Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. My spouse has many plantings around our several acres. When he plants something new that needs a steady supply of surface water, due to shallow roots, he sometimes uses a 2 liter soda bottle. Two liter soda bottles. Clothes pins.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Empty coffee cans are great for holding paint or turpentine or bacon grease. Plastic containers from sliced lunch meat are great for leftover vegetable or casserole servings. Mesh bags from Popsicle sticks hold bulbs we dig up and re-plant later to keep them dry until time to plant. Containers. Clothing and Linens.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

DIY Team Spirit Platter via Crafty Scrappy Happy Personalize a platter (or plate) with your favorite team name/logo/spirit with some paint and vinyl. DIY Chalkboard Paint Party Supplies via Pop Sugar The entertainer on your list will swoon over this! Who doesn’t love pretty plants at home? ‘Nuff said.

DIY 91

DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! I love a pedicure too, but if you’re trying to save money, try to paint your piggies yourself. During the vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! I love a pedicure, but if you’re trying to save money, paint your toes yourself. During vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100