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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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Holiday Entertaining with Frito-Lay Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Name of Product: Frito-Lay products. Description of Product: “As you know, this time of year is filled with holiday parties, gift giving, time with friends and family, and lots of food. It doesn’t have to be full of diet-busting foods, however. Where to Buy: at grocers nationwide. Or at least I do for sure!

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Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out.

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Halloween Food | Creepy Pasta with Edible Eyeballs

Saving Everyday

Halloween food is usually all about sugar and treats. If you’ve been around here very long, you know I prefer savory food over sweet, and I’ve been that way my whole life. If you’ve been around here very long, you know I prefer savory food over sweet, and I’ve been that way my whole life.

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What We Ate this Week on a Budget 02.12.15

Family Balance Sheet

Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. Lay 4 pork chops (also coated with olive oil and your favorite spices) on top of the veggies. This Week’s Dinners. They make the BEST soup.

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How To Ask For A Raise And Actually Get It

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There comes a time at work when you start feeling like you’re worth more than what you currently make. Well, asking for a raise is a game of negotiation, and you have to bring something to the table that convinces your employer you’re worth the extra bucks. Dress For the Job You Want. Take Action.

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How to Build a Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sufficient food is vital for them to make it to the next spring, literally. Below are four quick, simple ways to build a bird feeder from recycled materials that you probably have laying around the house. Use the craft knife to cut the first cross and then make it a small circle, to fit the handle of the wooden spoon.

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