The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Many years ago, I got a little wooden chest from freecycle. The freecycle chest is pretty small. I took the lid off to make my job a little easier. Then I was ready to make a delivery! You can see some “after” pictures of it here, in this tour of Lisey’s room at the other house. Long live the minivan!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

While many of us want to live more sustainably, it can be difficult to make the switch suddenly. These make great shopping bags, and you won’t have to buy new bags. However, it makes sense to look for used items before you go buy new. Plant a Garden. Plant three or four things, just to get started.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

So take note of the following tips to make this year’s spring clean a frugal and eco-friendly exercise. And in selling on your old stuff you may make some money into the bargain. Make your own cleaning products. Re-use, recycle or re-sell. Once the clutter has been cleared then the cleaning can begin.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. Here are some ideas for re-using old items for your container garden: Seed Starts If you are just starting some seeds, for later planting in a container or a more traditional garden plot, there are a number of interesting alternatives.

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