Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

In a similar way, buying organic local produce from farmers’ markets will cut down on the food miles and CO 2 emissions. Buying from farmers’ markets also means fresher food that’s pretty much straight from the field onto your plate! Look for toys that don’t need batteries or give books to children instead. Just Buy Less!

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Green Christmas Recycle Recycled 203

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

My family typically gets together all season long, enjoying the games and plenty of really good food. We always find ourselves with so much leftover food, that everyone has leftovers to take home. We are eating Sunday Game day party food for at least 2-3 days after the game. There is a lot of food to store and keep fresh.

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Storage Food Leftovers CVS 80

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 5, 2023

Planning meals ahead of time will help you stick to a budget and make healthier choices when it comes to food. This way, you can create a calm environment and give you more time to focus on what matters most. Digitize Paper Files Taking control of your time and money as a busy parent can be made easier by using helpful tools.

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Parenting Money Finesse Organic 130

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 6, 2016

There are many offers, mcdonalds tax day specials 2016, subways, restaurant deals, food, free stuff, and other tax day is on Monday, 4/18/16. Staples : Stop into a Staples with this coupon to shred up to 5 pounds of paper absolutely free. Staples : Stop into a Staples with this coupon to shred up to 5 pounds of paper absolutely free.

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Taxes 2016 Freebies Subway 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 28, 2022

If you take a few extra minutes, I recommend pulsing the ingredients in a small food processor. It gives the mix a finer texture and helps prevent settling. Instead of using a separate bowl, add everything right into the base of the food processor! A tiny amount of both gives the dressing a more complex and delicious taste.

Homemade 52

Homemade Making Salad Dressing Food and Wine 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Dial Down on the Paper Towels. It feels impossible to completely eliminate the use of paper towels, especially if you love to cook. Instead, simply cut back on your paper towel usage. Don’t Waste Food. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it.

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Home Compost Composting Paper Towels 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Here are 10 tips to help ensure safe handling and preparation of foods this holiday season: 1. Bag the turkey separately and place it below other food in the refrigerator. If you do, bacteria from raw poultry can splash onto worktops, dishes and other foods. Don’t let uncooked turkey sit at room temperature.

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Thanksgiving Giveaway Food Microwave Ovens 109

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. Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper.

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 18, 2016

There are many offers, mcdonalds tax day specials 2016, subways, restaurant deals, food, free stuff, and other tax day is on Monday, 4/18/16. Staples : Stop into a Staples with this coupon to shred up to 5 pounds of paper absolutely free. Staples : Stop into a Staples with this coupon to shred up to 5 pounds of paper absolutely free.

Taxes 100

Taxes Freebies 2016 April 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

The family in the documentary was what many Americans might consider “extreme”, as they only shopped at a farmers market which sold locally sourced food (cutting back on the emissions from transportation of food as well as the chemicals required to preserve the food in transport). This blew my mind.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Paper Goods. Paper goods like toilet paper and paper towels generally don’t have expiration dates, so as long as you store them correctly, it’s easy to buy these products in bulk and keep on hand. Staple Foods. But what do you do when you need more school supplies during the year ?

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Bulk Buy Buying Club 85

For the Mommas

JANUARY 17, 2015

Homemade Baby Goods: From Food to Detergent. Here are some tips for homemade baby goods, from food to detergent. These can be made from basic items like cardboard, paper, felt, yarn, and stuffing. If there’s one area where you can skip the cost, it’s with baby food. Get Crafty'

Homemade 40

Homemade Baby Food Flowers and Gifts 40

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Giving depth to the trends that are defining gardening in 2023, the newest edition of the Garden Guide is now available in digital and print form! Tech for a Better Garden Experience Apps—including The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner —are increasingly replacing paper-and-pen in garden planning.

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Home and Garden 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 10, 2020

Taking precautions in case of a coronavirus outbreak near you may give you peace of mind, but it’s easy to get sucked into the news and go overboard. Keep Healthy, Shelf-Stable Foods in the House. Maintaining a healthy diet can help boost your immune system, so you might want to focus on healthy, shelf-stable foods.

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Work From Home Cleaning Re-use Home 99

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. I prefer English muffins and have been a fan of Food for Life English Muffins for a while now. Food for Life English Muffins. Parchment paper or foil. Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix: $3.99

Freezers 85

Freezers Breakfast Making Toaster Ovens 85

Coupons Do Work

MAY 10, 2016

Free Food for Military people. Free Food and deals on Memorial Day: Applebees — Military members can get $5 meals with a military ID all day on Monday, and during the month of May, use your ID to enjoy 15 percent off your entire food purchase (can’t be combined with the $5 meal). Military ID required.

