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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. Concentrated products often require less packaging, resulting in less energy to transport it to the store and less plastic to recycle. Reuse what you can. We also save containers from items and reuse them for storage at a later time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Furniture is expensive, no doubt about it. In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Ways to save on furniture.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

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JANUARY 7, 2013

Check out these 100+ ideas for creatively reusing old magazines ! There are some really cool ideas: home decor, gifts, furniture, jewelry, and more. Daily Frugal Tip: Creatively Reuse Old Magazines (100+ Ideas!) I think the magazine coasters pictured above are pretty neat. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Reuse Frugal Magazines Furniture 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. Shopping bags are reused as carry alls for gifts and travel needs. Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving. Old sheets and torn blankets are used to protect furniture as it is moved. Containers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Try re-arranging furniture and a deep cleaning instead. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes Repair, Don’t Replace. Keep your vehicle instead of trading it in every 2 or 3 years.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219