Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. Nor is it healthy. You can do the same.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. This was an amazing find for me!

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2013

In the early 21 st century, increasing world population, growing use of non-decomposable plastics, the westernization of the Asian continent and several world economic crisis cycles all contributed to increasing numbers of landfill operations throughout the world – mostly containing petroleum based plastic products. Their conclusion? “So

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Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188

Couponing 101

APRIL 17, 2020

You can even take it apart when you’re done to reuse the noodles. We selected this project because it looks so elegant that you might want to use it as decoration when you’re not playing. However, it is also a functional game that uses materials you might already have on hand.

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DIY Outdoors Games Frugal 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The more we can all reduce and reuse clothes, the less waste will be added to the problem! Now that you’re convinced to start secondhand shopping, here are four of our favorite thrift shopping and selling apps: ThredUP. ” You can use the app to shop for thousands of brands at up to 90% off retail prices. .”

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Thrifting Shopping Thrift Stores Consignment 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal! Use Less Energy.

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. I was pumped to reduce our trash. I have to hand it to the author, Bea, she has a clear line in the sand, because this is not always easy. This will always be a work in progress for my family. Moving on to 2020!

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130