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Memorial Day 2016 Military JC Penneys 100

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.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy. Go Green'

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Couponing 101

JANUARY 19, 2012

Store your canned food in an empty soda fridge pack for a frugal rotating storage system! You can even decorate it with scrapbook paper to give it a decorative look. Photo Credit. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Please send me an email !

Canned Goods 98

Canned Goods Storage Frugal Soda 98

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 29, 2012

Name of Product: Bounty Paper Towels with Trap and Lock Technology. Description of Product: “The longtime number-one, paper towel brand is celebrating a breakthrough in papermaking innovation: improved Trap & Lock™ technology. Set the Mood: Table settings are a great way to give your gathering a personality.

Giveaway 106

Giveaway Paper Towels Food and Wine Carpet 106

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2015

We include teacher gifts into our Christmas budget every year, but I also want my children to be part of the gift giving process, whether they craft a card, make an ornament, or write a poem. Join forces with the other families to give a gift from the class. Give a Gift Card to a Craft or Supply Store. A Healthy Food Basket.

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Thankful Holiday Recession Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Recycle your wrapping paper. You saved all your wrapping paper from last year, right? If not, make a point to save that paper this year, so that you can recycle it next December. This is a chance to boost your maker skills and give your friends and family gifts from the heart. Make your own presents. Shop local.

Green 113

Green Holiday Saving Recycle 113

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

For Holiday Season, make a batch and package individually to give as gifts. Oil large brown paper bag Instructions Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Pour the entire bag of pretzels into the brown paper bag and evenly pour the ranch and oil mixture over the top. 3.2.2807 Looking for more Party Friendly Food?

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Recipes Snacks Frugal Lives Frugal Living 80

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

For the Mommas

JUNE 4, 2014

I would be happy to give that turkey away :). Revlon Tools coupon coming in the Sunday Paper. Giant Food Store Coupon Matchups & Deals' There is NO Free Turkey deal in June, unless you want a 12 year old boy. Here is a deal idea: Buy (5) Revlon Tools $.29 Get $12.00 in Gas points. moneymaker. Buy (5) Revlon Nail Tools $.99.

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Revlon Tools Sunday Paper Gas 80

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 20, 2014

These would be cute to give to neighbors, teachers or other friends too. Red Food Coloring. Stir in enough food coloring to make the marshmallows very pink. Butter a spoon or your hands or use wax paper to press the mixture into the pan evenly. Red Food Coloring. Valentine Hearts Rice Krispies Treats. INGREDIENTS.

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Press Valentines Day Converse Cookies 101

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

There are a lot of things that you can start on in the late winter to give yourself a kick-start, and make the big task easier. Removing all of the ingredients from your pantry to clean it out and give it a wipe down can be very time consuming. For example, cleaning your gutters is not pleasant in the cold of the winter.

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Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2011

If you’re anything like most people, you’re probably feeling the pinch thanks to rising food prices. There is some good news though – you can bring your food shopping costs down with some careful planning. If you’ve got food on your mind when shopping, you’ll probably find your willpower goes straight out of the window.

Saving Money 180

Saving Money Money Saving Shopping 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

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. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do with plastic grocery bags to give them a second life.

Reuse 272

Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, etc. When you have mess to clean up, use cloth napkins, sponges, or dishclothes that can be washed instead of reaching for paper towels. Reuse scrap paper and envelopes. Reuse what you can.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about how expensive and overwhelming gift giving can be for the extended family. Gifts of food/baked goods. Once you know how many people are participating, write their names on small pieces of paper and place it in a hat or bowl. Start by choosing a theme.

Games 100

Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Keeping track of how much you eat and knowing what goes into the food you eat is very important. Recording your workouts and racking progress is made easy, so you can leave that pen and paper where they belong – the past. You can finally find out what food was keeping you from losing those last few stubborn pounds. MyNetDiary.

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Food and Wine Food and Drink Motivation Nutrition 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

If you are set on sending out paper invitations, try looking for boxed invitation sets rather than getting invitations printed. This year, give yourself enough time to do the cleaning yourself , and you will save a good deal of money. Food and Drink. Be Casual – Don’t focus on expensive food and drinks.

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Bank Banking Food and Drink Food and Wine 201