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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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Savings Tip: Use Reusable Packages for School Lunches

Couponing 101

The new school year is upon us. If you’re packing lunches for your child or children, you may have already figured out budget-friendly items to include. However, there’s one cost you may have forgotten to put in your school lunch budget: packaging materials. The cost of packaging supplies can really add up.

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Tommee Tippee Winter Essentials Prize Package and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Our Closer to Nature Electric Bottle and Food Warmer, which heats bottles and baby food quickly and safely. ยท I can’t wait to use them with my girls once they’re here! Giveaway Tommee Tippee Winter Essentials Prize Package and Giveaway' The winter-themed snowflake gift set includes 3-9 oz.

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Five Frugal Things | bare minimum haircut

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been faithfully packing my lunches My building at the college has an in-house Chick Fil A, and in my two years of attending classes there, I’ve managed to not buy food there at all. But now I’m often at college over lunchtime, so I’ve been needing to pack food to eat during breaks. So far, so good!

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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. 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.

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Holidays at Disney World + Shows, Events, Food & More

Saving Everyday

The holidays at Disney World are truly magical, and we’re covering all the holiday happenings, food, shows, decorations, and more! Disney has thought of every aspect to make guests feel celebratory : from specialty food and decked-out parades to cozy winter gear and holiday-themed souvenirs. New Yearโ€™s Eve.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win.