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. Two liter soda bottles.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

In a similar way, buying organic local produce from farmers’ markets will cut down on the food miles and CO 2 emissions. Buying from farmers’ markets also means fresher food that’s pretty much straight from the field onto your plate! Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. Done tactfully and with care, re?gifting

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Green Christmas Recycle Recycled 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. 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.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Halloween food is usually all about sugar and treats. If you’ve been around here very long, you know I prefer savory food over sweet, and I’ve been that way my whole life. If you’ve been around here very long, you know I prefer savory food over sweet, and I’ve been that way my whole life. To make the eyeballs.

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Halloween Food Cooking Paper Towels 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 145

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! The album also includes re-worked versions of some of Laurie’s classic originals (“Under A Shady Tree,” “Five Days Old”) –and, of course, the beloved Laurie Berkner bedtime favorites, “Moon Moon Moon” and “Goodnight.” Tiggly iPad learning apps.

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Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97