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.
Couponing 101
MAY 19, 2020
As such, patriotic crafts are the perfect addition to a 3-day weekend at home. If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to kick off the summer and celebrate the holiday, help your kids try out these seven fun Memorial Day crafts! Simple Flag Craft for Kids via I Heart Crafty Things.
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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!
For the Mommas
DECEMBER 16, 2015
I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “What else am I supposed to do with them?” Use Broken Strings of Lights for Crafts. Instead of tossing that string of lights in the trash, carefully remove the bulbs and use them to make crafts. It never fails to happen.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 6 – Eat dinner at home.
Nicoles Nickels
OCTOBER 27, 2013
The book packs in budget-savvy ideas for Halloween costumes, decorations, recipes and crafts. No matter whether you’re gathering toddlers, teens or adults for your annual spookfest, theAll You Frightfully Fun Halloween Handbook offers low-cost, big-bang ideas to ensure everyone a hauntingly good time. The 192-page book is $16.95
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2015
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. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.
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