Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking.

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Miscellaneous.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

Have any leftovers from lunch? Before you throw away, make sure to check out what biodegradable foods can be brought back home to be added to a compost pile. I also love companies that give back and try to help the community and that is definitely happening here! Check out TerraCycle’s DIY Projects for ideas.

Giveaway 100

Giveaway Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. My Mother-in-law used to bake small cakes at Christmas time in empty vegetable cans to give away. I bake Christmas cookies every year to give away to family and friends. Two liter soda bottles. Empty vegetable cans. Coffee can.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Ask a local bakery if they will give tours. Make your own kite out of newspaper and any scraps you have around the house. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. You can spray it, write your name in it, even dye it with food coloring.

Activism 111

Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. Title it, “Weekly Meal Plans” to give you some motivation and new ideas. The question of “What’s for dinner?” Check Out What You Have. Creating The Board.

Menu Planning 92

Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Magazines and newspapers are all available online now. Reduce convenience foods. Eat out less. Do it yourself.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49