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MAY 31, 2020

With kids home from school and many parents working remotely, your family is probably going through toilet paper at a previously unprecedented rate. And as the empty toilet paper rolls pile up, you might be wondering if there isn’t something better to do with them than tossing them in the recycling bin.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. Our children learn by example.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 30, 2014

For the eco-minded parent, The Wipebox is helping to make a “greener” environment by eliminating the need for disposable packages and containers and is made from recycled Polypropylene. . Features include: . Snap closure . Keeps wipe moist . Keeps wipe clean . Eliminates disposable plastic packages of wipes/tissues.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden. Find ways to reduce the amount of paper used within the school.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2014

If your parents or grandparents require more intervention than they would receive with an elder cottage, another alternative might be the MEDCottage. Elder Cottage offers a program where the home can be resold or recycled. Would you buy one of these cottages for your parents to live on your property? MEDCottage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

You might uncover some garments that have seen better days and should probably have been recycled some time ago. Whatever you choose, you will be de-cluttering your home, recycling, re-using and maybe making a bit of money as well. You probably will find clothes that you had forgotten you even had; I certainly did!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Use Recycled Fabrics. Making your own clothes is definitely a great way to save money–and you can take penny-pinching to a whole new level by using recycled materials and fabrics to make clothes. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents. Adam shares many coupons, including Sears , through FrugalDad. .

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Tom’s of Maine is inviting kids and parents to get creative for a good cause and learn about natural oral care with a new coloring book called “ Brushing Fun.” Parents can go here to learn about the program and download the coloring book. natural toothpaste (up to 200,000 tubes) to children in OHA’s Smiles Across America program.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 13, 2013

In addition to the five percent in Staples Rewards® all members earn, parents can now earn extra Rewards for a teacher of their choice when they link their Rewards account. Here’s what teachers get when parents participate in Reward-A-Classroom and shop: 5% back in Rewards on every Copy & Print purchase. Binder Recycling.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 7, 2013

Kids and parents alike have long enjoyed the goodness of Snackimals Cookies and today the same great taste comes to the cereal aisle, available now at major retail grocery stores, Whole Foods and other natural stores nationwide. Parents will love that Snackimals Cereals are: USDA Organic. Non-GMO verified.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 22, 2013

The New thinkbaby Starter Set is the perfect gift or start set for any parent. The transformational line – The thinkbaby system allows parents to transform baby bottles to our award winning Sippy Cup through purchase of the Conversion Kit. Eco-friendly Baby bottles are made from materials that can be recycled after use.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 7, 2011

Each Snack Pack includes a recycled cotton sack, cloth napkin, 2 small leak-proof containers made of 304 food-grade stainless steel, a food kozy for wrapping up that PBandJ sandwich or bagel, and a recycled aluminum name tag. Each item is safe, non-toxic, and easy to clean. Reduce waste and pack your child’s lunch (or YOUR lunch!)

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 16, 2015

Glass is the ideal material for eco-friendly parents who want a recyclable & sustainable material to feed their newborn! I love the safety of glass and that it is so recyclable and environmentally friendly. Product features. Nicole’s take: I always wanted to use glass bottles but then I had triplets!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything. Everything has another use is a saying often heard in regards to recycling. Years ago our parents and grandparents used things as much as possible, found another use for it and did not rush out to the shops to buy a replacement or throw it away because they just could not be bothered.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 3, 2012

What could you do with 1,000 Recyclable Points? Good Parent Good Child $50.00 Good Parent Good Child $50.00 Good Parent, Good Child wants you to do something nice for yourself. Get a free admission pass to the Please Touch Museum and print high value coupons like Kashi or Hellman’s Mayo. Enter to win 1,000 Points.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 23, 2012

Creative kids, and their parents, will love this book that features lots of craft projects for every occasion and inspiration. There’s also a great section on ecological crafts made from recycled materials, including paper bag and wooden spoon puppets, and a village made out of shoe boxes. © 2012 Nicoles Nickels LLC.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this might just be the “greenest” tractor around – despite its vibrant orange hue. Packaged using recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks. Offers story-time tips for parents.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Our parents and grandparents were ‘green’ before green was cool. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes Repair, Don’t Replace. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

To save even more money, keep the decorations from each year and recycle them for the next child! With a few parenting tricks up her sleeve, Melissa posts how-to videos and blogs for parents on a range of issues including baby, toddler, kids, fashion, travel, and well-being.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

My parents don't spend any $1 bills that pass through their hands through out the year. Every summer, we travel with my parents to the beach. Thank goodness our rental had recycling containers) What will you need in the kitchen? We also keep a change jar in the kitchen that accumulates quickly through out the year.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 1, 2012

The new Vicks® Behind Ear Thermometer (V980) takes the guesswork out of measuring for fever, restoring confidence to parents and peace of mind in just one second. The dog tags are made in the USA of a recycled steel core and coated with a special coating that fuses the colorful graphics permanently to the pet tag.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Melting Ice with Salt and Color via Artful Parent. DIY Sandbox via Stuff Parents Need. Giant Yard Twister Game via Instructables. Play a giant game of Twister right in your backyard, and there’s no slippery mat to worry about! You play it right in the grass.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 29, 2015

Pirasta NYC ( www.pirastanyc.com ), a new line of coloring posters bridging art with design, is hoping to encourage parents and children to think creatively, learn, and simultaneously foster a love of art. Printed with vegetable ink using recycled paper. . It’s a great way to introduce art and encourage collaboration. For ages 3-133.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 31, 2011

The kick-proof, spill-proof Neater Feeder is the only feeding system that serves the needs of pets and their homeowning parents. from recyclable plastic, the Neater Feeder is easy to clean and is dishwasher safe. And the Neater Feeder is feline friendly too, thanks to the cat sized Neater Feeder. Made in the U.S.A.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 10, 2011

Parents Magazine. Did you know you could redeem your Recyclebank points for magazine subscriptions? Right now, you can get a one year subscription to these magazines and more for only 115 points. Better Homes and Gardens. Good Housekeeping. Whole Living. Marie Claire. To see these titles and more, log on or create a Recyclebank account.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The days of summer are waning and to parents of school-age kids, that can mean only one thing — School Shopping! You’re shopping locally, supporting a charity, and recycling clothing. This is a Guest Post brought to you by Traci from A Star In My Own Universe. Two words that our psyches and bank accounts can dread.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

From traditional dorm décor and furnishings for an apartment or dorm room to all of the necessities that every student needs when going back to college, parents and students alike are faced with a challenge each August. 100 percent recycled. Starting at ($7.49).

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Each bundle’s specially created board books and exclusive surprises create fun and developmentally rich experiences for parents and babies to share together throughout the day. The whole set is made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. After the first shipment, $24.95

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 30, 2012

And sometimes pet parenting can be challenging too. Each brush is made with recycled aluminum and synthetic cruelty-free bristles. ” Product Name: PetSmart® New Puppy Starter Kit. Purchase Information: PetSmart Stores. Product Price: $19.99. Sharing your life with a new puppy? Good times. Product Price: $11.50.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

The gross over-consumption around the world is filling our landfills and recycling bins with unnecessary waste, both toxic and benign alike. While I can’ say my parents were too thrilled, monitoring all those kids, with some rules in place it would be easy for everyone to share the costs and monitoring. Sports equipment.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

This ultra modern kitchen features the latest in realistic kitchen design including: single-cup coffee machine, smartphone, raised “gas” burner that makes a boiling water sound when pots and pans are placed on it, microwave, refrigerator, oven, toaster, recycling and play bins. Multiple working doors give it a realistic feel.

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