Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Plastic containers from sliced lunch meat are great for leftover vegetable or casserole servings. Brown grocery bag s (when we can get them) are used for wrapping boxes for mailing and artwork by children as well as lining the kitchen trash can. These days most grocery stores no longer. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Plan uses for your leftovers. Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2015
I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. My Mother-in-law always washed hers out and dried them and then used them again. We do this for all bags except those used for meat or those that get stained. Clothes pins.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?
Couponing 101
DECEMBER 18, 2014
Homemade Pumpkin Granola via Taylor-Made Ranch If you want a far superior alternative to the grocery store’s cereal aisle, this one’s for you! No-Sew Superhero Capes via Jolly Mom If you’re not super crafty, have no fear! You can make these babies without a needle and thread.
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