Couponing 101

JULY 14, 2019

Everyone has at least a few paper bags sitting around their house. There are a ton of ways to upcycle paper bags, from household uses to arts and crafts projects. Paper Bag Flowers via MarthaStewart.com. Use a brown paper bag and have your kids color on them for an even more personal touch. Paper Bag Wreath via PopSugar.

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Paper Flowers and Plants Sewing Machines Flowers and Gifts 40

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2014

One of the things, it seems we always have a wealth of in our home is the cardboard center to the toilet tissue roll. Use a toilet paper roll as kindling for a fire. It’s a great way to warm your home and keep two things out of the trashcan. :: Seed Starter. Toilet paper rolls can make great seed starters.

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Paper Used Matchbox Binoculars 99

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Now, as an adult with her own home and garden, composting is (pathetically?) There’s nothing happier to a wannabe gardener! Composting attracts bees, worms, and other bugs which help your garden thrive. If you have a garden or even a lawn, composted material is incredibly good for it. Why Compost? Go Green'

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Compost Composting Home and Garden Plants 222

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Skip the paper towels and instead keep some old towels and rags under your kitchen sink to clean up kitchen spills.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 31, 2017

Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, 16 oz - $1.29. Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, 16 oz. Home Supplies. Boulder 8 Giant Roll Classic Paper Towel - $5.99. Boulder 8 Giant Roll Classic Paper Towel. Boulder Heavy-Duty Coated Paper Plates, 80 ct - $2.99. Boulder Heavy-Duty Coated Paper Plates, 80 ct - $2.99.

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New York Home and Garden Kitchen Pizza 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

With an energy crisis capturing the world as we speak, it is a good time to consider how investing in a greener planet can help your business or your home. Fossil fuels continue to ruin our environment, and as they are also running out it is time for us to understand how we can use renewable energy for all of our business and home needs.

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Home and Garden Fair-Trade ReNew Office 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. The most expensive was around $20.

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

There are numerous items that can be used in a container garden. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Freeze garden and in-season produce. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. When I see the best price, I stock up.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 29, 2013

During the summer months, we spend a lot of our time at home in our backyard. We have a sitting area where we read the paper on Sunday mornings and relax in the evenings. My gardening table, hose, and rain barrel are just over the wall from our grill/dining area and you can see my vegetable garden on the far right.

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Backyard Plants Home and Garden Gardening 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. One of my kids was not feeling well, so we stuck around our home and hubby and I got a lot of housework done. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 23, 2019

I stumbled upon the idea of the zero waste home and that sent me down a rabbit hole! Many cities, counties and states are already encouraging people to do this by charging for plastic or paper bags! Some cities have switched to paper straws altogether. For more inspiring ideas, check out Bea Johnson’s Zero Waste Home.

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Re-use Paper Leftovers New Year's 81

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. Wednesday: Spaghetti, garden salad, homemade applesauce. Thursday: Chunky Potato & Leek soup , garden salad, homemade applesauce. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. I don’t blame her.

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Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Saving In Akron

MAY 6, 2011

There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US. Home Depot – Saturday 9am-Noon, Free “How-to Workshop&# : build a Tulip Planter for Mom! Home Depot – Saturday 9am-Noon, Free “How-to Workshop&# : build a Tulip Planter for Mom! Best for ages 8-12.

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Activism Bank of America Martha Stewart Pottery Barn 133

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Small Changes in Your Home Can Protect Your Earth and Your Balance Sheet. Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List. In the meantime, check out these popular posts that are full of tips to help you reduce your grocery bill. Buttermilk Substitute.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 5, 2011

There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US. Home Depot – Saturday 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build a pencil box. Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Space Craft: kids create colorful space scenes with scratch-through rainbow paper.

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Bank of America Activism Museum Home Depot 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Try storing potatoes in paper bags. Foods that like cold temperatures (32 to 40 degrees F.)

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2014

If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Teeuwisse’s home is clutter free. Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living.

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Green And Frugal Wellness Washer and Dryer Frugal 170

Couponing 101

JANUARY 13, 2020

Your home serves so many purposes. Space-saving furniture can transform your home and make the space you have more functional. Space-saving bedroom furniture can come in handy if you have a tiny bedroom (like so many older homes), need extra storage space, or want extra space in case you have guests. It’s where you sleep.

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Furniture Saving Storage Dining 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

To keep our kitchen trash can clean, we use either a heavy paper bag or a small plastic bag. Now we use them as chip bag fasteners as well as to hold the garden mesh netting on the chicken wire circles that surround my blueberry bushes – to keep the birds and squirrels from eating the ripening berries. Clothes pins. Coffee can.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. We put in new windows this year at our 1985 home. Of course, to protect the glass and window/door hardware you have to tape and paper it. The paper is pretty inexpensive at around $3 a roll. Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Saving In Akron

MARCH 4, 2011

AC Moore – Saturday 1-3pm, Free Make & Take American Girl Crafts Paper Posies. Go HERE to see participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, Botanical Gardens & more in your area. The Home Depot – Saturday 9am-Noon, Free “How-to Workshop&# : build a #20 The Home Depot Race Car!

