Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

Grow our own garden of veggies. I walk to and from work. Donated to sustainable charities. Switched from chemical personal care products to homemade chemical free ones. Use reusable fabric bags for shopping. Wash laundry in cold water and hang clothes to dry. Participate in a CSA for extra produce that we don’t grow.

Money 124

Money Green Compost Composting 124

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 21, 2016

American Eagle: For every pair of AEO Denim X and Flex Shorts purchased (up to 100,000 trees), AEO will donate a tree with help from The Student Conservation Association through April 22. Ruby Tuesday: If you are a So Connected rewards club member, check your e-mail for a BOGO offer on their garden salad bar. Details at blog.ae.com/.

2016 100

2016 Freebies Raleigh Whole Foods 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. Pick up extra hours at work. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. Not sure about a pantry challenge?

Club 100

Club Christmas July August 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

It works great and I didn’t spend an extra cent making it. Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). We also used popsicle sticks for shims, toy buildings, plant markers in early spring gardens, stir sticks and more. Old clothing parts.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

We drive to work in cars that idle in long lines of traffic causing large amounts of pollution to enter the atmosphere. Donate $1 or $2 towards the cause. How about buying your kid a bike they can ride to school or your wife some organic seeds she can grow in the garden that can feed the family. Can you believe that?

Consumer 124

Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Free $5 Amazon Gift Card for Donating Blood. Free Subscription to Better Homes and Gardens. Free Scoop of Baskin Robbins Ice Cream with App Download. Free Two-Year Subscription to Rolling Stone. Free Subscription to Popular Photography. Free Subscription to WeightWatchers Magazine. Free Download of the Movie Room With Amazon Prime.

Baskin Robbins 100

Baskin Robbins Free Subscription Freebies Cat Food 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be! And vice versa!)

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I use old casual office clothes to work around the house. I have a closet full of work clothes I wore to the office for 20 years, mostly casual slacks and blouses. Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. One of them even has a hole in it, but hey, it is here and it still keeps the lacquer in its place.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Saving Everyday

MAY 3, 2013

Joe’s Crab Shack – Donate $5 to Autism Speaks & get FREE Crab Dip or donate $10 for a FREE Classic Steampot. Olive Garden – Several printable coupons! Bath & Body Works – Free item w/$10 purchase Exp 5/3. Jamba Juice - $2.00 off ONE Jamba Juice Smoothie 16 oz+. O’Charley’s – 20% off purchase through 4/30.

Restaurant 40

Restaurant 2013 Ruby Tuesday Bath and Body Works 40

Saving Everyday

APRIL 19, 2013

Joe’s Crab Shack – Donate $5 to Autism Speaks & get FREE Crab Dip or donate $10 for a FREE Classic Steampot. Olive Garden – Several printable coupons! Bath & Body Works – $10 off $30 Exp 4/21. KFC - $2.99 for a boneless chicken meal through 4/28/2013. Krispy Kreme - B1G1 Free Doughnuts On 4/28.

Restaurant 40

Restaurant Bath and Body Works 2013 KFC 40

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

this while working on the de-cluttering (and other) projects. this while working on the de-cluttering (and other) projects. Note: I play the movies on my computer or iPad and then carry it around with me as I work around the house Put out autumn decorations Begin re-reading J.R.R. the carpet. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

For the Mommas

JANUARY 12, 2011

Learn the ‘Drugstore Game’: When you learn how the drugstore customer reward programs work, you’ll be surprised at how much you can buy for little or nothing. Once you’ve met your own family’s needs, consider donating some of your surplus to a local food bank, church pantry or homeless shelter. Do Your Research.

2011 69

2011 Cycle Friends And Family Sale Saving 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Perhaps the city wants to use your land for some public work and invokes eminent domain laws to take an easement. If you don’t want to spend a bundle on yard care, learning how to plant bushes, trees and gardens as well as being able to do your own mowing, trimming, leaf raking and fertilizing is pretty much a required skill set.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science.

Kids and Family 188

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it! Here’s Karen: 1. Biggest mistake ever.

Rent 178

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Olive Garden : Receive $10 off bonus coupon when you buy $50 in gift cards. Piada : receive a FREE Piada, Pasta or Chopped Salad on your next visit for every $25 gift card purchased this holiday season, and Piada will also donate a cup of soup to a local food bank in your community. Bonus card is valid 1/2-5/31/17.

Gift Cards 100

Gift Cards 2016 Gifts Ruby Tuesday 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The Olive Garden - The Olive Garden is saying thank you to veterans and active duty for their service. Stop by and enjoy a FREE Entree from The Olive Garden favorite list on Wednesday, November 11th. No purchase necessary, just bring your proof of service; military ID, Veteran’s ID, DD214 or come in uniform.

Discount 40

Discount Military Freebies November 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. I have tried homemade laundry detergent and abandoned it – time consuming and it didn’t work well in my machine. We’re not good gardeners but we planted a lot of trees for the shade and beauty. I have what I need right now.

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. Consider using your own home or garden, where you can control the amount of power used. If it is a gift-giving occasion, ask for donations to be made to environmental projects that you support.

Green 183

Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. You worked hard to get your excellent credit. Boomer presents Organic Food Gardening. Ever since coming home from my trip to Asia and seeing how poor some people really do live, charity has been on my mind more than ever.

Saving Money 232

Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Olive Garden Coupon – Buy 1 Never Ending Pasta Bowl Get 1 Free (exp: 10/7/2012). Top Retail Coupons: American Eagle Coupon – 20% Off New Jeans Purchase When You Donate a Used Pair (exp: 10/14/2012). Bath and Body Works Coupon – $10 Off $30 Purchase In-Store and Online (exp: 10/8/2012).

Restaurant 55

Restaurant Babies R Us Red Lobster Baskin Robbins 55

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 6, 2012

Off $10 Purchase (exp: 7/21/2012) World Market Coupon – 15% Off Purchase on the Day of Your Choice (Reward Members) (exp: 7/29/2012).

2012 65

2012 Restaurant July Chuck E Cheese 65