Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

Was it the time you were able to save up and pay for something, or the time the re-possessor came around and took that car back? Surviving a negative experience and enduring through or perhaps even overcoming it shows us that we are made of more than we ever dreamed, that we can do and be more than we thought. Challenge yourself.

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Debt College Student Money 167

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Plus, it helps reduce my waste , which is always a plus! Shopping Bags.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. Smashed Skillet Potatoes – my favorite way to cook potatoes and it uses my cast iron skillet ! I use garlic powder, onion powder, and Paprika. SEE MY METHOD BELOW.

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Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

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. Use the craft knife to cut the first cross and then make it a small circle, to fit the handle of the wooden spoon. If you have used a large soda bottle, repeat this process on the other side of the bottle.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Building 228

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 26, 2013

I haven’t made these yet, but once I saw the chopped strawberries laying on that layer of jam on the dough, I was hooked. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Comments Oh yum!

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Recipes Lays Re-use Cake 74

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 21, 2014

I had some tomatoes that needed to be used up today, so I made a quick batch of oven roasted tomatoes. When tomatoes get too ripe, they’re not as good in salads or eaten raw because the texture changes and they can be mealy. My hubby is making bread this weekend, so I plan on using these for paninis.

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Ovens Used Re-use Cooking 65

For the Mommas

APRIL 19, 2016

Right now you can claim your FREE Full-Size Degree Men’s Dry Spray Antiperspirant from Walmart when you watch a quick 36 second video that shows how to use the product. Grab these FREEBIES while you’re here too: Meijer: FREE Nestea 12-Pack With Mperks. FREE Sample Of Lays BBQ Chips. FREE Always Discreet Samples.

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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. We also plan to use some of it at Christmas for wrapping paper. When we ship items, we’ll use this paper as filler for the shipping box. Wrapping paper.

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Moving Company Making Recycle Recycled 189

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet!

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet!

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 7, 2016

Or if you’re like me, you’ll leave it at a friends house and won’t get it back for weeks. According to Allure Magazine Article, “Coconut oil solubilizes or breaks up water-resistant substances used in eye shadow and mascara, releasing them from the skin and lashes,” says cosmetic chemist Joseph Cincotta.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2014

It used to be that after a major medical incident, you were encouraged or required to rest – usually in bed. These things do happen to many of us. Although our bodies do begin to deteriorate as we age, we shouldn’t use it as an excuse to drop out. Yet many of us do. She planted and tended her 2 acre garden.

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Activism T-Mobile Health Home and Garden 186

Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2023

We also bought a blackout cover that goes over the pack ‘n play – I will see if it is useful or not! We use our Apple HomePod at home, which we plan to bring. We are also bringing our Frida Baby 2-in-1 Portable Sound Machine as a backup and to take with us on the go/in the car. White noise! A highchair/cart cover.

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Disney Disney World Baby Strollers 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet!

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Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

We had our current home re-roofed when it was only 13 years old. I applied the bleach using an old spray bottle and left it on overnight. I did see suggestions to use a cleaner called TSP along with the bleach and water, but couldn’t find that in my normal shopping circles. He and a carpenter buddy did the work themselves.

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Home and Garden Growing Steep Gardening 160

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. We’re struggling with it all too. ” Sit down and start laying out your dreams. (If If you’re married, you MUST do this with your spouse.) Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances. It is a lot.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. You could buy some fancy orange oil polish OR just give whatever piece of wood you’re working with a tough scrub with a fresh moist orange peel and, in no time, you’ll have a great, deep new shine.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention. Use the good table cloth–it can always be washed. We rush home and rush back out for the evening activities.

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Activism Family Swap Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 14, 2011

I had no idea that “green was good”, until I watched the Sunkist Valencia Oranges Re-greening Video. I learned that Valencia oranges turn bright orange as they ripen, but they actually can re-green in warm weather. Zest the Valencia oranges using a micro plane or fine grater and set aside. black pepper.

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Recipes Zest Sunkist Re-use 75

For the Mommas

AUGUST 6, 2016

Re-marriage might have once been an option, but Arabella knows she’s past her prime, and isn’t the Beauty she used to be. Years later, when she returns to the seaside town where she lost her heart to Ethan Foster, she is determined to lay the past to rest once and for all. And as her beauty faded, so did her worth.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2017

You knew how to use the phone system, the printer, what was allowed or disallowed on the internet. To his surprise, he found they used Apple computers (he has always had PCs at work). I moved from desk to desk – using spots when people went on vacation – for about a month. Expect the unexpected. Expect stress.

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Phones At&T Computers Office 138

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 28, 2011

My Lululemon groove pants do a fantastic job of this, but I’m guessing that’s why they cost almost 7x as much…whatever material they’re using has to be pretty expensive! Shopper’s Notes: While I will definitely use my fold over pair for lounging , I won’t be using them at the gym.

