Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

The holidays are, hands down, one of the most environmentally unfriendly holidays of the year. Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper. Instead of going that route, why not use recycled material to wrap gifts? Probably not.

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2020

And as the empty toilet paper rolls pile up, you might be wondering if there isn’t something better to do with them than tossing them in the recycling bin. Biodegradable Mini Planters From Toilet Paper Rolls via Plant Care Today. Kids can help put together these mini planters, plant seeds, and then watch them sprout.

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Crafts Craft Paper Kids 66

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day, a day set aside to plant trees. Recyclemania – First week of February – RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. Good luck choosing just a few!

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Fair-Trade Education September October 186

Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Recently we were invited by Uncommon Goods to stock our holiday Gift Pantry with three items from their inspiring, eclectic catalog. Luckily for him, but not so much for myself, it''s been earmarked as a holiday gift for a family friend. you will need to order one set of four plastic or one set of four terracotta Plant Nannies.

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Gifts Plants Catalog DIY 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Mesh bags from Popsicle sticks hold bulbs we dig up and re-plant later to keep them dry until time to plant. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Used coffee grounds, banana peels and crushed egg shells are laid on the ground to enrich the soil. Clothing and Linens. These days most grocery stores no longer.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

This is a great time to check things off your holiday shopping list. 6 pm EST: Baby Bello Organic Play Mat for Babies, Toddlers and Kids- Made of 100% Certified Organic Cotton, Plant Based Foam and Non Toxic Materials (Ivory). 6:05 pm EST: The Learning Journey Remote Control Shape Go Green Recycle Truck.

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Barbie Crayola 2015 November 40

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Wet 'n Wild Holiday Gift Sets - 40% OFF. Wet 'n Wild Holiday Gift Sets. Buy 2 particiapting Holiday Candy Dispensers, Get 100 Plenti Points (=$1.00); Limit 2 Offers. Holiday Novelty Candy Canes - $1.50 Holiday Novelty Candy Canes. Holiday Candy; Mix & Match. LifeSavers Holiday Story Book - $2.50

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Travel Band-Aid Bath and Body Works Points 100