Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 27, 2013
Paper towels have become a must-have item in many kitchens throughout Canada, the US, Europe and Australia. However, these advantages don’t necessarily make them a very green option, so let’s look at the green credentials of paper towel vs rags for household cleaning.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen.
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Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 1, 2011
We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Make a list of expenditures.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 14, 2013
We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How do you save money while on vacation?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store. Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels. Preserve Some of Your Food. Go Green'
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. Such a cute way to reuse toilet paper rolls (or even paper towel rolls if you have longer cords). A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Tissue Box Yarn Holders.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 23, 2011
I found some new ones recently in the clearance section of Kohl's and I retired some older, stained napkins to use in place of paper towels for smaller spills and to wipe messy little hands and faces. Switch from paper towels to old bath towels - Do you have old towels in the back of your bathroom closet that you're not using anymore?
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