For the Mommas

AUGUST 15, 2012

This week: Tie on your aprons and put on your safety goggles to earn up to 185 points when you take a course in Home Ec! From shampoo and conditioner to body wash, our bathrooms are filled with recyclable bottles and containers. Learn how much more you can recycle in the bathroom and earn up to 30 Recyclebank Points!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

It drove me crazy to see cans and bottles thrown in the trash when they should be recycled. 3 rd I did my best to stay the course when composting wasn’t as exciting. This is when you have to just stay the course. Just set up the system for composting, encourage them, and stay the course. Getting Others to Join You.

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Compost Composting Work Recycle 185

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Plus, it helps reduce my waste , which is always a plus! Here are a ten crafts that I was definitely inspired by! This was an amazing find for me!

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 16, 2012

This week: Tie on your aprons and put on your safety goggles to earn up to 185 points when you take a course in Home Ec! :: Discover the Dove Difference. From shampoo and conditioner to body wash, our bathrooms are filled with recyclable bottles and containers. Brought to you by Plastics Make it Possible. What is Recyclebank?

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Points Recycle Recycled Recycling 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2014

When my grandpa died at 88, my grandma, then 85, was, of course, heartbroken. Of course, this style of living, where three or more generations live together under one roof, is not a new concept. Elder Cottage offers a program where the home can be resold or recycled. Multi-Generational Living.

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Home Furnishings Family Money 170

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 14, 2017

There’s also a decorative plate rack, storage shelf, sink with faucet and a recycle bin and pull-out drawer. And of course the accessories… This is a really great deal so head to Amazon before the price goes back up! It also features granite-look counter tops and “stainless steel” appliances.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 2, 2012

Recyclebank just launched a Passport for the Planet Campaign to celebrate Earth Month and you’ll be able to earn 500 points of the course of the promotion. Recyclebank is a green living initiative encouraging communities to recycle and live greener. Sweden – 10 points. UK – 10 points. What is Recyclebank?

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 24, 2012

Recyclebank just launched a Passport for the Planet Campaign to celebrate Earth Month and you’ll be able to earn 500 points of the course of the promotion. Recyclebank is a green living initiative encouraging communities to recycle and live greener. Morocco – 10 points. Guinea – 10 points. What is Recyclebank?

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 17, 2012

Recyclebank just launched a Passport for the Planet Campaign to celebrate Earth Month and you’ll be able to earn 500 points of the course of the promotion. Recyclebank is a green living initiative encouraging communities to recycle and live greener. Canada – 10 points. California – 10 points. What is Recyclebank?

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 9, 2013

They cut down on your recycling needs and your electrical use and they are just so darn cute! From Recycle Reuse Renew Mother Earth Projects come these towel storage tin cans. Of course there were many tin can desk organizers, but I particularly like this one from Allison at Petit Elefant. Pretty neat alternative to baskets.

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4th Of July Home and Garden Recycle Recycled 76

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 13, 2013

Binder Recycling. Get $2 off a new binder when you bring in your old one to recycle. You can check out all the deals for $1 or less at Staples at each week that I post, and of course look at the ad online. Save 15% on school supplies such as binders, notebooks, backpacks and more. (It Staples Backpack Deals.

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Giveaway Prizes Lego Win 72

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 10, 2012

Recyclebank just launched a Passport for the Planet Campaign to celebrate Earth Month and you’ll be able to earn 500 points of the course of the promotion. Recyclebank is a green living initiative encouraging communities to recycle and live greener. Australia – 10 points. China #1 – 10 points. What is Recyclebank?

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Points Recycle Recycled Recycling 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

I put a bag full of her creations to go out to recycling, and my husband intercepted them because he couldn’t handle throwing out her work. Of course, the kids aren’t the only ones to be blamed. My 5 year old loves art, and she is always creating drawings, cards, and pictures.

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Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. This is a biggie- because it takes recycling to the next step. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. You can also follow along in my gardening journey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2013

Magazines are usually printed on glossy or semi-glossy paper which is more costly to produce than newsprint and doesn’t break down as easily as newspaper does; it is also often not recyclable. This means that magazines create a problem in landfill when they have been discarded.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Green Paper Magazines 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2011

By making your own lunch, you can cut this figure quite considerably, especially if you recycle leftovers from the night before so that you’re cutting down on food wastage. Even if you’re “only” paying a few dollars a day for lunch, this quickly adds up and can easily set you back hundreds of dollars per year.

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Lunch Lunches Saving Money Money 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Reduce paper use – look at ways to reduce the amount of paper used in the business; recycle waste in an environmentally-friendly manner; reuse waste paper where possible. Turn off appliances when not in use and set computers to hibernate automatically after 10 to 15 minutes.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 3, 2012

Of course, it is even better when you pair the sales with coupons, which is why I highlight CVS coupon match ups for you each week. Caliber Recycled School Box. If you are new to the ExtraCare (ECB) program , it is a reward program that allows you to earn ECB (ExtraCare Bucks) are certain products each week. Caliber Graph Notebook.

