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.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. by Koupon Krazed. Which is Better?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

Earning from trash through recycling is a great way to earn some extra cash and help save the environment at the same time. Excess trash has been a common problem of all societies for decades, and recycling is a way to transform trash into something useful. A website called Recyclebank pays out coupons for recycling these items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Print them yourself to save money. Ask the guests to RSVP by phone or email to save paper and postage. Recyclable decorations could be dried or fresh flowers, decorations made out of recycled paper or fresh fruit.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. Realistic Stockpiling Tips by Mission To Save. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. by Koupon Krazed. Name Brand or Generic?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Rechargeable batteries on the other hand, can be recharged and reused up to 500 times, extending their life considerably. So, now we know that you’ll definitely save money by buying rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones but what about the environment ? Which of these types of batteries is the greener option?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. Choose detergents that are plant based, concentrated, and biodegradable. Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 Recycle and reuse.

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