Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Although they won’t make you rich beyond your wildest dreams, and although some of them are pretty hard work, they can provide an opportunity to add to your income by capitalizing on your life experiences. Manage maintenance and cleaning for a vacation home or condo. Newspaper delivery. My next door neighbor cleaned homes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 11, 2012

Volunteering makes you feel good. Organizations need all types of skills and you can be certain of finding a group where you can use your skills and knowledge to feel that you are making a difference. Volunteers give back to the society in which they live and it is this giving and sharing that makes for a cohesive community.

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Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Just make sure you click on the appropriate city to get that deal. The Columbus Dispatch – 26 or 52 Week Sunday Newspaper Home-Delivery Subscription from $39. Here are today's best local Groupon deals. Akron/Canton. JCPenney Portraits – Get a $200 Enhanced Portrait Package for $40.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

If you must have a soda, buy a 2 liter at the grocery store for $1 and drink it at home. They make a great gift idea for people who are hard to buy for. Check your local newspaper for coupons. Our newspaper runs a dining guide on Thursdays that often includes coupons. I now order just water. Sweet Tooth Alternatives.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2014

But while (most) everyone knows that you can recycle glass bottles, aluminum cans, newspaper, and cardboard, there are many other things that can also be recycled through a variety of methods. Get a new iPhone every six months like they try to make you think you need to? Make sure to recycle or sell that old one. Cell Phone.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 10, 2015

Your home has a ton of stuff that work overtime and you may not even realize. Now wait before you throw them away and check out 12 unbelievably creative ways to make those items all the more useful. Got kids at home who love to scribble your walls with their crayons? Love to have flowers at home? Don’t be beat!

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

One theme seemed to emerge in my writing: My obsession with home. It’s apparent now that all along I’ve been exploring the idea of home and how it’s created and longed for and missed—and that I’ve written a memoir in short essays. Why is it helpful to read about other people's experience with motherhood?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2012

Meet my kitchen: On a typical day the counters are cluttered with breakfast dishes or after-school snack dishes, clean dishes waiting for someone to put away, the newspaper, the kids' school work, and so much more. I also make sure the sink is clean before I go to bed.thank you Fly Lady! It makes me smile every time I open the door.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 10, 2011

You can save a lot of money, be eco-friendly, and keep toxic chemicals away from your home by making your own non-toxic cleaners. To make it even better, one product can be used to clean multiple surfaces and it only costs a few dollars. Use newspapers to wipe clean (they really work!). That product is vinegar.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 7, 2011

We all know the standard Sunday newspapers – but the best coupons these days are not found in newspapers. Sunday Newspaper Inserts. There are a few important notes about Sunday Newspaper coupons: 1. Not all newspapers carry all inserts. The newspapers do not decide what inserts they get.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

With just a few basic craft supplies you can make loads of projects. The kids will love to make an entire patch of pumpkins, black cats, leaf garlands and gobbles of turkeys. Make a playdate out of it and have a few friends over to get some Easy Fall Crafts made. Painted Acorns by Home Stories A to Z.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. One of the biggest mistakes new gardeners make is wasting money on plants that are intended for climates in which they do not live.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Years ago, a neighbor started delivering newspapers to increase their family’s income. She was a stay at home mother and the hours fit her husband’s work schedule. Make Money from Your Skills. What skills do you have where you can make money? Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

Put your sandwich in reusable lunchbox container to take home and use again. TerraCycle’s team of designers makes products out of wrappers and packaging. Before you throw away, make sure to check out what biodegradable foods can be brought back home to be added to a compost pile. Make compost at home!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you take care of what you already have, you won’t need to make as many purchases. You won’t need to make as many trips to the store if you make it a point to maintain what you already have. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch. You can do the same. Go Green'

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 12, 2012

HOT Deal right now on the NOOK Simple Touch for only $79 plus receive a $30 Walmart Gift Card which makes this only $49 after gift card. Plus to make this deal even better, you will receive FREE Shipping to your home. Over 2 million books, magazines, and newspapers. Features: Longest battery life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

You also get the personal satisfaction of the “wear it out, make it do or do without” mentality. It works great and I didn’t spend an extra cent making it. You all know you can make puppets for kids from an old sock. Just slip it over your hand and use your thumb and fingers to make a mouth.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. You can have just as much fun roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories and playing outdoors at home as you can at a campground. Have a Field Day.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

If the thought of beating summer boredom also makes you think of draining your budget, you are going to want to keep reading. Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so. Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks.

