2012

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End World Hunger: 5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Difference

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With more than one billion people, mainly women and children, in the world suffering from hunger, it is certainly time that those of us who have 3 meals a day take action. It is easy to think that one person can do little to help the situation but if thousands of ‘one person’ take action, much can be achieved. The Facts. 1.02 billion people are hungry.

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DIY Hard Lotion Bars

Saving Cents With Sense

I have such dry skin – and the cold winter doesn’t help. Unfortunately, I have passed this trait onto my kids, who all have extremely dry skin, too. In my effort to try to find a moisturizer that would work for all of us, and not be filled with chemicals, I came across hard lotion bars. Not only are these easy to make, they are fun to give as gifts (really any time of year) – and especially during the winter months!

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Giveaway: Embrace Your New Space, plus Win 1 of 6 Wal-Mart $25 Gift Cards!

Couponing 101

It’s Summer time. And I don’t know about you, but I always find myself wanting to tackle a fun project during the Summer. Sometimes it’s simply brightening up a room with some fun thrifty decor finds or doing an ongoing craft project. Other times it’s remodeling an entire room at home. I LOVE projects! Better Homes and Gardens wants to help you “ Embrace Your New Space ” this Summer, whether you’ve just moved into a new home, or you’d like to fresh

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Cheap HOT-N-READY Little Caesars Pizza Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: $8 HOT-N-READY 3 Large Meat Treat and $5 HOT-N-READY Large Pepperoni Pizza at Little Caesars. Where to Buy: at Little Caesars stores nationwide. Price of Product: just $8 HOT-N-READY 3 Large Meat Treat and $5 for the HOT-N-READY Large Pepperoni Pizza. Description of Product: How about a piping HOT-N-READY pizza for just $5? No waiting?

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Kool-Aid Dyed Easter Eggs

For the Mommas

Photo Credit. Will you be coloring eggs today? Evan and I are going to! I bought Kool-Aid last summer for some catalina deal, but we don’t drink it. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it, until I found this! Don’t know what to do with your Kool-Aid? Or perhaps you don’t have any food coloring, here is a good substitute to color your eggs!

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$2/1 Glidden Paint Tester Coupon 94¢ At Walmart

Saving Everyday

The $2/1 Glidden Brilliance Collection Paint Tester Coupon is back! My store has these set up by color (see pic) priced at $2.94, so just $0.94 after the coupon!! Remember, you can print two PER computer. My daughter used hers to stencil a coffee table with flowers…it came out so cute!! Check out the Walmart Deals Page before you head out!

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RECIPE: Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dip

Saving With Shellie

Please VOTE for my Recipe. LEAVE A COMMENT saying “YUM!” to cast your vote. Memorial Day Weekend is the official kickoff for summer. And with summer comes all kinds of barbecues, pool parties and grill outs at the lake. I have the PERFECT recipe to take to your next summer social. It’s quick. It’s easy and I always bring my dish home empty.

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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am still in shock. I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. Thank you. While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live h

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5 Ways to Find Balance in Your Life: Work, Friends and Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It can be easy to get so caught up with the fast pace of a challenging career that your life gets out of balance. Trust me, I have been there. When this happens, you find that your life isn’t as rewarding and satisfying as it once was. Luckily, it is possible to restore the balance of work, friends and family so that you can enjoy life once again. Here are 5 strategies I found helpful in finding balance.

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Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags

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Plastic grocery bags can be irritating and useful all at the same time. These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. If you hate waste, then these bags probably drive you nuts. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do with plastic grocery bags to give them a second life.

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The A-Z of the Top 20 Foods for Increased Brain Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you haven’t noticed I am a bit of a health nut. I read and study and work in the health and I have a huge passion for it. Every day I am continuously trying to live a healthier and more productive life. A more recent passion of mine has been the brain, how it works, and how to look after it. Unlike kidneys, fingers, toes, and lungs, you only have one brain so we need to look after it.

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10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. This notion is simply not true. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality.

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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. Trust me! More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store.

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. However, even if you find yourself tight on money, you can still manage to put a little away each month.

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How to Make Millions with Passive Income

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Passive income is a new concept for many people. Some believe that it’s just a pipe dream, while others have the mindset that passive income is evil in nature because you do not have to work for your income later in life. I often hear the phrase, “I believe in making an honest dollar”, which basically translates into, “I think you’re scheming to get rich without working for it.”.

