Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2019

On top of saving yourself some money, upcycling also benefits the planet by keeping things out of ever-growing landfills. Even recycling has its environmental costs. It’s always better to reuse than recycle! And finally, another benefit of upcycling is the fun of actually doing it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Recycle, recycle, recycle. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. Shop at eco-friendly businesses. If you aren’t sure, ask.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2012

There is a concern that forests and prime agricultural land are being cleared in third world countries, in order to grow biofuels, making them controversial. However, it isn’t necessary to grow crops to burn for fuel as there are several sources that do not use virgin material. It can also be used on its own to fuel vehicles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. Our children learn by example.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Growing up, my re-used T-shirts as dust rags and other cleaning supplies. When you do have to throw out batteries or electronics, find out where you can dispose of them in a way that allows for a level of recycling, and keeps chemicals from polluting the environment. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. You can do the same.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

MARCH 27, 2014

Reserve your spot. cat:Bargains Deals'

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Be rewarded with songs & phrases about the colors, counting, fruit & veggies and recycling. You can also check out this Fisher-Price Grow With Me Trike $19.80. Four pieces each with a feature to help foster early role play. Play pieces easily fit inside. There are many features to keep baby busy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Many of us make a big effort to be ‘green’ by doing things like recycling, using the car less and saving energy in the home but did you know that you could do even more for the environment by not eating meat? This post was written for Blog Action Day 2011. Other Tips for Making Sure That Your Diet Isn’t Harming the Planet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

Look for ways of upgrading and monitoring your recycling facilities so that you know you’re getting the most out of them. Recycle whatever you can and consider if you can use the garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Recycle whatever you can and consider if you can use the garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. Consider growing a garden, which can save you on food and transportation costs. Many municipalities are starting to collect recycling along with garbage pickup. Start Small.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 6, 2017

VTech 4-in-1 Stroll & Grow Tek Trike – $56.52. Paw Patrol – Rocky’s Recycle Dump Truck Vehicle with Rocky Figure – $9.09. This is a great time to snag some nice toys for the little ones on your list. Here are a few good options: Just Play Princess Deluxe Belle Styling Head – $20.99.

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Discount Coder UK

JULY 27, 2012

Or you can re-use, re-purpose and recycle everyday bits and bobs and trim the cost right back. grow seeds in cardboard egg boxes. You can spend a fortune on gardening. Here’s my top 11 tips for saving money on the green stuff. Because they retain moisture they do a great job forget weed killers. read more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

An even greener and cheaper thing to do is to grow your own vegetables – If you’ve got even just a small plot of land (even some pots on the windowsill), it’s incredibly easy and surprisingly fast to grow your own good. You can get some great regular updates on reusing and recycling at this money saving blog.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 9, 2013

From Elise at Grow Creative are Tin Can Lanterns. They cut down on your recycling needs and your electrical use and they are just so darn cute! From Recycle Reuse Renew Mother Earth Projects come these towel storage tin cans. They are cheap and easy to make (you need no creative talent to do these!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Grow sprouts on a tuber. “ Recycle to fertilize. Either rotate where you grow these in an existing garden or rest the entire garden for a year and plat these instead. “Cover crops are planted in vacant space and worked into the soil after they grow instead of being eaten. Divide and multiply.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 23, 2015

NestFresh Eggs come from small family farms across the country and are packed into recycled, recyclable, and compostable cartons. And I imagine that number will keep growing as they do! Nicole’s take: My girls are big egg eaters. Like we go through at least 2 dozen a week.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 29, 2019

These bottles are so easy to make with a recycled water bottle and they are perfect for calming kids down. Button Tree Quiet Bin via Hands On As We Grow. Jell-O Soap Foam via Fun-A-Day. What kid doesn’t love getting messy and playing with bubbles?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

This demand has prompted several companies to start up new green projects to keep at par with this growing demand. Many people have a growing awareness about personal finance and the advantages of making investments, especially green investments. Green investments are what the investors are looking to buy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Green shopping with companies that reduce shipping impacts, reuse and recycle packaging, shrink carbon footprints, and are committed to resource conservation are hard to find. So, you can be frugal and grow things a little greener on your side of the grass. Environmentally Safe Shopping. Getting Even More Frugal.

