, 2011

I'm more of a "cozy up on the couch with hubby with a bowl of popcorn" kinda gal. What is your favorite food? Foods you dislike? Most Fast Food chains. I've come to crave whole foods most of the time. Favorite fast food restaurant? What is your favorite TV show? The Amazing Race" 5. Favorite place to eat?

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North Carolina Macaroni Grill Flowers and Gifts TV shows 85

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Plan ahead to have some quick, easy breakfasts that are high in protein and whole grains and low in sugar (for example, Van’s Natural Foods 8 Whole Grains Pancakes and Waffles, or its latest better-for-you option, Ancient Grains cereal featuring 6g of protein and 5g of fiber), and make sure your morning routine includes time for kids to eat.

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Giveaway Kids and Family Breakfast Video Games 68

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Drape the couch and chairs with sheets for a makeshift tent. Noah loves Weaver chicken nuggets and we love giving him food that is nutritious and good for him! Moms can feel good serving them to her kids because they have zero grams trans fat per serving and are high in protein. · Go camping indoors. Start a dance party.

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Giveaway Kids and Family Couch Dinner 107

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

Barbie doll can slide down from the second-story living room (featuring a couch, TV and glam chandelier) to make a splash at a fun campsite pool party. Included accessories — a fire pit, roasting sticks with marshmallows, cookware, food and place settings — add to the camping storytelling fun.

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For the Mommas

MAY 2, 2015

When a freak fast-food accident almost kills dayreaming city girl Lisa Flyte, she decides it’s time to get a backbone and really start living out loud. But how is a shrinking violet like Lisa supposed to get tough all of a sudden after a lifetime of watching from the couch? Miss Adventure: a romantic comedy by Geralyn Corcillo.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The idea here is that on specific days (mostly Fridays), these coupons give you an opportunity to get a free item like pet food, bread, yogurt, and so on. You don’t even have to leave your couch! They will also highlight which ones have discounts, promotions, and digital coupons available for you to use.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 10, 2019

Movie Night at Home: Gather up your favorite chick flicks and his favorite action movies for a fun movie night in snuggling on the couch or in bed. My husband and I have taken a few at our local Whole Foods and always have so much fun! Take a Class: Look for cooking classes in your area.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 11, 2012

Availability: Walmart, Target, Walgreen, Rite Aid, Kmart, Drugstore.com, Kroge, Duane Reade, Meije, Publix, Fred Meyer, HEB, Harris Teeter, Kinney, Harmon, Shopko, Food Lion. Availability: Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Giant, Duane Reade, Wegmans, Food Lion, Pathmark, Weis, ShopRite, Meijer, Kroger. 3.99-$4.99, 16 pack……………$6.99-$7.99.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2011

We’ve all seen signs in the restrooms of fast food restaurants reminding employees to wash their hands. Protecting yourself against germs at work and on the ride home is beneficial, but don’t forget, germs can gather anywhere, even your own couch or kitchen table. It is a simple deterrent to guard against illness.

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Baileys Health Insurance Health At&T 153

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 7, 2016

I also went from being a couch potato to taking 5 mile hikes, biking for 60 minutes a day, and ultimately looking forward to the next active challenge! Balance Complete, a super-food-based, daily, superfood energizer and nutritive cleanse. I went down 4 dress sizes (and shopping is way more fun!).

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 22, 2013

But the oldest, B-Bert, likes to wind around my feet whenever I’m preparing food. Stuffed behind couch cushions, stuck in drawers, up on shelves and down on the floor. The cats don’t have toys so much, they play with whatever amuses them. My yarn, the dogs’ round treats (which they use as soccer balls), each other.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2011

We’ve all seen signs in the restrooms of fast food restaurants reminding employees to wash their hands. Protecting yourself against germs at work and on the ride home is beneficial, but don’t forget, germs can gather anywhere, even your own couch or kitchen table. It is a simple deterrent to guard against illness.

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Baileys Health Health Insurance At&T 133

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

With over 25 million sold, the Snuggie® Blanket has warmed the hearts (and bodies) of Americans, solidifying its place on the couch. Purchase Information: You can find them at AdoraCalcium.com, Whole Foods, CVS/pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart, Stop & Shop, The Vitamin Shoppe, Wegmans. Product Price: $14.99. Product Price: $8.99.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 4, 2016

Skip the lines and shop from anywhere, even your couch. 11 am EST: Airtight Food Container – AirScape Glass 32 fl. Hottest Amazon Deals 1/04: BEARPAW, Skechers, Disney & More! These limited-supply deals will go quickly, but new deals will be added as often as every 5 minutes so you can be sure to find a great deal!

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Disney Clothing and Accessories Home Theater Systems January 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 10, 2013

Much like leisurely reading and my couch potato days, I become way too busy with classes, homework, and school. This should come as no surprise…I think I talk about Alice in Wonderland as much as I do food and Tower of Terror, ha! This movie addiction lasted well into middle school years, dropping off some during high school.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 10, 2016

Skip the lines and shop from anywhere, even your couch. 11:30 am EST: Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Food Strainers |Sieves with Handles| Set of 3 Fine-mesh Colanders Warranted for Life |Strain Bouillon Soup Yogurt |Wash Quinoa Rice Vegetables Pasta| Sift Flour Loose Tea. Prime Early Access Deal. Prime Early Access Deal.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 11, 2016

Skip the lines and shop from anywhere, even your couch. 1 pm EST: Typhoon Vision Stainless Steel Digital Food Kitchen Scale, Red. Hottest Amazon Deals 1/11: Mega Bloks, Disney Kids, T-fal & More! Prime Early Access Deal. 12:30 pm EST: j/fit Dumbbell Set with Stand, 32-Pound, Black. Prime Early Access Deal. Prime Early Access Deal.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Skip the lines and shop from anywhere, even your couch. 11 am EST: Lil’ Jumbl MealPro All-in-One Baby Food Blender, Steamer & Reheater – Also Safely Warms & Sterilizes Bottles & Pacifiers. 12 pm EST: Legal Sea Foods Gift Card $25. Hottest Amazon Deals 12/9: Versace, Britax, TravelPro & More.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Skip the lines and shop from anywhere, even your couch. 12 pm EST: Legal Sea Foods Gift Card $25. Hottest Amazon Deals 12/11: Under Armour, Disney, SINGER & More. Amazon has hundreds of limited-time Lightning Deals for you to choose from, exciting Deals of the Day, and savings on your favorite electronics, toys, jewelry and more.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. I had plans for us to go to an outdoor IceFest, however, some cold/bug hit my house and we spent much of February lounging on the couch watching Netflix. For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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