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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

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Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. Only 1 day left. We are raised by parents to be nice to our brothers and sisters, to care for them and about them and to share with them – after all, they are family. But what if you have a sibling that for one reason or another, repeatedly requests financial help. Whether or not you can give it, or even should give it – you feel guilty if you do not.

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Start Saving Early for Retirement: Tips for Young People Just Starting Out

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

‘The time to start saving for retirement is yesterday’ quipped the financial advisor. The second-best time to start is today! The longer you save for retirement, the more money you will have to retire on, even if the amounts saved are quite small in the beginning. This article looks at the reasons an early start to retirement saving is so vital and why so many people just don’t get it.

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What Buddhism Teaches Us About Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ever since visiting southeast Asia last year, I have been intrigued with Buddhism. It is one of the five largest religions in the world, with several different branches, called schools, existing within the religion. The teachings of the Buddha have evolved over time to become a practical guide for living a full and rewarding life. I am not too interested in the religious aspect of it but more the daily living practices on being calm, grateful, at peace, and how I can live a better life.

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HUGE List of Birthday FREEBIES

Saving Cents With Sense

Doesn’t everyone like a little extra pampering on his or her birthday? Getting a FREE dessert, meal, coffee, or even an eyebrow wax is fun! I’ve been scouring the web to come up with this HUGE list of Birthday FREEBIES for you and I hope you have just as much fun as I did signing up for those you want – and of course, redeeming them! Today is actually my birthday – so I’m off having fun redeeming my FREEBIES today – let me know if you find more and I’ll add them to the list for others to enjoy t

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Chicken & Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Saving Cents With Sense

We have been making our own fresh jalapeno poppers for several years. The original recipe was to bake the poppers instead of frying them to make them a tad healthier. But with the HOT summer, I really don’t like turning my oven on. At. All. So, my hubby had the great idea to grill the poppers! What started as a simple “grilled poppers” recipe as an appetizer turned into a oh-so-yummy recipe that can be used as a main course – or maybe a side dish.

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Baked Zucchini & Parmesan Bites

Saving Cents With Sense

Baked Zucchini & Parmesan Bites. With all the zucchini growing in our garden , I’m trying out new fun recipes and this one is a new family favorite! We picked a couple zucchini this week and came up with a healthier version of fried zucchini by baking it. Everyone loved it – even baby girl! So, if you are looking for an easy appetizer or side dish (great for a party, dinner, or just an afternoon snack), I recommend these Baked Zucchini & Parmesan Bites.

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SAFESKIN $50 Walmart Giftcard Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: SAFESKIN Sport Wrap. Where to Buy: at Walmart stores nationwide. Price of Product: $3.94. Description of Product: “Each year, more than 3.5 million children under age 14 receive medical treatment for sports-related injuries,1with strains and sprains among the most common complaints! SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap is the first colored sports wrap designed specifically for children and teens and is available in red and blue.

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P&G and Kmart Giftcard Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: P&G and Kmart Tide/Bounce Offer. Where to Buy: at Kmart stores nationwide. Description of Product: “From 6/24/12 to 6/30/12, Procter & Gamble and Kmart are offering a FREE Bounce* 40 ct. with purchase of Tide 75 oz. * Up to $2.99 value. For this week in June, Tide 75 oz. liquid detergent will be on sale for $8.97. With the purchase of Tide 75 oz. shoppers can receive a FREE Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets 40 ct.

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Walmart National Bike Month Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Bikes. Where to Buy: at Walmart stores nationwide. Price of Product: starting at $58! Description of Product: “Did you know that 66.4% of bikes sold at Walmart last year were kids bikes and that top-selling bikes at Walmart were pink, black, red and blue? Walmart and Walmart.com offer bikes and accessories for every member of the family at low prices, including: An assortment of girls and boys bikes starting at $58.

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P&G’s May Have You Tried This Yet? Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: P&G’s May Have You Tried This Yet? Products. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: affordable! Description of Product: “Mother’s Day is your day to kick back, relax and not worry about a thing! Of course your kids will make you breakfast in bed, clean their rooms and spend time with you – right?!

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Oral-B ProfessionalCare 3000 Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Oral-B ProfessionalCare 3000. Where to Buy: at department, retail and specialty stores nationwide. Price of Product: $99.99. Description of Product: “ProfessionalCare 3000 provides dentist-inspired cupping action in which a unique, round brush head surrounds each tooth for a tooth-by-tooth clean. Removes up to 97% of plaque from hard-to-reach places*.