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Activism Bank of America Pottery Barn Home Depot 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

My hubby and I are a dual income family living in a suburban home, but we are not your typical family. Grow our own garden of veggies. Exercise at home instead of driving to and from the gym. Eliminated paper statements. We are on a mission to live a more sustainable, frugal, and financially savvy life.

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Money Green Compost Composting 124

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

There are no more paper magazines cluttering up my house, and I have all my favorite reads at my fingertips – anywhere I go! If you have an iPad, hurry over and snag Better Homes and Gardens, Parents, Family Fun , and several other popular titles for as low as $0.66 per issue!

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Magazines Home and Garden Parenting Gardening 40

Couponing 101

APRIL 9, 2019

Go outside to your garden and pick some flowers. You can paint them or use colorful paper. . So I decided to start updating my decor for spring. Here are some ways to decorate for spring on a budget. Decorate with fresh flowers. This is the easiest way to refresh your house! Change out pillow cases rather than pillows.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Painting 65

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2011

Buying our home, having children, and trying to become debt free have all had a hand in encouraging me to be a better steward of the environment. When I was a college sophomore, I didn't even know how to cook scrambled eggs, let alone grow my own food. Honestly, most of the change for me has transpired in the past 10 years, not 20 years.

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Compost Composting College Home and Garden 127

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

or more on select home cleaners, toilet paper, and more. Stock up on kitchen supplies now on Amazon! For a limited time only, you can save $15.00 when you spend $50.00 There are over 300 qualifying items that are included in this promotion.

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Kitchen Amazon Clorox Discount 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Freeze garden and in season produce. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. When I see the best price, I stock up.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

For the Mommas

AUGUST 31, 2012

rebate check from Staples for copier paper. Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. Be sure you are following FTM on Facebook , Twitter and Google + to see the free offers when they are live. $10 10 check for Mysurvey - you can sign up here. FREE coupon for Oscar Mayer Selects. Rachael Ray Dog Food & Coupon. Kikkoman Recipes.

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Freebies Copiers Home and Garden Woolite 55

Couponing 101

MAY 8, 2015

Lakeshore Learning – Create a Garden Blooms Photo Frame at Lakeshore Learning Store this Saturday (5/9) between 11 am – 3 pm. Pottery Barn – Make a Tissue-Paper Flower Craft anytime the week of May 4th and bring it home for Mom. Look here for a store near you.

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Activism Pottery Barn Home and Garden Building 40

Teresa's Deals

JUNE 4, 2015

on select Reckitt Benckiser home products including: Lysol® Disinfectant Spray, Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes, Air Wick® Scented Oil, Air Wick® Freshmatic® Automatic Sprays, Finish® Dish Detergents, Finish® Jet-Dry®, Resolve®. when you purchase Scott® Paper Towels. when you purchase Viva® Paper Towels. SAVING STAR. Save $5.00.

Banana Boat 100

Banana Boat Land o lakes Printable Coupon Wheat Thins 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Home Maid Simple. Creative Southern Home. Kori at Home. Tissue Paper Pom Pumpkins. Garden Scene Pumpkin. a paper arrow. How to Use Pumpkins to Decorate at Home. Classic Pumpkin Pie. www.OatandSesame.com. Pumpkin Black Bean Chili. Julie is Coco and Cocoa. Pumpkin Spice Scones. An Alli Event.

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Crafts Craft Recipes Home and Garden 40

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 21, 2016

Ruby Tuesday: If you are a So Connected rewards club member, check your e-mail for a BOGO offer on their garden salad bar. Whole Foods Raleigh: On Friday, April 22, 2016, the Raleigh Whole Foods is giving away starter seed balls for pollinator gardens and providing free document shredding. See the details at their website.

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2016 Freebies Raleigh Whole Foods 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

On a daily basis, home cooks produce, distribute, and consume in our kitchens for (and with) our families. Freeze your garden harvest - green beans , hot pepper. 10 Paper Products to Cross off your grocery list. Doesn't that sound familiar? 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. Produce Tips.

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Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Couponing 101

JULY 24, 2013

Thomas'' Original English Muffins or Plain Bagels $1.99 (w/ in-ad coupon) - $1.50 Thomas'' Original English Muffins or Plain Bagels $1.99 (w/ in-ad coupon) - $1.50 Select Coffee K-Cups $5.99 (Limit 4 w/ in-ad coupon) - $1/1 Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Pack Printable Coupon = $4.99

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Albertson's Hamburger Helper Tuna helper Chef Boyardee 103

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

We have become addicted to the term “antibacterial&# and use hyper strong chemical pollutants to clean our homes. This saves on stamps, paper, fuel, and mail transport which not only is more eco friendly but it also saves your money. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. So what can you do?

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Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

I am a stay at home mom and freelance marketer and my husband works in the construction industry. We are what some might call homesteaders, we raise our own chickens and garden. The fear of losing my baby led to the desire for me to be a stay at home mom, but I knew that would never work if we were in such debt.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100