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. Plastic trash bags.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 9, 2011
Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, etc. Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. Reuse what you can. We also save containers from items and reuse them for storage at a later time.
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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. Containers.
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Here are a ten crafts that I was definitely inspired by! Such a cute way to reuse toilet paper rolls (or even paper towel rolls if you have longer cords). A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) Definitely an inspirational way to reuse Tic Tac containers, I would never have thought of it!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year. Free Kids Crafts has some ideas. Put your unwanted Halloween decorations out for reuse by donating them. Tip # 4 on decorations.
Couponing 101
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Gift bags and bows can be reused year after year. While they may eventually wear out, reusing them can at least reduce the impact. Reuse Whatever You Can. However, a lot of your disposable Christmas products can be repurposed and reused. If not, it may come in handy for crafting projects. Eat What You Prepare.
Saving Everyday
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Pinterest is full of great fashion tips, decor ideas, craft and DIY projects and so much more. There’s only three ingredients–Water, Corn Starch and Food Coloring–all of which you probably have in your pantry right now. Reuse Creamer Bottles for Storage : Got a great deal on Coffee Mate? Even better?
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