Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Drink water or green tea and avoid sodas, even the diet varieties; limit your coffee and alcohol consumption. The bulk of what you eat should be plant foods, eaten raw or just lightly steamed. Cook your own meals at home and avoid fast food and highly-processed foods.

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Food and Drink Home and Garden Activism Ranges 165

Frugal Luxuries

JANUARY 19, 2013

Here are a few simple ways we've been practicing the art of frugality in our realm of reality recently. ~~~~~~ One of my goals for this year is to do more planting of edibles in our little garden. I've already planted the herbs I received for Christmas (see picture in previous post. I'll write a longer post on our garden plans soon).

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Frugal Art Plants Green And Frugal 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Get acid to acid loving plants by watering them with a water/vinegar mix occasionally (acid loving plants examples are blueberries, azaleas, pine and etc). Baking soda and vinegar react together to cause the eruption. Kill weeds outside by pouring full strength vinegar on them. Make pickles.

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Used Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Equal 278

Saving In Akron

MARCH 11, 2011

I['m not a soda drinker at all, but I love regular Crystal Light and drink a ton of it, so I was really excited to get the opportunity to try Crystal Light Pure. But for some reason, I never have trouble downing the flavored stuff.

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Lighting Tropicana Drinks Plants 124

Teresa's Deals

JULY 7, 2016

Save 50¢ on any ONE (1) Dream Plant Based Yogurt. when you purchase Montejo AND JARRITOS Soda Combo. when you buy any ONE Pampers® Swaddlers Diapers (excludes trial/travel size, value/gift/bonus packs). SAVE $1.25 on any (1) Tums® Chewy Delights® (32ct). Save $2.00 on any TWO (2) Lightlife product. Find us in produce or dairy.

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Printable Coupon Olay Birds Eye Travel 141

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

In some cities, you can take aluminum (and other metals, like copper) or glass to your local recycling plant. Aluminum Cans One of the most popular items that people recycle is aluminum cans like beer or soda cans. The weight corresponds to points which you can be monitored online.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Electronics 187

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 8, 2013

You might be surprised at some of the alternative ways to use these little plants! Mix up a few teaspoons of baking soda with crushed lavender. Mix up crushed basil and lavender along with some baking soda. Take a look! 10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home: 1. Banish garbage disposal odor. Enjoy a fresh new scent!

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Frugal Home Home and Garden Used 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2012

He works all day long outside, walking, mowing, sawing, chopping, planting and watering stuff on our 6 + acres. Of course, I also drink a few cups of coffee and diet soda each day as well. I also have added an outside walking in our woods routine – 1 – 3 miles a couple of times a week. Still, that is nothing compared to my spouse.

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Food and Drink Quiz United States Food and Wine 188

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 Oranges are in season right now and you may have noticed that they are a great price at the grocery store!

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Choose detergents that are plant based, concentrated, and biodegradable. We make our own using a few simple ingredients of washing soda , soap flakes, and borax. By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. Use natural detergents and cleaners.

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Making Reuse Recycle Recycled 196

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 Oranges are in season right now and you may have noticed that they are a great price at the grocery store!

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. Here are some ideas for re-using old items for your container garden: Seed Starts If you are just starting some seeds, for later planting in a container or a more traditional garden plot, there are a number of interesting alternatives.

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Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Super Bowl Sunday: Soda, chips, dips, cheese, sandwich items, crackers, snacks, wings, cut fruit and veggie trays. March Madness: Soda pop, chips, dips, cheese, crackers, sandwich items, snacks, wings, cut fruit and veggie trays. Patrick’s Day: Decorations, corned beef, cabbage and Irish soda bread. June is here.

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Silk Plant Based Milk, 64 oz - $2.79$1.00/1 Big K Soda, 12 pk 12 oz, or Kroger Real Sugar Soda, 8 pk 12 oz - $1.99/ea Sargento Balanced Breaks, 4.5 oz - $3.49$1.00/1 1 Sargento Balanced Breaks - 1-6-19 SS (exp 03/31/19) $1.00/1 1 Sargento Sweet Balanced Breaks - 1-6-19 SS (exp 03/31/19) $0.50/1

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Kroger Chex Mix Nabisco Kelloggs 45

For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2016

Legumes - Beans and other plant-based proteins. Sugary Sweets - Soda, candy, cookies, and other desserts. Dairy - Milk, yogurt, and ice cream. Fruit - Whole fruit and fruit juice. Grains - Bread, rice, crackers, and cereal. Starchy Vegetables - Potatoes and corn.

