Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2011

This carnival will just continue to grow and our donations to different causes will continue to grow. If you would like to join us in our fight against cancer, you can make a donation by clicking here. Suba tells us why you should not use your 401K. Overtime we will make a real difference.

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Compost Composting Donation 401K 124

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 25, 2012

I know that my daughter took them growing up and I can still hear her singing the jingle “10 million strong and growing”! You can support 10 Million Stronger by making a donation of 25 cents or more at www.facebook.com/ FlintstonesVitamins and spreading the word to your friends and family. Donate today!

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Donation Polls Kids and Family Parenting 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

Keep our bedroom temperature at 17 degrees Celsius in the winter and use an extra blanket on the bed. Limited the use of our oven in the summer. Use a heat bag instead of turning up the heat when we are cold. Use reusable fabric bags for shopping. Grow our own garden of veggies. Use compostable garbage bags.

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Money Green Compost Composting 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Kids grow quickly, and many parents find that they only wear an outfit a few times before they have outgrown it. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. A good way to make friends at your local thrift stores is to bring in your old clothing and donate it.

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Saving Money Thrift Stores Money Thrifting 187

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This is one of the areas you likely use every day, so why not start here? If you don’t like wasting products, you might save them to use down the road. Bacteria can grow on used makeup over time, which could lead to irritation or other issues. Otherwise, try to remember when you started using the product.

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Makeup Organic Organization Good Housekeeping 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Most people know that music education helps grow children’s brains. Alex Duncan shows you how to make a one note balloon bassoon using 40 mm pvc pipe, garden hose, duck tape and a balloon in a You Tube video. Find A Used Instrument. She gives a step by step on her site. It sounds pretty darn good too.

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Basically, the way I want to use my free time is divided into two categories: Self-improvement and giving back. I want to be able to grow my own capabilities, and improve myself as a person. It’s a way to connect with yourself and to grow as a person. Self-improvement. I don’t know that I have that much time.

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Son Giving Work At&T 214

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Have each child share what he or she would like to be when they grow up. Encourage your children to use this time for personal growth, or learning things they may not have time for during a usual school week. Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys.

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Parenting Holiday Kids and Family Motivation 100

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

We told you about the FREE Pop Secret & Good 2 Grow deal and FREE McCormick Skillet Sauce deal, now we want to share this awesome freebie with you. 70/1 Barilla Pronto coupon available to print and we can use this coupon to score FREE Barilla pasta and to make this deal even better, we also have a rebate available. Great deal!

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Pop Secret Donation Growing Rebates 40

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Farm-Selected Vegetables – The brand has partnered with select farmers to grow the best tasting, highest quality ingredients for these entrees. Lean Cuisine has committed to donating one million servings of vegetables back to local communities in 2013. Enter the Giveaway! Please enter the giveaway on the widget below.

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Giveaway Frozen Food Frozen Donation 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

Although kids will need new pairs each year, most adults have stopped growing and could keep their good pairs for multiple years. Growing up in the 1950′s, people judged you by the state of your shoes. Don’t use a hair dryer to dry them out as this can damage the leather. Shoes are expensive. Store properly.

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Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 22, 2012

Lifetime warranty under normal use.” ” Review of Product: They definitely did not have thermometers like this when I was growing up where my temperature was taken in a not so nice manner! Enter using the Rafflecopter form below – you can only do each entry once! Automatic shutoff to help extend battery life.

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Vicks Giveaway Warranties 2012 97

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. Our children learn by example.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

We have become addicted to the term “antibacterial&# and use hyper strong chemical pollutants to clean our homes. Do they use recycled products? Donate $1 or $2 towards the cause. Use online banking. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them.

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Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

And then, well, like a weed that just won’t stop growing, the stuff started piling up again. However, you can always borrow what you need from someone or buy it used. However, using these tricks, I hope to keep clutter at bay when we move into our next home. We loved the feeling. Seriously, how does this happen?

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Many people donate their clothing they no longer wear or need, which often include name-brands. Use coupons before shopping online retailers and remember to shop out of season for the best deals. All rights reserved.

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Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Use them for Christmas gifts or inexpensive donation items. 5 off Discover ’n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym. $5 5 off Discover ’n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym. $5 You should print the coupons now while they are available. Don’t miss out on these savings! Here are the coupons available. $5

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Hasbro Toys DC Expiration Date 45

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Disney Store – Saturday 11/12 from 10:30am-1pm, Muppet Craftational Event: Use your imagination to make a most inspirational, celebrational Muppet. Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 11/12 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Science Lab! Jude Children's Research Hospital Benefit: For a $5 donation to St.

