Crafts Food Re-use Recycled 
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.
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. Two liter soda bottles.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 19, 2012
Sufficient food is vital for them to make it to the next spring, literally. Below are four quick, simple ways to build a bird feeder from recycled materials that you probably have laying around the house. Craft knife. If you have used a large soda bottle, repeat this process on the other side of the bottle. Craft knife.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 2, 2012
Christmas Trees and Lights in the UK has some great ideas on how to turn a white Christmas into a green Christmas… Buy Smarter Look for locally made gifts at craft fairs and boutique shops. In a similar way, buying organic local produce from farmers’ markets will cut down on the food miles and CO 2 emissions.
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Here are a ten crafts that I was definitely inspired by!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume.
Saving Everyday
APRIL 10, 2019
True Food Kitchen in Green Hills is one of them. True Food Kitchen is a full-service, health-focused restaurant and bar. Their philosophy is that food should make you feel better, not worse , and it couldn’t be more accurate. They’re highly trained, know the menu, and can answer all your questions.
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