Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 27, 2011
Buying in bulk reduces the amount of packaging that is needed for a product. Buying 1000 rolls of toilet paper in a pack is a whole lot more environmentally friendly than buying 250 packages of those small four packs. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Buy organic.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 16, 2013
Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. that is more or less equivalent to 5 big rolls of printed Christmas wrapping paper, which costs around $3 per roll – a savings of around $6 overall. For small packages, find interesting magazine pages to use in wrapping.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2015
You might save money (but not time!). I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. Where to start? Play test the game.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales.
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