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Activism Martha Stewart Pottery Barn Kids and Family 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

What do you actually want to use money for? Saver : As you might imagine, a saver likes to watch the money pile grow, and is very interested in seeing how many pennies can be pinched. So, even though I like using my money, I make sure the important big picture things are taken care of before I spend. I am, in fact, a spender.

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Motivation Money Goals Finance 250

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Malala Yousafzai, named for a heroine of the second Anglo-Afghan war, was a normal teenage girl growing up in the Pakistan Swat Valley. will be donated to the Malala fund. Also for every person who tweets using hashtag #withMalala through March 10 th , $1.00 will be donated up to $50,000.

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Movies Education DVRs Girls 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. It is also usually free or a small donation and open to the community as most churches welcome non-members. Build, Grow, Craft & Read. Out & About.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. 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. Old clothing parts.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

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. You have to use the coupon from your e-mail. They are also collecting used blankets to support the Wake County Animal Shelter.

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2016 Freebies Raleigh Whole Foods 100

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 12, 2011

Where can the product be purchased: online and at independent garden centers across the country as well as for use as fundraisers. For every Growums garden kit purchased through a fundraiser, a generous portion goes to the child’s school or organization and the company donates a portion of proceeds to feed needy children.

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Giveaway Gardening Garden Growing 58

For the Mommas

APRIL 3, 2015

I used to do these surveys when I was pregnant because honestly I had nothing better to do. Opinion Outpost conducts surveys because businesses, governments, public bodies, and similar organizations are interested in the views and attitudes of the people who use their products and services. Here is a list of some of my favorites.

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Work At Home At Home Making Work 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

I used to do these surveys when I was pregnant because honestly I had nothing better to do. Opinion Outpost conducts surveys because businesses, governments, public bodies, and similar organizations are interested in the views and attitudes of the people who use their products and services. Here is a list of some of my favorites.

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Work At Home At Home Making Work 40

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

When she returned home, she created a window cleaning device that could clear rain, sleet or snow from the windshield by using a handle inside the car. AutoTex Pink wipers are also available through Cequent in a growing number of retailers nationwide, at online retailers such as Amazon.com, WalMart.com and Grainger.com.

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New York City Consumer Cars Car 68

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Kidfresh offers time-tested kid favorite entrees with 100% natural ingredients, blended vegetables and key nutrients for growing children – ready in 3 minutes. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below – you can only do each entry once! To learn more, visit www.kidfresh.com.” It’s definitely a win-win!

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Giveaway United States Kids and Family Parenting 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. So, it’s OK to want stuff, to get stuff, to give stuff, to use stuff, and to get rid of stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Product Name: Bright Starts(TM) Having a Ball(TM) Hide ‘N Spin Monkey(TM) Purchase Information: Toys “R” Us Product Price: MSRP $39.99 As baby grows, they can pull themselves up to play. B kids will donate a portion of its toy proceeds from specialty retail partners. Help us spread the word! That’s $12.48

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Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. These days, there is an ever-growing concern about the safety of our personal information when it is shared over the World Wide Web. Sean Smarty from Grow Money talks about How to Invest During College.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This spring, the gym closed down and sold off their equipment at a deep discount so now I am well stocked for any kettlebell weight I want to use. Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. One neighbor took out wooden shelving and put it on the curb and it now is used in our basement to store canned goods.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 166

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2013

Motivational finance books, such as The One Minute Millionaire or Think and Grow Rich stress the importance of giving. Admittance to the group used to insure an individual of shelter, food and protection against other groups and animals. We all know our economy can use some help. How is that? It always has to me.

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Giving Economy Evolve Donation 220

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The speaker gives you sound where you want it, when you want it, with a compact, easy-to-carry and simple-to-use portable speaker that’s UV and water-resistant. And because they come fully cooked, they are ready to be used anytime! With every one sold this year we will donate $5 to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry ® Campaign.

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Entertainment Holiday 2012 Gifts 97

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 187

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 24, 2013

Day Three: Comfort Foods and Gifts for Mom is a wonderful prize package full of yummy food products, some relaxing teas, a unique counter top click and grow garden to brighten up any room and of course, some delicious chocolate! Click & Grow. Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs. Product Price: $79. SeaPak Shrimp Scampi.

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Mom Giveaway 2001 Gifts 111