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. Containers.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Re-purpose the used costume. Tip # 3 Use up your pumpkins.

Halloween 138

Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2014

Take advantage of the holiday to pass along some financial lessons. Sit down with your teen or tween and plan out your Easter expenses – let them fill in the spring holiday budget for you and then track it. Use the occasion to let them practice their spiritual values. Keep the focus on the reason for the holiday.

Easter 167

Easter Hunts Kids and Family Activism 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars. Accessories.

Canning 185

Canning Cheap Garage Sale Garage 185

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

It’s winter now and you’re almost out of time to get your car in shape for the season! Winter is a time to get together with family and enjoy the holidays, but getting ready for the change in seasons is no small feat. It takes time and planning to make sure your family and your home are ready to brave the elements.

Cars 111

Cars Car Giveaway Reuse 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Since I already had some sandrete (a kind of cement I use to fill the lines in my brick sidewalk), I decided to wait on getting a kit and do a bit more research. Petroleum jelly to slather on the inside of the mold, so you can get the concrete out and reuse the mold. Something to use to write messages on the wet cement.

Giving 188

Giving Used Crafts Craft 188