Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

The day after Christmas (what we Canadians call “Boxing Day”), when many people were out snagging deals with post-Christmas sales, I snuggled in with a cup of tea and my two dogs to watch No Impact Man. Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc. I was watching Nanny 9-11 the other day (it’s such an interesting show!)

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars.

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Canning Cheap Garage Sale Garage 185

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. Why not reuse and save some money! #1 For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. Why not reuse and save some money! #1 For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

Just a reminder that this HOT deal ends today (5/4)! This audio series is an excellent teaching tool – especially if you’re an auditory learner! Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Real Food, Real Easy. Reuse, Refresh, Repurpose. The First Five Steps to a Real Food Kitchen. right now, a $640 value!

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97