Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

For instance, measuring ingredients uses math, while the cooking process illustrates scientific principles. Teaching kids more cleaning skills, like how to dust or how to use the vacuum, can prepare them to clean more thoroughly… and it could make your life a little easier in the long run. Grocery Shopping (Only Online).

Kids 90

Kids Home and Garden Sewing Gardening 90

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

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. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! 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! In other words? This is for you.

DIY 91

DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91