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. Zip lock freezer bags.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
My found money in August was made up of a lot of little amounts and unfortunately, was not as high as in previous months. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. Show me the money!
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Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 19, 2011
I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. Maybe it was the screw on lids that attracted me and how they were so uniform and neatly fit in my freezer or cupboards. The jars might not all be the same shape and size, but I'm not shelling out money for containers anymore.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. Another option is to invest in a chest freezer to store foods long-term. Money Tips' Start Small. Larger Changes.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 10, 2011
As well as being incredibly wasteful, this is also money that most of us can’t afford to lose. Here are some tips for minimising your food wastage so that you’re not literally throwing money in the bin. Be sure to have a look in the fridge, freezer and cupboards so that you’re not buying things that you’ve already got.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 Lower your fridge and freezer temp. Many of us run our fridges and freezers cooler than they need to be.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. Go Frugal Go Green'
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