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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Plastic trash bags.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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World Wisdom - Budget-Friendly, Sustainable Spring Break Ideas

Motherhood Moments

As 50 million children get excited for Spring Break, the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) is encouraging families to make the week-long ritual more fun and educational by adopting a sustainability theme. Whether going away or staying home for Spring Break, there are many ways families can create teachable moments about recycling.

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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

They will also observe backyard wildlife as a hobby and families may incorporate bird or bat nesting boxes into outdoor learning for children and grown-ups alike. Rain gardens and rain barrels help capture and reuse water in the garden. Accessibility becomes a bigger player in backyard design. Water wise features gain in popularity.

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Kids Eat Free at Chili's plus Free Appetizer — Savings Blogger

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Kid’s eat free at Chili’s with this coupon. Get 1 free kids meal with each adult entree purchase. Plum District Exclusive daily deals for Moms and their families delivered to your inbox. Zulily: Daily Deals for Moms, Babies & Kids at up to 70% off! Enjoy this site? Find deals in your city. Save 50% to 90%.

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Season of Sharing 2013 Day 5: Friends and Family and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Today’s post is all about gifts for friends and family! For the kid in all of us, this yummy fragrance will help you find happiness in a delightfully luscious and creamy soft concoction of marshmallow and vanilla. It’s easy to erase and reuse for the next month. Product Name: Shutterball. Product Price: $27.88.

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Ways to Celebrate Easter with your Older Tweens and Teens

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although they may consider themselves too mature and sophisticated to hunt eggs, they may enjoy hiding them and helping the younger kids with their hunt. Let them start to pass along the family traditions to their younger relatives, explaining and demonstrating what your family does and why. Let them lead. Hide money eggs.

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