Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Plastic trash bags.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Cord Organizer. Glass Jars for Bathroom Organization.

Storage 75

Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

This audio series is an excellent teaching tool – especially if you’re an auditory learner! Here are the categories and eBooks included in the sale: Home & Property {Cleaning, Organizing & Decor}. Organizing Life as Mom. 10 Steps to Organized Paper. Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Simply Summer.

Health and Beauty 97

Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

If they manage to strip all the leaves off the tree they stared with, the larvae drop off the tree and crawl to another to get food. How can you control your bagworms organically and cheaply? The next year, you may find that you are re-infested and may need to repeat the procedure. It can drag that bag around if need be.

Economical 180

Economical Organic Organization Gasoline 180