Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. We save them to use for a variety of purposes, such as holding paints, storing popcorn bags and yes, making Christmas cookie tins.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

It’s pretty standard advice to new homeowners that they should have a lawyer present at closing, yet we didn’t. Sometimes the most financially rewarding scenario is to donate it to a tax deductible charity! Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. Know When to Get Help. Record Keeping.

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Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! B kids will donate a portion of its toy proceeds from specialty retail partners. Each time a customer buys an Interactive Story Buddy® at a Hallmark Gold Crown store, Hallmark will donate an Interactive Story Buddy to Toys for Tots.

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Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97