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Giveaway Prizes CVS Green And Frugal 91

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Of course, if all else fails, accommodate the squirrels’ need for food. How to Build a Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials Using Nature’s Bounty The Surprising Environmental Impact of Windows The Peach Tree Battle Living Off the Land – My First Paw Paw. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Building Home and Garden Gardening Garden 180

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 24, 2012

. • 44 percent of junk mail is thrown away unopened, but only half that much junk mail (22 percent) is recycled. Americans pay $370 million annually to dispose of junk mail that doesn’t get recycled. • On average, Americans spend 8 months opening junk mail in the course of their lives.”

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Frugal Luxuries

DECEMBER 1, 2012

I take a collection of different types of beans and lentils, mix them nicely in a big bowl and then package them in pretty vintage or recycled jars. There are numerous variations of this gift , of course, depending upon my time and resources. It's pretty simple, as you can see from the photos!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Switching to a different energy supplier can save a considerable amount of money over the course of a year but don’t be too hasty – make sure that you’re getting a good deal as well as a lower price. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Shop around. 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy. 10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 15, 2012

. • 44 percent of junk mail is thrown away unopened, but only half that much junk mail (22 percent) is recycled. Americans pay $370 million annually to dispose of junk mail that doesn’t get recycled. • On average, Americans spend 8 months opening junk mail in the course of their lives.”

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Used Catalog Vera Bradley Salon And Beauty 45

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

If you think you can handle a 3-course French dinner, by all means put on an apron and aim for a meal deserving of a Michelin Star. She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. A simple picnic lunch in the park works fine, too. For the Green Goddess.

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Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Finds Gifts 75

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Of course, your planning starts with where you are going. Thank goodness our rental had recycling containers) What will you need in the kitchen? It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Make a list of expenditures.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Frugal Luxuries

JANUARY 11, 2012

Hint: I cut out as many as I could from the screen at one time and saved them in an envelope for future use.reserving one for this project of course. :) I tucked the circle of screen inside the lid. Here's what it looks like. I measured a tablespoon of mixed sprouting seeds into the jar. and added about three inches of water.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Backyard Obstacle Course via Frugal Fun 4 Boys. Create your own competitive obstacle course (for boys AND girls)! Giant Yard Twister Game via Instructables. Play a giant game of Twister right in your backyard, and there’s no slippery mat to worry about!

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Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Bottle-2-Pen (B2P) is the world’s first pen made from recycled bottles. Pilot manufactures B2P gel ink pens and B2P ballpoint pens which are made from 89% and 83% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles respectively. Purchase Information: Amazon.com , Target, and Walmart . Product Price: $2.88.

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2013 Giveaway Salon And Beauty Band-Aid 96

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

Make a Tower of Pisa using recycled materials such as cereal boxes and shoes boxes. Visit a local Chinese grocer to explore the foods, and visit the zoo of course to check out the pandas! First, visit your local library for information and books about Italy. Next, hit up the local ice cream shop for some yummy Italian ice or gelato.

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Vacation Backyard Kangaroos Ice Cream 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2013

According to Waste Management World : “Exporting waste illegally to poorer countries has become a vast and growing international business, as companies try to minimize the costs of new environmental laws that tax waste or require that it is recycled or otherwise disposed of in an environmentally responsible way”. Their conclusion? “So

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Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Note : Of course , sadly , as per inflation , the book in now almost sixteen dollars via Amazon. ~~~ Several years ago after reading about. and being intrigued by.a somewhat mysterious food - alchemy called " fermentation " I invested twelve dollars for the now classic cookbook , Nourishing Traditions.

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Kitchen Food and Drink Mother's Father 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2013

The argument in favor of paper towels includes the fact that many brands are now made from recycled paper waste , which is good for the environment. Of course, the big factor in most people’s lives is cost; you need to continually buy paper towels if they are your cleaning cloth of choice, so they do represent an on-going expense.

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Paper Towels Paper Money Clothes 245

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2014

I also did not realize that the plastic cups are not recyclable. After I bought the machine, I actually called the company to inquire about the plastic when I realized it was not the form of plastic that I can recycle. Their issue was finding a plastic that met guidelines for consumption, the heat of brewing, and was recyclable.

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Coffee Machines Recycle Recycled 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

I often go out of my way to be eco-friendly: I always remember my reusable shopping bags, I sort my own recyclables, and I even refuse to buy makeup products that include environmentally (and dermatologically) deleterious chemicals like parabens. At last estimate, there are roughly 1.6 Green America Visa Platinum.

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Paper Credit Cards United States Green 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The album also includes re-worked versions of some of Laurie’s classic originals (“Under A Shady Tree,” “Five Days Old”) –and, of course, the beloved Laurie Berkner bedtime favorites, “Moon Moon Moon” and “Goodnight.” The whole set is made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

The gross over-consumption around the world is filling our landfills and recycling bins with unnecessary waste, both toxic and benign alike. The marketers are very good at their jobs, and every single one of us falls for it at some point or another no matter how hard we try to avoid it. It’s not like snowblowers are used all that often.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Kids and Family Camping Equipment Television 212

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 13, 2012

Facial cleanser printable ( Recycle Bank ) OR -$2.25 Facial moisturizer printable ( Recycle Bank ) OR -$3.50 4/15) OR -$2 Baby Organic Harvest printable ( Recycle Bank ) OR - $3 Positively Ageless Skin Strengthening body lotion or hand cream printable =varies after coupon and ECB. each after coupon and ECB.

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