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freestuff.tv

JULY 12, 2011

Make sure your home is insulated properly; if you have an attic, blown insulation works wonders as it does in walls. Keeping your home weather tight will keep the warm or cool air in and the cold or hot weather out which will keep your central air or furnace from kicking on constantly. Buy in bulk if it makes sense.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have a CPA license, you can help business owners file taxes, generate balance sheets and other accounting documents and make your professional recommendations about your client’s bottom line. Whatever your field of expertise, starting a consulting business is a great way to make a sizable income while working on your own terms.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

There are a ton of decisions to make in the moving process. Fortunately, this time around we will be moving into our permanent home, but we previously had to find temporary apartments. Since we were looking for a short term rental, many of the newspapers and books did not include these rentals.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

That Sunday, as our GPS drew us closer to the family’s home, I became a bit unsettled at the location. Tanya’s home was sparse, towels covered the sofa that was tattered, and there was a box of food on her kitchen table–most likely from a food bank. On the Tuesday after our gift drop off, I opened our local newspaper.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Take a look below at how easy it is to turn a few puzzle pieces into a fun and decorative piece perfect for adding a touch of fall to your home. Old newspapers. First, lay your puzzle pieces out on a piece of newspaper. See how easy it is to make this fun and frugal fall craft? Puzzle Piece Apple. Picture frame.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 20, 2016

If you forgot your coupon at home, some stores will refund you the difference you would have saved if you bring the coupon in with your receipt on your next shopping trip. The actual coupon for the penny item can be found in your local newspaper. Publix’s brand items are GOOD! Publix’s brand items are GOOD! (my

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

So take note of the following tips to make this year’s spring clean a frugal and eco-friendly exercise. And in selling on your old stuff you may make some money into the bargain. Make your own cleaning products. Why You Should Use Eco-Friendly and Natural Cleaners for Your Home. Re-use, recycle or re-sell.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. So how do we make money? Her work has been featured in The Associated Press , USA Today and other major newspapers. Here is a list of our partners and here’s how we make money. Our partners compensate us. Our opinions are our own.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Thrift shopping, did Macklemore really make it popular? Thrift shopping is perfect for those who embrace its veil of mystery, but who are also looking for sustainable ways to purchase clothing, accessories, and home goods. Check local newspapers and magazines for local events and vintage markets. Be Patient. Local Listings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

If you get newspapers, use newsprint with bright colored ribbon or bows. Dig out that box of material you thought you might use and pick out some pieces to use for wrapping, or to make bows. Make your own gift boxes using Origami. Make gift tags. Use last years cards to make your gift tags. Be unusual.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 15, 2011

i get about 1 survey a week and use that money in my paypal account to buy the redplums my newspaper doesn’t supply me! =). Register to join the PineCone Panel for an opportunity to evaluate new product ideas in the comfort of your own home and earn cash rewards for your opinions. Here is a great idea from Michelle: i love pinecone !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. Make a list of all “big ticket items&# you will need to purchase–include couches, tables, and floor lamps. Look around your apartment for inspiration.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. Plastic one gallon ice cream tubs (we love ice cream) make great containers to carry food to picnics or gatherings. Socks make soft containers for seldom used jewelry or if you have kids, they can be great puppets. That thing predates me!” Clothing and Linens.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 17, 2013

These DIY pine cone Christmas trees are so easy to make and a great way to use up all of the pine cones that are at your disposal. Take a look below at how to make your very own and your home will be looking ready for the holidays in no time. Begin by placing your pine cones on newspaper and applying a coat of paint.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 10, 2016

advertisement in a newspaper brings a disparate group of people to a tropical paradise. He goes home, feeling sad and angry, to confront the tense atmosphere of his home. Ray resolves to make things better in whatever time he has left. Murder In Paradise by Greg Wilson. One of them is a murderer.An

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

The time it took me to find and clip the coupons (not to mention the cost of the newspaper), look for a store that would honor them and actually find coupons for things we actually used took too big of a bite out of my day. Washing bras by hand to make them last longer. Make my own detergent. In that case, we just did without.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers everywhere are making their gift lists and searching for the retailers offering the season’s best deals. Black Friday, especially, has become a tradition in many homes and the perfect opportunity to make the most out of your holiday budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Place these copies in the home office and make them readily available for review at any time. Written Budget. Entertainment.

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