Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners. You can still shop, do home improvements, and go out for a meal. It’s hard to “Go Green” and consciously shop for fashion. Green Home Improvement. So, you can be frugal and grow things a little greener on your side of the grass.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 19, 2024

I did make a small trip to Aldi when we got home ($39) and I got a Hungry Harvest box ($30). They fed me some kind of cold pasta dish with greens on that flight; all things considered, it wasn’t terrible. Tuesday This was the day I finally made it home. appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 23, 2013

The research is overwhelming; store-bought, unnatural cleansers are terrible for the environment, your health, and even some of your home’s more precarious systems. Wearing a mask when using these products in your home won’t be 100% effective, as they are still bad for the environment. I think we all know this inherently.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sunday I made some Dinnerly green enchiladas, which were supposed to be vegetarian. This was a night I was super glad to have a Dinnerly meal option in the fridge when I got home from school! The post WIS, WWA | a tidy $100 appeared first on The Frugal Girl. But I added some of the rotisserie chicken for some extra protein.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

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. Most of us who are 40 and younger grew up with disposable paper items. Because that’s all we knew, they became the norm. However, a generation or two ago, disposable items were less common.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So we just bought everything we were going to try on, then went home and had a big try-on session at my house, which honestly was probably more fun than using the Target fitting rooms. Monday Lisey’s last night here; I grilled chipotle chicken kebabs , which we ate on a green salad with the cilantro-lime sauce as a dressing.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Zoe had a quesadilla when she got home from a shift that ended at 9:30 pm. I often start my day with scrambled eggs and a side of greens!) Wednesday We both got home at 9:30 pm (Zoe from work, me from lab) so I picked up some Chick-Fil-A for us. The post WIS, WWA | a week of chicken thighs appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sandy Sandler, creator of Bowdabra and a Do-It-Yourself craft and home décor expert for the creatively challenged, has cost effective, easy to do craft projects celebrating Christmas. Her frugal craft projects and activity ideas are designed to transform the creatively-challenged into creative pros.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S., You’ll learn about current specials – and even the big clearance sales.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

What We Ate Saturday Zoe and I met up at Panera after her work shift, got some dinner together, and then went home and watched a movie together. ? I think I might be better off buying a bag of salad greens and then adding my own toppings. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I’m trying to remember what I ate!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Buying cleaning supplies for your house can be expensive, and you have to buy different products to clean different things. So, even if one cleaning product isn’t very expensive, having to buy a dozen of them can be. In addition to cost, many people are concerned about the chemicals in cleaning products, and whether they are really safe. Everything!

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

After many years with only odd jobs or jobs without many prospects, I have finally had the chance to build a career in my new home country, working in life science. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I found the blog looking for frugal recipes. Meet a Reader is back! Here’s Lina: 1. Since April 2022.

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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. Of course, this makes sense.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

On this day, I left it at home, under my pillow. Time to walk back home. 9:00 At home, I: showered got dressed and did my hair/makeup (which, as I always say, is not a big ordeal because I am lazy in the beauty department) made my bed started a load of laundry wrote this post up to here ? Time to walk back home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2011

But if your wallet is smaller than your eco-friendly ambitions, a green home may be hard to successfully obtain. Converting your home to a more environmentally sound one can be expensive, and the only thing more expensive is to have one built. Nothing is going to matter more in making your home an energy saver.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years. I grew up with this, in theory and in practice. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2022

Charging your car at home is cheaper than at a public charging station – even more so when using your own solar panels – in which case charging your car is (almost) free! And here is something else to consider: solar panels combined with a home battery. This makes electric driving a durable, sustainable choice! Want to find out more?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? That’s when I was blogging at Smart Green Tips ( here’s a link to a cached page with a post about my organic garden — I sold the domain years ago). Here’s Beth: 1. I’m 52. Fun fact: J.D.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2013

While a lot of people try taking big steps – selling their large homes and moving into smaller ones, for example – there are also a number of smaller steps that can be taken to cut down your costs. For example, set the timer on your thermostat so that you do not pay to cool the house while nobody is at home to enjoy that expensive, cold air.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 7, 2015

I spotted a new free Kindle Book available today: Natural Green Cleaning by Ben Night. This ebook teaches you all about how to clean your home while keeping things natural and avoiding toxic cleaners. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2014

These DIY projects will help keep your home cooler in the summer, and more money in the bank. Add Some Green Around the House. For an evergreen tree option, consider the Eastern White Pine and ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae to create a hedge to shade your home. Especially helpful is shade that falls on windows and doors.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Toys R Us has a bunch of great deals today for Green Monday. I was especially excited about this Laugh & Learn Learning Home from Fisher-Price. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Home – $39.99 Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Home – $39.99 The post Toys R Us Green Monday | Hot Toy Deals!

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JULY 20, 2019

Now you can make your favorite Starbucks drinks in the comfort of your own home. Starbucks Hot Chocolate via My Frugal Adventures. A definite staple in our home. Green Tea Lemonade via One Hungry Mama. I love lemonade and I love green tea. Peppermint Mocha Latte via Don’t Waste the Crumbs. Mochaccino?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. We want to live WELL on LESS Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you’re moving locally and really don’t want to create or deal with the paper waste that comes with moving, another alternative is green moving. If you’re moving locally and really don’t want to create or deal with the paper waste that comes with moving, another alternative is green moving. Wrapping paper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

If so, don’t miss Green Panda’s post that will teach you how to get a call back next summer at Green Panda Treehouse: How Do You Excel at Your Summer Job? If you want to be more frugal over the long haul, Ryan from Cash Money Life highlights his 4 Creative Ways to Be Frugal. Greetings and happy Friday.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

Work with What You Have in Your Home. There’s plenty you can do to improve your home working with what you have. We just bought a new home, and the kitchen cabinets are painted an ugly pinkish color. We just bought a new home, and the kitchen cabinets are painted an ugly pinkish color. Consider your house.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

If you rarely use your internet at home, you might want to consider using the library’s internet for free instead. For example, if you only check your email once a week (or if you primarily use your smart phone), you can definitely save money by cancelling your home internet services and using the library’s instead.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Here are some great ways to show your partner that you love them on a budget: Cook Dinner at Home. This may sound boring but there is something very romantic about a bottle of wine and a good, home cooked meal in front of the fireplace with your partner. Grab a blanket and make some popcorn at home. Frugal and fun!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Whether it’s because “green” is in or because summer is coming to an end, lately I have been asked by almost everyone I know about the safety of the skincare products they have been using. Did you know that tens of thousands of chemicals are used in these products and that most of them are not tested for safety?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality and green living – really appealed to me. For the most part, I am perfectly happy being at home.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2013

Includes: pink, purple and green. Plus, don’t forget about the Home Depot Garden club. Sign up (click banner above) and get a $5 Home Depot coupon. Home Depot coupons are pretty rare so this is a nice way to get them sent to you. Spring gardening season is in full swing. If you are looking for gardening supplies.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 8, 2013

10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home. If you have found yourself with a bunch of freshly grown herbs but only so many recipes to try them in, take a look below at 10 fun and frugal ways to use herbs in your home. 10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home: 1. Take a look!

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. Spray paint or craft paint in both red and green. I love Fall.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 26, 2013

DIY(do it yourself) iced tea is frugal and eco-friendly when compared to bottled iced tea. Say goodbye to bottles this summer” and “make DIY Mighty Leaf Iced Tea – it is easy, frugal, and green.” Unlike most soda, Mighty Leaf Tea is all natural and free of sugar, calories, and artificial flavors. Enter the Giveaway!

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