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Keep Clutter at Bay by Recognizing Where It Comes From

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale.

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. My daughter-in-law came up with this idea, buying bulk pumpkins and bulk flowers. What do you do to recycle/reuse on Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill.

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