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For the Mommas

MAY 6, 2011

Reward Programs. :: Recycle Bank: 25 Free Points. :: 5 Free Disney Movie Rewards Points. :: Pampers Gifts to Grow Code {Another One!} Expires 5pm EST Today}. :: New Pampers Gifts to Grow. :: New Pampers Gifts to Grow Points. . :: Pilot Travel Centers: Free Fountain Soda. :: VolunteerMatch:Get a FREE Newman’s Own Product.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

They’ll make sure that every bit of trash is disposed of properly and sent to proper recycling facilities. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. But what happens to the trash left behind when you declutter? Dial Down on the Paper Towels. Don’t Waste Food.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 13, 2015

The Crafting Chicks offer an ingenious way to recycle egg cartons in this Easter basket idea. Let Grass Grow in Your Easter Basket. Grow your own basket greenery (instead of buying the bagged stuff) with this idea from Zakka Life. Turn an Egg Carton into an Easter Basket. Kids will love opening it up to find their surprise.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

8.) Grow your own produce. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything. Everything has another use is a saying often heard in regards to recycling. Reduce what you consume, reuse what you can and recycle the rest. Buying used stops the item going to landfill and reduces the need for new items to be made.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 21, 2011

Here is a round up: ~~ Disney Store : Get a FREE Reusable Bag when you recycle 5 plastic bags (4/22/11). ~~ Lowe’s : Get a FREE tree on Saturday, 4/23/11. ~~ Lowe’s : FREE Build & Grow Clinic for Kids. Earth Day is Friday, April 22 and several companies are celebrating with some FREEBIES and deals.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2014

We all hear it – “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Recycling can often be easy but I love finding opportunities to Reuse. Obviously, an easy recyclable item, it can also be used to make many fun crafts and other clever ideas. As the seedlings grow, insert the entire roll into the ground. :: Bird Feeder .

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2015

You could plant flowers but we use our raised garden bed for growing vegetables! Here are a few other things about this Kit: Recycled plastic and wood Will not rot No tools required Easy assembly This raised garden bed also has really great reviews which is always nice when buying online!

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Pampers Gift to Grow Points. Recycle Bank: Earn 30 Points. Here are the freebies that should still be available from this past week. Let us know if any are expired. Free Sample of Cheez-Its. Vistaprint: Custom Valentines Mug $6.00 Free Sample of Oxy Clinical Skincare. Amazon: Free Valentine’s Day Album Download.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Rent 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2013

An interesting statistic relating to this question is that, while online audiences are growing in number, the circulation of printed newspapers and magazines is heading in the opposite direction. What is the greener option – paper magazines or online? Can the green option save you money as well as the environment?

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Green Paper Magazines 201

For the Mommas

JULY 18, 2014

Pampers Gift to Grow Points – Add 5 Free Points. Recycle Bank: Earn 55 Free Points. Suave Family Perks – 25 FREE Points. Bing Rewards: Earn Rewards for Searching Online & More. Kelloggs Family Rewards – Free 238 Point Code. 50 FREE Disney Movie Reward. Kelloggs Family Rewards – Free 100 Point Code! Free Stuff Freebies'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2015

If the conjunctiva grows thick and covers your cornea (pterygium), it can mess up your vision. The white of your eye – Prolonged sun exposure can damage the conjunctiva, a thin membrane that covers the white of your eye, which can become irritated and inflamed as a result.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2011

ThredUP is a a really cool service that facilitates recycling children’s clothes and toys. They partner with thousands of moms across the nation to trade clothes because clothes don’t grow, kids do. Plus, you get a $5 credit when you sign up with Deal Pulp, which makes this deal only $1!

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 1, 2014

Pampers Gift to Grow Points – Add 5 Free Points. Recycle Bank: Earn 55 Free Points. Free Gift Cards with Paisley Points. Suave Family Perks – 25 FREE Points. Bing Rewards: Earn Rewards for Searching Online & More. Kelloggs Family Rewards – Free 238 Point Code. 50 FREE Disney Movie Reward. Free Stuff Freebies'

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Friday 11/11 through Tuesday 11/15, Bring in a T-Shirt to be recycled and a Friends and Family coupon to any Disney Store and save 25% off your entire purchase! Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 11/12 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Science Lab! Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores -. Be sure to sign up for this event here.

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For the Mommas

JULY 25, 2014

Pampers Gift to Grow Points – Add 5 Free Points. Recycle Bank: Earn 55 Free Points. Free Gift Cards with Paisley Points. Suave Family Perks – 25 FREE Points. Bing Rewards: Earn Rewards for Searching Online & More. Kelloggs Family Rewards – Free 238 Point Code. 50 FREE Disney Movie Reward. Free Stuff Freebies'

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Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Ice Cream 51

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 13, 2012

Growing up, you always heard about the importance of washing your hands. Bio+Green Crystals is a water soluble sachet of cleaning crystals that are 100% biodegradable and are contained in recycled packaging. The recyclable packaging is light, holding only the cleaning solution which is mixed with water after purchase.

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