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Old Navy Fantastic Nike Activism 69

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. You could buy some fancy orange oil polish OR just give whatever piece of wood you’re working with a tough scrub with a fresh moist orange peel and, in no time, you’ll have a great, deep new shine.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Use coupons and cash back apps. All of these are incredibly quick and easy to use. However, if they’re not $1.99 Your family might love bananas, but if they’re not on sale anywhere, buy what is on sale that week and save. Here are a few things I personally do to save. before heading out to the store.

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Saving Money Money Trader Joes Co-Op 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

A movement is afoot to re-learn how to take care of our own dead. Most people don’t know that you can lay a person out yourself, in your own home, for family and friends to visit one last time. Richter writes “ When he was done, they all lent a hand carrying it over to the white oak.

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Green And Frugal Green Frugal Transportation 188

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 27, 2014

The width you will want to measure with the object you will be using as the focal point. Then put two holes for your thick twine or yarn to hold the rope that you will use to pull the piñata so that the children can hit it. Once you have your twine or yarn in place then use the Packing tape to close the flaps on your box.

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DIY Birthday Twinings Kids and Family 92

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 19, 2019

First, drain both the cheeseballs and the olives, and lay them on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Even if you buy the smallest package you can, you’re going to have a lot of cheese and olives left. Even if you buy the smallest package you can, you’re going to have a lot of cheese and olives left.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Apples, pears, and nectarines are all good options because they’re easy to eat with one hand, if you’re driving. If you have established places to stay, you can relax knowing you have a place to lay your head that night. Healthy Snacks: Traveling can be hard on your body, so make smart food choices. Whatever fits your style!

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Food and Drink Cars Car Gas 65

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

But even if you’re in your later years and retirement feels only a few years away, there are actions you can take to plan for yourself and your family. If you’ve got more time and have decades before retirement, you’re in a great position to consider your options today. Assess Your Current Financial Situation.

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Insurance Re-use Delivery Service Family 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2024

You can do several pounds at once and use them all week long! Once those ingredients are prepped, they’re ready to be turned into quick meals throughout the week, saving time and stress in the kitchen. Chicken Thighs Are Superior They’re quick, easy to prepare, and versatile. I use this brand.

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Meals Ovens Cooking Recipes 52

Saving Everyday

MARCH 15, 2020

They’re served cold or at room temperature after being pressed for a minimum of two hours. Trust me, you’re going to want to press all of your sandwiches forever and ever! In fact, my uncle retired from Publix and used to bring us in the store after hours and let us pick out one treat.

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Press Publix Bread Borden 72

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

each Use $1.00/2 each Use $1.00/10 each Use (2) $1.50/1 Frito Lay Tostitos Tortilla Chips - 2 for $6. Frito Lay Lay's Potato Chips - $3.99. Bausch & Lomb PreserVision, Ocuvite, Lumify, Soothe, BioTrue, Boston or re-nu Eye Care - $2.00 2 Giant digital coupon Pay $1.00 each Pay $2.50

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Pepperidge Farm Del Monte Cracker Barrel Jimmy Dean 52

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 20, 2012

Suggested Scenario Buy (3) Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers, Pullups or Goodnites - $9.49 ($28.47) Get $5 RRs Use (3) $3/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. Get $5 RRs Use (2) $10/1 Enfamil printable (NLA) $10.49 or Lays Chips (10-10.5 1/31/12 (Porque Sabes Ahorrar Compras) $4.82 after coupons and RRs wyb 3!

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Walgreens Jan L'Oreal Neutrogena 113

Saving Everyday

JUNE 18, 2013

I like that they take than 10 minutes to prep, and you can get everything else done while they’re baking. For this recipe I used “ Onion Obsession “, but you could substitute that with onion powder…or whatever spices you want. Lay the potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Serve immediately.

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Ovens Recipes Baking Lays 56

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 13, 2017

Sign up for a Wellness+ account and use your card to start earning two kinds of Points. Use your card to activate the sale prices and trigger Plenti Points. Buy 1; Use $3.00/1 Buy 1; Use $3.00/1 Buy 1; Use $2.00/1 Buy 1; Use $2.00/1 Buy 2 : Use $1.00/2 Buy 2 : Use $1.00/2 Buy 2; Use $1.00/2

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 10, 2017

oz or Larger Only; Limit 1; Cannot Use This Offer with Any Other Coupon. Buy 2; Use $0.75/2 Buy 2; Use $0.75/2 Buy 2; Use $0.75/2 Buy 2; Use $0.75/2 Use $2/1 Coupon; Submit for $1.50/1 Use $2/1 Coupon; Submit for $1.50/1 Buy 3; Use $0.75/2 Buy 3; Use $0.75/2 1 Kellogg's Special K Bars.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 16, 2017

Buy 2; Use $1/2 Coupon; $1/1 Ibotta Rebate. Buy 2; Use $1/2 Coupon; $1/1 Ibotta Rebate. Use $3/1 Coupon; Combine with $1.50/1 Use $3/1 Coupon; Combine with $1.50/1 Frito-Lay Lay's Potato Chips, 7 - 8.5 - $2.50 Excludes: Lays Kettle Cooked and Simply. Frito-Lay Lay's Potato Chips, 7 - 8.5.

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