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. Two liter soda bottles.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Isn’t wonderful to be able to attract the wild birds to your garden and help them out with extra food and a place to nest during a harsh winter? Squirrels can be really fun to watch in your garden but when they eat more than their fair share of the food you’ve carefully put out for the birds, they tend to over-stay their welcome.

Building 180

Building Home and Garden Gardening Garden 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. If you look at the cost of setting up a full vegetable garden system it is not very budget friendly, especially if you have no experience or a black thumb. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 23, 2014

According to the International Carwash Association, WaterSavers professional car washes use an average of 40 gallons of water or less per car while recycling and filtering their water to prevent harmful chemicals from going into our rivers and streams.

Cars 111

Cars Car Giveaway Phones 111

Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Inside the recycled box, crafters will find a vibrant, soy-ink-dyed recipe card and valuable information about the contents of their lip balm to be, including cocoa butter, sunflower oil, beeswax, and organic essential oils. ~~~ Lovely how-to/recipe cards for future use. In the meantime.

Gifts 49

Gifts Plants Catalog DIY 49

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Garden Rock Caterpillar via Nellie Bellie. Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Utilizing the reaction between baking soda and vinegar, this makes for a fun and colorful activity for kids! Mentos Soda Rocket via Keeping It Simple. So much fun to see how high the soda will erupt! Spray Chalk via The Clever Pink.

Outdoors 81

Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 26, 2011

B1G1 Penway or Wexford Green Notes Recycled Products. Recycled School Box, $0.99 (with in-ad coupon). 1/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel Excl Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar, exp. 8/31/11 ( Better Homes & Gardens ). ** More Vanity Fair Coupons. Helpful Links: September Instant Value Coupons (IVCs). Coupon Policy.

Walgreens 140

Walgreens Gillette Dove Tide 140