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. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

There are many small simple changes we can make in our daily activities that have a huge impact on the planet. You can make your own or your can buy them for cheap. We make our own using a few simple ingredients of washing soda , soap flakes, and borax. Make sure to check for water leaks too with toilets and sinks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Lunch Bags Plastic grocery bags also make great lunch bags for your kids or for you. Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Recycle If none of these circumstances apply to you, you can always recycle your grocery bags.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. I cleaned out a large filing cabinet and was stuck with a big box of documents that I didn’t feel comfortable just throwing in the recycle bin. Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Don’t buy, make. Mom’s black cape, some makeup and a piece of cardboard cut and painted black to make bats ears can make someone into Dracula. Eat it by making pulp from the meat (avoid the skin and the stringy stuff inside).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 11, 2011

Here are 5 ways you can do your part at work to improve the budget and limit your impact: Create a recycling program. Almost all kinds of office paper can be recycled. If your office doesn’t already recycle, contact your local recycling agency and find out what needs to be done to get started. Use recycled products.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Donate $1 or $2 towards the cause. Recycle, recycle, recycle. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. Every little bit adds up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. You might uncover some garments that have seen better days and should probably have been recycled some time ago. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores.

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. You can even let them manage the responsibility in your household and reward with them with the earnings from recycling cans and bottles at local recycle centers.

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Koupon Karen

APRIL 26, 2024

In this blog, we will provide vital tips for reinventing yourself in a new environment, aiming to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. Take the time to sift through your possessions, determining what to retain, donate, or discard. This will make your first few days easier.

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New Jersey Healthcare Transportation Friends And Family Sale 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

If you’re following along with the Grocery Budget Challenge , this month’s action step is to organize our pantry to help make meal planning easier. Discard or recycle any outdated food. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat (and is not outdated) to a food bank. Place the coffee by the machine.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Some believe it makes them look cheap. Check the Local Recycling Center Simply go to RecyclingCenters.org to find the nearest recycling center. In many cases, these papers are either donated by the congregation or bought by the church. I have an agreement with my local newspaper vendor to keep copies for me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

You could donate money to charity, help out at local soup kitchens, or even stock the pantry of a widow that you know. Recycle items, and choose healthier alternatives for your favorite items. Recycle items, and choose healthier alternatives for your favorite items. Make time to invest in relationships.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

AC Moore – Saturday 11/12 from 1-3pm, Make a Holiday card to send to the troops. Sunday 11/13 from 1-3pm, Make n' Mold candy making demonstration: Mint Marshmallow Pops. Saturday 11/12 from 11am-1pm Model Magic Turkey Make It-Take It, 1-3pm Papercrafting w/ Fiskars & ColorBok, 3-5pm Textile Crafts w/ EK Success.

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Activism Martha Stewart Pottery Barn Kids and Family 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2015

One of the worst purchases you can make in your lifetime is getting a pair of branded sunglasses. What they don’t know is that most branded sunglasses are made by just one Italian company, Luxottica, who also recently acquired Oakley and have been making Ray Ban’s since 1999. Bottom line is, they’re overpriced.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Starting today, with each free download of the customizable coloring book Tom’s will donate 10 tubes of Wicked Cool! With each free coloring book download, Tom’s of Maine will donate 10 tubes of its Wicked Cool! natural toothpaste to OHA in support of its Smiles Across America program. www.facebook.com/ OralHealthAmerica. Wicked Cool!™

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Also, games make great donation items. You can also earn 10 Recyclebank Points when you pledge to recycle your game. The Family Game Night site has tons of Hasbro Game coupons available. You can use these coupons to get some games for your family or as inexpensive birthday gifts. 4/1 Game of Life coupon. $4/1

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

throwing them in the garbage) as she makes new creations. 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. While I appreciate the thought, those toys don’t get used often, and I feel bad donating them or giving them away.

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Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Saving Everyday

MARCH 29, 2011

Kentuckians Donate More Than 3,200 Phones In 2010 To Verizon Wireless’ Hopeline Program. Last year, Kentuckians donated more than 3,200 no-longer-used wireless phones to Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine ® program, helping to support and put resources into the hands of those affected by domestic violence in Kentucky. in Lexington.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Well, there are plenty of big things that you can do, like driving a hybrid, recycling whenever possible and powering your home with clean and renewable resources. Also when you are out making purchases on your credit, decline a receipt if possible. This lets you donate a small portion of your spending to the cause.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 10, 2013

Kiss My Face supports Seeds of Peace by donating 10% of all profits from Peace Soap to the organization. Body and Hair – Jojoba seals in moisture while coconut and olive oil relieve dryness on skin from head to toe, is a healthy alternative to traditional shampoos and conditioners, and also makes an excellent shave gel!

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For the Mommas

APRIL 19, 2011

Make sure there are no spaces after the discount code. Modo is offering discounts on five styles from their Eco Collection of sunglasses, which are made from recycled metal and plastic. Even the packaging is made of 100 percent recycled paper and an organic cotton pouch. Check out the five styles by clicking the links above.

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Jewelry and Watches Sunglasses Recycle Recycled 56

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I get a high from putting together an outfit that makes me feel cute. Some have regular sale days, coupons for donations, and/or loyalty cards. Check out these opportunities to make your dollars go further. Getting a good deal plus a coupon! :: Make sure it’s worth it. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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For the Mommas

JULY 13, 2014

DVD/CD-ROM DRIVE NOT INCLUDED) Making the laptop thin and lightweight for portability. Donation Pack $19.97 each wyb (10) Shatterproof Rulers $1 5-Subject Notebooks $2 Ticonderoga Renew Recycled Pencils 10 ct., $2 Fiskars Mess-less Pencil Sharpener $2 Pentel WOW 5 pk., Crayola Crayons 24 Pack $0.50

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The whole set is made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. B kids will donate a portion of its toy proceeds from specialty retail partners. With the new CAKE MOUNTAIN playset there are tons of ways to make amazing cake creations. Help us spread the word!

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Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Being aware and choosing to make better environmental choices are good ways to start turning things around for our planet. If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. If you really need non-breakables, look for the clear polymer drinkware that is 100% recyclable.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Make a List of What Needs to Be Done “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” By making a list, you will be able to stay organized and track your progress. If you have a partner around, make sure you involve them and have their input when coming up with the list. Real Happy Mom Let’s start at the beginning.

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For the Mommas

JULY 6, 2016

Make sure you are logged into your account for the points to accumulate in your account and you can then redeem it for high-value coupons for organic and healthy items, magazine subscriptions and more. Make Your Own Disney Jungle Book Puppet Theater – 25pts. 5 Recycling Dos, Don’ts And Double Checks – 20pts.

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Gift Cards Points Recycle Recycled 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

When people think of minimalism, they often picture families living an almost zero-waste lifestyle, meticulously composting and recycling so they only have a single bag of trash per year. Everything from simple meals to simple clothing can help make your life easier. One of the basic tenets of minimalism is simplicity.

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Finance Money Goals Donation 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

I often go out of my way to be eco-friendly: I always remember my reusable shopping bags, I sort my own recyclables, and I even refuse to buy makeup products that include environmentally (and dermatologically) deleterious chemicals like parabens. Which should I choose to make sure I am being as green as possible?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Denim, which, according to Wikipedia comes from “the name of a sturdy fabric called serge, originally made in Nîmes , France, by the André family,” is a cotton twill textile woven into a rugged fabric we make into jeans and other denim clothing. Most of it is produced in Asia, and it is traditionally colored blue with indigo dye.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

The last loan was his student loan and I wanted him to make that final payment. I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. Moving on to 2020!

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