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. Clothes pins.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2014

We all hear it – “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Recycling can often be easy but I love finding opportunities to Reuse. Obviously, an easy recyclable item, it can also be used to make many fun crafts and other clever ideas. You can paint the rolls different colors and personalize it however you’d like.

Paper 99

Paper Used Matchbox Binoculars 99

For the Mommas

MARCH 13, 2015

The Crafting Chicks offer an ingenious way to recycle egg cartons in this Easter basket idea. Celebrate spring with this garden-themed Easter basket idea from Design Mom , who painted an old wine crate and filled it with seeds, small plants, mini tools, and a few simple toys. Turn an Egg Carton into an Easter Basket.

Easter 40

Easter Grow Your Own Plants Growing 40

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Garden Rock Caterpillar via Nellie Bellie. Gather a collection of rocks and paint to have kids make their very own caterpillar! Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Flower Painting via Nurture Store. Have your child pick out his/her favorite flower in your backyard, and then do a little flower painting!

Outdoors 81

Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81