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P&G Spring Cleaning Beauty Revamp Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: P&G Spring Cleaning Beauty Revamp. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: affordable! Description of Product: “Spring has sprung, which means cleaning is on everyone’s mind! Remember that spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to fashion. Take time this year to give your vanity some TLC too! Here are some tips for you!

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Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup Recipe

Saving Cents With Sense

Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup Recipe. This is one of my favorite soups – probably because it is just so simple, but everyone loves it and it is a perfect “fix it and forget it” recipe. I’ve been making it for years and it is a great meal, even in the summer, because you use the slow cooker, so it doesn’t heat up your kitchen. I usually make this with bacon, but after all the leftover ham from Easter , I wanted to try it with ham, and you know what?

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Proctor & Gamble/KMART Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: P&G KMART program. Where to Buy: at KMART stores nationwide. Description of Product: “From April 1 to April 7 and April 15 to April 21, Procter & Gamble and KMART are offering a $10 gift card when you buy $30 of P&G products at KMART. For these two weeks in April, you will get a $10 off coupon when you buy $30 worth of P&G products.

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Curious George App and Gift Basket Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Curious George at the Zoo App. Where to Buy: from iTunes for the iPad and the iPhone and iTouch. Price of Product: $.99. Description of Product: “Developed by one of the world’s largest providers of educational materials for Pre-K–12 learning, Curious George at the Zoo is a fun, engaging, and entertaining app that will also support your child’s learning and development along the way.

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$8 HOT-N-READY 3 Meat Treat Little Caesars Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: $8 HOT-N-READY 3 Meat Treat at Little Caesars. Where to Buy: at Little Caesars stores nationwide. Price of Product: just $8 for the HOT-N-READY 3 Meat Treat. Description of Product: How about a piping HOT-N-READY pizza for just $5? No waiting? Sounds awesome huh? You can have just that now at your local Little Caesars! So this year make sure to stop by Little Caesars soon to pick up your lunch or dinner – you can’t beat $5 for a delicious pizza!

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Carter’s Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Carter’s children’s clothes. Where to Buy: at Carter’s stores nationwide. Price of Product: affordable! Description of Product: “Now is the time to save! From April 25 – May 15, Carter’s is celebrating their Fun in the Sun Sale! Selectsummer essentials including tees, shorts, rompers, bodysuits, pj’s, sets & swimsuits are $6 and up online and in-stores.

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How to Make Homemade Butter | So Simple Kids Can Do It

Saving Cents With Sense

There are simple joys in life – and I just found another one. Homemade Butter. Yep, I know, it is simple, but there is something so amazing about creating it yourself and watching your kids’ eyes light up as they also create this buttery-masterpiece. I was inspired by this recipe from Crunchy Betty – and realized that even I could do that! Plus, I knew that it a perfect recipe to have my kids try, and after hearing from several teacher-friends that they actually did this same experiment with bab

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P&G brandSAVER Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: P&G brandSAVER. Where to Get: in March 4, 2012 newspapers. Description of Product: “On Sunday, March 4th, a special edition of the P&G GIVE Health brandSAVER will be distributed in newspapers across the country, with discounts for P&G brands. For each brandSAVER coupon redeemed, a 2¢ donation from P&G will be split between the Feeding America National Produce Program and the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Fund.

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Oral-B ProfessionalCare 1000 Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Oral-B ProfessionalCare 1000. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: $115. Description of Product: “As we head into February and the willpower to maintain our most ambitious New Year’s resolutions fades, many of us are likely to slack on our newly established healthy habits. Fortunately, Oral-B is making it easier to maintain a healthy smile this year by offering a $20 mail-in rebate on select electric toothbrushes from January 29 until March 4.

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Mr. Rebates $100 Amazon Giftcard Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name: Mr. Rebates. Description: “Can you believe Mr. Rebates is turning 10 years old? We are celebrating this milestone by giving the site a fresh new look along with having a great giveaway… One lucky member will win $10,000! It is our way of saying thank you to all of our members for ten great years but we know we couldn’t have done it without you so we’d like to send a heart felt “Thank You” to our best partners too.

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Colgate Optic Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Colgate Optic. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Description of Product: “Warm weather is on the way (or it’s already arrived, depending on the weather near you), which inevitably means a little bit of spring cleaning around the house – including your bathroom. Get rid of all the clutter in your medicine cabinet and start fresh with the only product you’ll need to keep your pearly whites bright throughout the season – Colgate Optic White.

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