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.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’m using metal containers to pack my lunches Reusable containers make for a greener lunch, and a cheaper lunch. I love glass containers for food storage at home, largely because they are see-through. Food that’s visible is food that’s less likely to go to waste! But for lunches, I love metal containers.

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Lunch Lunches Frugal Food and Drink 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We have accumulated a lot of stuff – lose screws, highly prized collectibles, everyday essentials, clothes that ‘might fit again someday’, tools, children’s artwork, food stuffs and more. So, store your paint together with your paint brushes, paint thinner, paint stir stickes, rollers and etc to find them easier later.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume. Don’t buy, make.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

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. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! DIY Lavender Bath Salts via Real Food Enthusiast These bath salts will help you relax while soothing your achy muscles at the same time. You can’t beat this combination!

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

If you’re looking for something unique to give a special mom this year, this list of great Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas will help you out. From jewelry & sewing projects to body scrubs & homemade coasters, there’s something for everyone! Mother’s Day is right around the corner!

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