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. Keep the focus on the reason for the holiday. Use the occasion to let them practice their spiritual values.

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Easter Hunts Kids and Family Activism 167

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Holiday Deal Alert. Clean surface with a damp cloth or paper towel and reuse. Amazon has the Crayola Glow Board 3D Explosion for $9.99 , shipped free with Amazon Prime or orders over $25.00. Product Details. 32 Piece 3-D Glow Board Explosion Set! Draw with 6 awesome marker colors. Draw on two layers to create 3D drawing effects!

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Crayola Amazon Reuse Paper Towels 55

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

Stock up and save with pre-holiday grocery sales. Reuse glass jars. After-Holiday clearance sales aren't just about gift wrap. Cut out the crap, save the dough. 10 Paper Products to Cross off your grocery list. Stop wasting food. Shop at bread outlets. Make homemade bread crumbs from bread heels.

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Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Stock up and save with pre-holiday grocery sales. Reuse glass jars. After-Holiday clearance sales aren’t just about gift wrap. Homemade Taco Seasoning. 10 Paper Products to Cross off your grocery list. Stop wasting food. Shop at bread outlets. Make homemade bread crumbs from bread heels.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2011

Reduce, reuse, recycle. How To Create Extra Holiday Money. Guest Post Author Bio: This post was provided by Picky Domains. . Being thrifty means not spending money when you don’t need to and spending as little as possible, when you do. But it should also mean making a few bucks here and there when opportunity arises.

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Thrifty Making Money Reuse 173

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 30, 2013

We had a good time doing this and I love that we can reuse them in years to come! I think they make the door super festive for the holiday! I love decorating pumpkins without all the mess! Our new front door had 2 hooks in it already so decorating it was easy! I added our personalized Halloween sign and then these 2 cool spider webs.

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Kmart Halloween Reuse Dining 70

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Find ways to reuse old costumes. Frugal Holiday costumes halloween save money' If you are not sure where to begin, take a look below at 5 ways to save money on Halloween costumes. Halloween is scary enough, don’t let your budget get spooked out this year too! How to Save Money on Halloween Costumes. All rights reserved.

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Saving Money Halloween Money Clothing and Accessories 94

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. I spent most of the holidays baking cookies, eating cookies that others gave us, and dreaming of cookies that I’d like to try. This is my referral Amazon link, but I found the book at the library.).

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2019 Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

You can do this by simply tying and knotting it, or make it easier to reuse them later by creating a loop, pulling the ornament through, and then pulling tightly. This holiday season, save yourself a little cash and make your own drink charms instead!

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Dollar Store DIY Drinks Storing 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

That is because you should never reuse canning lids. How to Bake Cheap Holiday Cookies and Breads. Another tip is to check your local shops in the off-season, as now and then you will come across a good sale when a store is needing to clear out existing inventory to make room for new product. This article was written by Denise.

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Canning Cheap Garage Sale Garage 185

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

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. They do this by treating and reusing their water, rather than releasing toxic chemicals and grime into the storm drains, which can often occur when you wash your car yourself. Check your brakes.

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Cars Car Giveaway Reuse 111

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Indulge your sweet tooth and embrace everything that’s sweet about the holidays. . . Product Price: $44.71 – $190.35 (varies depending on canvas size) Check out our holiday promotions on the website! Our canvases are great for decorating your home or office and make the perfect gifts for the holiday season and beyond!

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2013 Giveaway Family Wireless 98

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Petroleum jelly to slather on the inside of the mold, so you can get the concrete out and reuse the mold. How to Bake Cheap Holiday Cookies and Breads Holiday baked goods can make an excellent gift – for someone on your list, or to take to the cookie. A mold to shape your garden stone to the shape you want.

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

Reuse, Refresh, Repurpose. Holidays & Special Events. Holiday Mixes: Gifts in a Jar. Nature’s Superb Superfoods: Lose Weight & Revitalize Your Body. From Frump to Pump. The Cottage Mama’s DIY Guide. Simple Scrubs to Make and Give. The No-Brainer Wardrobe. Embracing Beauty. Working from Home/Blogging. The Bootstrap VA.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

Reuse, Refresh, Repurpose. Holidays & Special Events. Holiday Mixes: Gifts in a Jar. Nature’s Superb Superfoods: Lose Weight & Revitalize Your Body. From Frump to Pump. The Cottage Mama’s DIY Guide. Simple Scrubs to Make and Give. The No-Brainer Wardrobe. Embracing Beauty. Working from Home/Blogging. The Bootstrap VA.

Health and Beauty 63

Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 63