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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. 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.

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Ways to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money.

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How To Tuesday: Extreme Couponing (Part 1)

Saving With Shellie

Since you actually need to have coupons to go coupon shopping, I thought I’d review some of the many resources available to find coupons. :: Newspaper Coupons. Each Sunday, you will find coupon inserts in most metropolitan newspapers. Also, newspapers often have different coupon offerings in different regions.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

With the popularity of podcasts from newspapers and other media providers, private individuals have been able to jump on the trend—turning a hobby into a fully-fledged business. Food truck Food trucks are hugely popular, often offering unique, specialty foods that often wouldn’t sell as easily in brick-and-mortar restaurants.

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Shellie’s Favorite 5 Deals (8/11)

Saving With Shellie

You can find coupons for diapers, baby food and other items too. If you love the Earth’s Best brand or would like to try it for less this is a great resource. :: Seventh Generation - This company is known for their Chlorine free paper products as well as natural cleaning supplies.

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101 Ways to Use Vinegar – the Magic Elixir

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. Easter Eggs – mix vinegar with water and food dye, place hard boiled eggs in mixture and let them soak. Loosen dried on food in your microwave by boiling ½ cup vinegar with ½ cup water in it.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

:) You can find coupons in newspapers, magazines, by mail, or online to help you save each week at the store. And all my coupon articles are on the Coupon Resources page to help you out. Making Homemade Baby Food. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Homemade Baby Wipes.

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