Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2012

Below are four quick, simple ways to build a bird feeder from recycled materials that you probably have laying around the house. You can do this with the kids as a weekend craft, or as a fundraiser for a local charity. Plus, by doing so you get to watch them and hear them sing. Build a bird feeder. Soda bottle and spoon bird feeder.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 19, 2012

Projects include no-sew pillowcase skirts, orange juice carton wallets, recycled cookie tin message center and more.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2020

Even if you and your kids have a passion for crafting, you might not feel comfortable racking up a steep bill at craft stores like you used to. These six projects have the added benefit of being kid-friendly so that they can craft alongside you. Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Flower Wall Art via Woo! Kids Activities.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Green Toys are made from recycled plastic and other environmental materials. Your kids will not only be happy, the environment will thank you as well. The post Green Toys (Recycled Material) on Sale plus FREE Shipping appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Online Deals free shipping kids activities Toys'

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Before you throw out those broken crayons in the bottom of the box, try making these adorable recycled crayons. If you have older kids who can use the oven, this is a great project to get them involved in.

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2020

With kids home from school and many parents working remotely, your family is probably going through toilet paper at a previously unprecedented rate. 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.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

Green Toys Recycling Truck. New HOT selling item today on this Green Toys Recycling Truck. My kids have several of the Green Toys and I really like how durable they are. Check out this great deal: Green Toys Recycling Truck. Features: Side recycling chutes. Recycling bed tilts back. by Green Toys.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Spring is in full bloom and the kids are probably getting antsy with the end of the school year right around the corner. When the weather is this beautiful, it’s such a great idea to find fun outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. 50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring. Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 29, 2019

Have you been looking for some good sensory activities for your kids? Here are some ideas for affordable DIY sensory play activities to do with your kids! These bottles are so easy to make with a recycled water bottle and they are perfect for calming kids down. What kid doesn’t love getting messy and playing with bubbles?

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Couponing 101

MAY 1, 2014

Do your kids love making mom or grandma homemade gifts for Mother’s Day? Be sure to download this FREE eBook: Mother’s Day Craft Ideas For Kids. This eBook includes 14 different kid-friendly Mother’s Day crafts – greeting cards, recycled crafts, flower crafts, and more!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here are some ways we recycled our moving waste: Creative Ways to Use the Excess Supply. So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting. I’ll let the kids’ color or draw on it, and we’ll wrap presents in it. If you have kids, keep the bigger boxes for a variety of activities.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 23, 2011

Download a free Summer Crafts for Kids ebook. The book includes 22 Craft Projects for Kids involving: Homemade Toys Galore- Make yourself a fun frisbee. Easy Crafts with Household Items- Silly putty is a great craft for the kids to make, they can play with it for hours. Fun Paper Crafts- Make a tissue paper frame.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 24, 2014

Lowe’s opened registration for their FREE kids workshop in May. On Saturday, May 10 at 10am kids get to make a recycling truck. All supplies are free and kids get an apron and completion patch at the end of the workshop. The post Lowe’s: FREE Kids Workshop (5/10) appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Lunch Bags Plastic grocery bags also make great lunch bags for your kids or for you. Recycle If none of these circumstances apply to you, you can always recycle your grocery bags. Many grocery stores will have a place where you can bring your plastic bags and leave them to be recycled.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Repreve is a recycled fiber that contains recycled materials—including used plastic bottles. But not all recycled fibers are created equal. There are other recycled fibers out there, but there’s only one Repreve. We tightly manage every step, and pass strict annual recycled certifications by outside third parties.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 27, 2014

Lowe’s opened registration for their FREE kids workshop in April. On Saturday, April 12 at 10am kids get to make a recycling truck. All supplies are free and kids get an apron and completion patch at the end of the workshop. The post Lowe’s: FREE Kids Workshop (4/12) appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Tom’s of Maine is inviting kids and parents to get creative for a good cause and learn about natural oral care with a new coloring book called “ Brushing Fun.” This could be a fun activity for you and your kids! . is Tom’s of Maine’s first natural toothpaste designed for kids ages 8 and over. https://twitter.com/ Smile4Health.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

And since we’re all pretty frugal around here, I’m sure most of us strive to send our kids to school with homemade lunches. Have you ever thought about what kind of effect your kids’ school lunches have on the environment? Each prize pack comes with the following: 1 Reusable Kids Konserve Lunch Sack.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

Kids can be recycling pros and turn trash into cash for their schools through a new campaign with snack time favorite Entenmann’s Little Bites to create a fully recyclable lunch! Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle…Reuse…Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Tips: Recycle. Have any leftovers from lunch?