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Glucerna Ice Cream Bread Meals 40

Coupons Do Work

MAY 11, 2016

Sierra Mist Twist Soda 2L Bottles – $.99. Use 35% Off Mist Twst Lemon Lime Soda Target Cartwheel. $.64 Kashi GoLean Plant Powered Bar Multipacks, $4.99. each after coupon and gift card. 64 each after coupon. Up & Up Liquid Soap – $.71. NYC Nail Cosmetics – $1.89. Use $1/1 printable (any item above $1.72). $.89 Pay $12.96

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Target Gift Cards Finds Cheap 100

For the Mommas

JANUARY 26, 2022

Buy (3) Weis Quality Soda 12 Ct Cans – $3.33 Gardein Plant-Based Soup 15 oz wyb 2 - $2.50 Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks 16 oz - $2.99. Kos Plant Protein 13.05-13.75 Buy (1) Stevia in the Raw, Sweetener, Zero Calorie (50 count) – $3.69 each Use (1) $1.00/1 after coupon. each Use $7.03/3

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Ice Cream Arm and Hammer Healthy Choice Blue Buffalo 52

For the Mommas

APRIL 29, 2019

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 8 oz - $0.48$0.50/2 2 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Products Final Price: $0.23 2 Lightlife Refrigerated Plant-Based Protein Products Final Price: $2.22 Schar Gluten Free Wafers, 1.8 oz – $1.98$2.00/1 1 Schar Product $2.00/1 1 Schar Product Final Price: $0.02

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Fancy Feast Walmart Ortega Arm and Hammer 40

For the Mommas

APRIL 22, 2019

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 8 oz - $0.48$0.50/2 2 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Products Final Price: $0.23 2 Lightlife Refrigerated Plant-Based Protein Products Final Price: $2.22 Schar Gluten Free Wafers, 1.8 oz – $1.98$2.00/1 1 Schar Product $2.00/1 1 Schar Product Final Price: $0.02

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Fancy Feast Walmart Ortega Arm and Hammer 40

For the Mommas

APRIL 16, 2019

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 8 oz - $0.48$0.50/2 2 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Products Final Price: $0.23 2 Lightlife Refrigerated Plant-Based Protein Products Final Price: $2.22 Schar Gluten Free Wafers, 1.8 oz – $1.98$2.00/1 1 Schar Product $2.00/1 1 Schar Product Final Price: $0.02

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Fancy Feast Walmart Arm and Hammer Ortega 40

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Zevia Zero Calorie Soda, 6 pk - $3.50. - $1.00/2 1 Zevia Soda - Makeena Rebate; Includes 4 or 6 pk Only; Limit 1; Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Zevia Zero Calorie Soda, 6 pk. 1 Zevia Soda - Makeena Rebate; Includes 4 or 6 pk Only; Limit 1; Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Wild Planted Wild Sardines.

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Emergen-C Organic Organization Muir Glen 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2012

I’d estimate that 50% of the time you’ll see canned food, boxed dinners, bags of chips, and cases/bottles of sodas lining most peoples’ carts. It involves eliminating animal-based products from our diet and eating things that are primarily plant-based: beans, fruits, vegetables , grains, etc.

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Eating Out Meals Health Cooking 188

For the Mommas

JUNE 4, 2016

1 Kellogg's Krave Cereal Printable $1/1 Kashi Go Lean Plant-Powered Bar or Cereal printable [1.59-oz.+]. Biore Pore Strips 6 ct or Baking Soda Pore Cleanser 6.77 Final Price: $3.17 7/16/16 (SS 06/05/16) $0.50/1 1 Chex Cereal, exp. 7/16/16 (SS 06/05/16) $1/3 General Mills Big G Cereals, exp. Products Printable [53-oz.]

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Target Arm and Hammer Banana Boat Advil 40

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

oz or Larger; Eexcludes Cavity/Tarter Protection, Baking Soda and Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 oz or Larger; Eexcludes Cavity/Tarter Protection, Baking Soda and Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 Hydrangea Plant, 8 inch - $24.99.

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Cape Cod Travel Hidden Valley Jimmy Dean 100

For the Mommas

APRIL 2, 2019

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 8 oz - $0.48$0.50/2 2 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Products Final Price: $0.23 2 Lightlife Refrigerated Plant-Based Protein Products Final Price: $2.22 Schar Gluten Free Wafers, 1.8 oz – $1.98$2.00/1 1 Schar Product $2.00/1 1 Schar Product Final Price: $0.02

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Fancy Feast Walmart Ortega Arm and Hammer 40

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 15, 2012

Clover Valley Soda, 12 pk, Assorted flavors, On Sale 2 for $5. Clover Valley Soda, 2 Liter, Assorted flavors, On Sale for 85¢. Plant Stand, 13 in, On Sale for $4. Nutella Hazelnut Spread, 13 oz, On Sale for $2.95. Clover Valley Country Sunrise Coffee, 10.5 oz, On Sale for $2.95. Clover Valley Water, 15 pk, On Sale 2 for $5.

