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. Check out TerraCycle’s DIY Projects for ideas. Make compost at home!

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. The leaders had us use vinegar and water along with newspaper to clean, dry and polish the windows. My Mother-in-law always washed hers out and dried them and then used them again. Two liter soda bottles. Popsicle sticks.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. 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. Volunteer as a family at a local animal shelter.

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. Insider’s Tip: Start with meal planning for just week day dinners – weekends are a great time to use up any leftovers from the week! Check Out What You Have.

Menu Planning 92

Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Magazines and newspapers are all available online now. Reduce convenience foods. Frozen foods, prepared foods and junk food are not only more expensive than something you cook yourself, but also less healthy. Brown bag it to work. Plan ahead.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49