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

I love toys that encourage creativity and imagination with my kids and this next toy does just that. Wearables™ by Kid Constructions™ is the unique collection of creative constructible toys that puts a new twist on a classic play pattern. These are perfect toys for rainy, snow, or extremely hot summer days that force kids indoors.

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 15, 2016

They’re easy to use for kids, without adult supervision (if fun-seeking parents can keep away). Made from natural biodegradable rubber and recyclable plastic. Easy to use for kids. You’ll be able to dominate any summer family event with a full batch of perfectly sized balloons. Balloons are one-time use only.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Plus, there’s a recyclable carrying case. If your kid is in competitive cheerleading or dance or any sport (teenager), then this is something you should have. I say this because my kid does competitive cheerleading, she is 9, I would NOT buy this for her. The price drops to $15.33–reg reg $50.00. This is the lowest price ever!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Free Kids Crafts has some ideas. Re-purpose the used costume.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2011

Explain to your spouse and kids about how many of the items that you use are harming the environment and destroying the earth. For example, if your kid has a favorite brand of cookies that are manufactured in an environmentally unsound bag, you can find a similar bag of cookies created in eco-friendly packaging. Set up recyclable bins.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 8, 2013

Looking for a good pair of shoes for your kids? Check out this new sale today on Jambu Shoes for Kids which offer durable yet breathable upper fabric with memory foam insoles plus they are made out of recycled and re-usable rubber outersoles. Check out the entire sale on these Jambu Shoes for Kids! All rights reserved.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 1, 2019

Green Toys Indoor Gardening Kit ONLY $6.18 (Reg $23) Let your kids enjoy growing an indoor garden with this Green Toys Indoor Gardening Kit that is available for ONLY $6.18 Features: Here’s an even greater incentive to make your kids drink their milk Green Toys uses recycled milk containers as the […].

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Much to the dismay of my kids, I’ve declared Thursday nights during the school year as Clean the Fridge Out Night. I cleaned out a large filing cabinet and was stuck with a big box of documents that I didn’t feel comfortable just throwing in the recycle bin. My Frugal Shenanigans! FREE Shredding!

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 7, 2011

Savvy Source has a nice deal today on a K ids Konserve Snack Pack – pay just $25 for this green, safe, waste-free lunch kit that you or your kids will actually want to use ($39 value)! Their fresh, modern designs appeal to kids and parents alike, and parents appreciate their convenience and flexibility.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 24, 2012

Help eliminate this was by sending your kids to school with a reusable lunch sack. Annie’s Homegrown is offering a free Kid Konserve lunch bag just in time for back-to-school. This is in conjunction with Honest Kids, Seventh Generation and Stonyfield. Honest Kids Organic Drinks 8-pack carton or 64-ounce bottle.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 23, 2012

Shop Taste of Home is offering More Creative Crafts for Kids from the Reader’s Digest store for just $5 when you use code DEALFIVE ! Creative kids, and their parents, will love this book that features lots of craft projects for every occasion and inspiration.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. You can even let them manage the responsibility in your household and reward with them with the earnings from recycling cans and bottles at local recycle centers.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 13, 2011

The idea for the Cardboard Christmas Tree using recycled packing boxes was in the latest issue of Disney Family Fun Magazine and it caught my eye because of the pileup in my garage. It also looked like a great craft project for the kids. And when the holidays are a memory, I'll send the trees along with the recycling truck.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 28, 2012

Help your kids give Dad a really personal gift this Father’s Day. Printed on premium, uncoated, 100% recycled fiber paper. Order the “All About My Dad” book and save 60% when you use coupon code MYDAD by June 2, 2012! Each book can be personalized with 19 photos and your own text. Just add crayons!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Recycle, recycle, recycle. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. Shop at eco-friendly businesses. If you aren’t sure, ask.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2011

ThredUP is a a really cool service that facilitates recycling children’s clothes and toys. They partner with thousands of moms across the nation to trade clothes because clothes don’t grow, kids do. A box of kids clothes for a BUCK? Click on the green “Buy” button to purchase your voucher.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. So instead of throwing tissue boxes away, this is a great way to store your yarn, PLUS you can get the kids involved! This is a great way to organize my kids’s craft area and they can neatly see all the different colors really well! Plus, it helps reduce my waste , which is always a plus!

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For the Mommas

APRIL 18, 2015

Lazy Saturday Reads ( Kindle) – Tongue Twisters for Kids, Off Grid Living And More. Often times they recycle and do everything in their power to reduce their carbon emissions so they live a greener life. Kids will be entertained with these tongue twisters for hours. Download: Tongue Twisters for Kids by Riley Weber.

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