Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 28, 2014
Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 15, 2013
Are you a savvy woman intent on greening your life? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? But have you considered greening your feminine hygiene items? Ugghh, right? If so, you’re not alone.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
Growing up, my re-used T-shirts as dust rags and other cleaning supplies. Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List. Pay Attention to Packaging.
Saving Cents With Sense
APRIL 22, 2011
In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 26, 2014
Most of us who are 40 and younger grew up with disposable paper items. If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. Do you have paper napkins? Paper towels ? Paper plates and cups? Plastic silverware?
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