Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Empty vegetable cans.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2019

On top of saving yourself some money, upcycling also benefits the planet by keeping things out of ever-growing landfills. Even recycling has its environmental costs. It’s always better to reuse than recycle! And finally, another benefit of upcycling is the fun of actually doing it!

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Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 72

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2014

We all hear it – “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Recycling can often be easy but I love finding opportunities to Reuse. Obviously, an easy recyclable item, it can also be used to make many fun crafts and other clever ideas. A fun craft that my kids love is to make “binoculars” out of them. This craft is very simple.

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Paper Used Matchbox Binoculars 99

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Friday 11/11 through Tuesday 11/15, Bring in a T-Shirt to be recycled and a Friends and Family coupon to any Disney Store and save 25% off your entire purchase! Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores -. Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 11/12 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Science Lab! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

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Activism Martha Stewart Pottery Barn Kids and Family 127

For the Mommas

MARCH 13, 2015

The Crafting Chicks offer an ingenious way to recycle egg cartons in this Easter basket idea. Let Grass Grow in Your Easter Basket. Grow your own basket greenery (instead of buying the bagged stuff) with this idea from Zakka Life. Turn an Egg Carton into an Easter Basket.

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Easter Grow Your Own Plants Growing 40

Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2015

You could plant flowers but we use our raised garden bed for growing vegetables! Here are a few other things about this Kit: Recycled plastic and wood Will not rot No tools required Easy assembly This raised garden bed also has really great reviews which is always nice when buying online! Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Home and Garden 40

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Backyard Oversized Memory Game from Dollar Store Crafts. Exploding Sidewalk Chalk via Growing a Jeweled Rose. DIY Homemade Wind Chimes via Hands On As We Grow. Paper Plate Frisbees via Crafts by Amanda. Paper Plate Frisbees via Crafts by Amanda. Kids will love this.

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Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81