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My Word for 2019

Family Balance Sheet

The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. She made me think a lot about things I can do to reduce unnecessary waste in my life and home from changing how I grocery shop to rethinking one-use plastics and other non-recyclables that I encounter.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1.

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5 Ways To Save Money In College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Smart Grocery Shopping. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. Collecting empty bottles and cans after a party and cashing them in at recycling stations can bring in some extra cash if you live in an area that offers this option.

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InkGarden: Customized Shopping Tote $4.99 Shipped

For the Mommas

InkGarden is offering a free customized Grocery Shopping Tote free for new customers (reg price $8.99). You can personalize with a design or create your own from scratch. :: Great for photos & logos. :: 100% recyclable. :: Holds up to 30 pounds of groceries. These bags are super cute!

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InkGarden: Customized Shopping Tote $4.99 Shipped

For the Mommas

InkGarden is offering a free customized Grocery Shopping Tote free for new customers (reg price $8.99). You can personalize with a design or create your own from scratch. :: Great for photos & logos. :: 100% recyclable. :: Holds up to 30 pounds of groceries. These bags are super cute!

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive. Thank goodness our rental has recycling containers. Everyone will have at least one night to cook for the entire crowd and the other nights, we''ll collaborate on a meal.

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11 Lifestyle Tips From Organized Moms

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Come up with an ongoing system of sorting things into different categories that include items to be recycled, disposed of, donated, or sold. You can outsource professionals to do housekeeping, laundry, and even grocery shopping. Avoid the urge to stuff it into a drawer. Remember, you don’t have to dispose of everything.

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