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Herbal Essence Dove Arm and Hammer Paper Towels 49

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

oz or Larger; Eexcludes Cavity/Tarter Protection, Baking Soda and Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 1 Crest Complete Toothpaste; Includes 4 oz or Larger; Excludes Cavity/Tartar Protection, Baking Soda and Trial/Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1

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El Paso Cape Cod Hidden Valley Pop Secret 100

For the Mommas

MARCH 19, 2019

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 8 oz - $0.48$0.50/2 2 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Products Final Price: $0.23 2 Lightlife Refrigerated Plant-Based Protein Products Final Price: $2.22 Wella Bar, 1.4 oz - $2.28$2.75/2 2 Ibotta Rebate Final Price: $0.91 each wyb 2. Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix, 1.25

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Fancy Feast Walmart Lysol Ortega 45

For the Mommas

MARCH 26, 2019

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 8 oz - $0.48$0.50/2 2 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Products Final Price: $0.23 2 Lightlife Refrigerated Plant-Based Protein Products Final Price: $2.22 Wella Bar, 1.4 oz - $2.28$2.75/2 2 Ibotta Rebate Final Price: $0.91 each wyb 2. Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix, 1.25

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Fancy Feast Walmart Neutrogena Lysol 45

For the Mommas

JULY 1, 2016

Cheerwine Soda. Plant Powered Shakes – Any variety – Any size – $10.00. Any variety – 2 oz. size – $1.00. Only available at select retailers. See rebate details! . Buy any two (2) – Regular or Diet Cheerwine – 2 Liter bottle or 12 pack can packages – $2.00. Kashi® GOLEAN.

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Rebates Sally Hansen Groceries Grocery 63

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Excludes Cavity or Tartar protection, Baking Soda and trial/travel size] $0.50/1 Excludes Cavity or Tartar protection, Baking Soda and trial/travel size] $0.75/1 Excludes Cavity protection, Tartar protection, Baking Soda and trial/travel size] $0.75/1 .+; Excludes trial/travel size] $0.50/1 ETS] $0.50/1

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Vicks L'Oreal Points Travel 40

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Orchid Plant, 5 in pot - $14.99. Orchid Plant, 5 in pot. Poinsettia Plant, 6 in - $5.00. Poinsettia Plant, 6 in. Fever Tree Soda, 4 pk - $4.99. Fever Tree Soda, 4 pk. Seagrams Club Soda, 1 L - $0.99. Seagrams Club Soda, 1 L. Bakery Fresh Irish Soda Bread, 16 oz - $3.99. 19.99 & UP.

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Jimmy Dean General Mills Pillsbury Refrigerators 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Soda Mix & Match. PICS Soda or Seltzer, 12 pk 12 oz cans - $2.50 - Pay $0.99 PICS Soda or Seltzer, 12 pk 12 oz cans. Polar Soda, 1 L - $1.00. Polar Soda, 1 L. Irish Soda Bread - $2.99. Irish Soda Bread. 4 in Potted Plants Mix & Match. African Violet Plants, 4 in pot - $2.50

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Price Betty Crocker Bread Sara Lee 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Soda Mix & Match. PICS Soda or Seltzer, 12 pk 12 oz cans - $2.50 PICS Soda or Seltzer, 12 pk 12 oz cans. Polar Soda, 1 L - $1.00. Polar Soda, 1 L. Irish Soda Bread - $2.99. Irish Soda Bread. 4 in Potted Plants Mix & Match. African Violet Plants, 4 in pot - $2.50 Buy 1; Use $0.25

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Price Betty Crocker Bread Sara Lee 100

For the Mommas

JUNE 24, 2016

Cheerwine Soda. Orgain® Organic Protein™ Plant Based Powder. Summer Strawberry variety only – 4 ct. pack – $1.00. Very Vanilla variety only – 4 ct. pack – $1.00. Berry Patch variety only – 4 ct. pack – $1.00. Only available at Target! Only available at Kroger! Gerber® 2nd Foods® Baby Foods.

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Rebates Groceries Grocery Food and Wine 65

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Mini Rose Plant, 6 inch - $9.99. Mini Rose Plant, 6 inch. Orchid Plant, 9 inch - $19.99. Orchid Plant, 9 inch. oz or Larger; Eexcludes Cavity/Tarter Protection, Baking Soda and Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 Dozen Majestic Rose Bouquet - $39.99. Holiday Bouquet.

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Shopping Dannon Food and Drink Travel 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 3, 2017

oz or Larger; Eexcludes Cavity/Tarter Protection, Baking Soda and Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1 1 Crest Complete Toothpaste; Includes 4 oz or Larger; Excludes Cavity/Tartar Protection, Baking Soda and Trial/Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.50/1

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Shopping General Mills Lucky Charms Food and Drink 100