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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

The good thing with implementing eco-friendly initiatives in schools is that they often represent a cost saving as well as helping the planet. Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. 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

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. Use Recycled Fabrics. There’s nothing better than finding a hobby that actually saves you money rather than costing you. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes.

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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. All opinions are my own.

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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. Saving the Earth has never been so stylish! Each item is safe, non-toxic, and easy to clean.

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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. Limited time offer - get a FREE 1-Year membership to the Coupons.com Savings Club. Enter to win 1,000 Points. Fandango Card.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Our parents and grandparents were ‘green’ before green was cool. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Here are some simple ways you too can save your wallet at your child’s next birthday! Ways to Save Money on Birthday Parties. To save even more money, keep the decorations from each year and recycle them for the next child! ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media 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. Entry -Form.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Save up your old plastic bottles and turn them into bowling pins! Melting Ice with Salt and Color via Artful Parent. Just save an old milk jug! Save some money on a traditional slip ‘n slide and make it yourself with this easy tutorial!

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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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For the Mommas

AUGUST 10, 2011

Parents Magazine. Thanks, Lady Savings. 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! Think of this way, you’re not just saving your budget. 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.

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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. Stock Up and Save. Students can get started with these great finds: Dorm room.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 30, 2012

Well, I teamed up with my two good blogging friends Karen from Koupon Karen and Keri Lyn from She Saved and we put together a Mother’s Day gift guide that I think you will enjoy a lot! And sometimes pet parenting can be challenging too. Each brush is made with recycled aluminum and synthetic cruelty-free bristles.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. 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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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

Once again, I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2015 Holiday Gift Guide this year – She Saved , Koupon Karen , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. One (1) lucky reader from Nicole’s Nickels, She Saved, Deal Seeking Mom, Koupon Karen and Southern Savers will win all of the items featured in this post!

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