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The Greener Option That Saves You Money: Paper Towels vs. Rags

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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Save Money: 10 Paper Products to Avoid

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In an effort over the years, to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, we’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products, such as paper towels, paper napkins, storage. [[ This is a content summary only. Green Living Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. How to Save Money on Groceries. Utilize the Freezer.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Save Money and Go Green By Replacing These Disposable Items with Reusable Ones

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us who are 40 and younger grew up with disposable paper items. If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. Do you have paper napkins? Paper towels ? Paper plates and cups? Plastic silverware?

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Looking for ways to save money on groceries? As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. How to Save Money on Groceries. You’ll be thankful later.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Think for a second about all of the paper products that you use in your kitchen.