Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Two liter soda bottles.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2019

Even recycling has its environmental costs. It’s always better to reuse than recycle! You can paint and decorate it to fit your decor exactly, rather than hunt around for a store-bought design that kind of works. Just keep in mind that some jars will be too big for most succulent plants! Hanging Lanterns.

Flowers and Plants 72

Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 72

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. If you find a table with a leg missing, you can buy four matching stair posts or use recycled bench legs to create a unique centerpiece for your living area.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Empty coffee cans are great for holding paint or turpentine or bacon grease. Mesh bags from Popsicle sticks hold bulbs we dig up and re-plant later to keep them dry until time to plant. Paint rollers are used multiple times at our house. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Containers. Clothing and Linens.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

For the Mommas

MARCH 13, 2015

The Crafting Chicks offer an ingenious way to recycle egg cartons in this Easter basket idea. Celebrate spring with this garden-themed Easter basket idea from Design Mom , who painted an old wine crate and filled it with seeds, small plants, mini tools, and a few simple toys. Turn an Egg Carton into an Easter Basket.

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Easter Grow Your Own Plants Growing 40