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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Frugal Luxuries

JANUARY 11, 2012

Using the canning~jar~lid~insert as a pattern.I traced circles atop the new fry~screen and then cut them out using the scissors. To prop it up for drainage, I snipped about 3 inches from a recycled plastic drinking straw and tucked it underneath the upside down jar (screen side down). Use it liberally.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

If you are looking to improve how you handle waste management, you should be using ways that help you keep the amount of waste at a low level. For example, you should at least have separate bins for recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Recycling . If you cannot be able to reuse something, you should work on recycling it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here are some ways we recycled our moving waste: Creative Ways to Use the Excess Supply. So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting. We also plan to use some of it at Christmas for wrapping paper. When we ship items, we’ll use this paper as filler for the shipping box.

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Moving Company Making Recycle Recycled 189

Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 15, 2016

They’re easy to use for kids, without adult supervision (if fun-seeking parents can keep away). Made from natural biodegradable rubber and recyclable plastic. Easy to use for kids. Balloons are one-time use only. Features: 37 balloons per bundle, 3 bundles in 1 package; 111 balloons in total.

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Expires Kids and Family Recycle Recycled 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

A handy reference should have many clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions in order to be of use to you. That way you can watch for patterns and materials that you find appealing, and you’ll be able to focus on just a few items while you’re first starting out. Use Recycled Fabrics. Learn How to Sew.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. There’s a lot of discussion about the etiquette of re-giving an unwanted gift. Done tactfully and with care, re?gifting Lower the Impact of Christmas Lighting Excessive use of electricity drains the environment’s natural resources.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

Now, we’re planning another move, this time 2,000 miles away. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. Where Does the Clutter Come From? Other Clutter We Found.

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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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

By doing this you don’t only help everybody on the globe by using green energy , you also help yourself. Fossil fuels continue to ruin our environment, and as they are also running out it is time for us to understand how we can use renewable energy for all of our business and home needs. That’s not good enough.

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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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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Buy Used Textbooks. Cut your textbook expenses to a fraction by renting or buying used books in older editions for a fraction of the price. Collecting empty bottles and cans after a party and cashing them in at recycling stations can bring in some extra cash if you live in an area that offers this option. Avoid The Coffee Shop.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 6, 2015

Whether we’re taking a yoga class, going for a run or just out running errands, you’ll find us wearing Teeki workout clothes and here’s why… – They Fit: Teeki Hot Pants fit like a glove and stay put. The tops offer the right amount of support, but feel like you’re wearing nothing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 145

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. This was certainly not a good use of my limited clothing allowance.

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Discount Coder UK

JULY 27, 2012

Or you can re-use, re-purpose and recycle everyday bits and bobs and trim the cost right back. You can spend a fortune on gardening. Here’s my top 11 tips for saving money on the green stuff. grow seeds in cardboard egg boxes. Because they retain moisture they do a great job forget weed killers. read more.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

If you’re following along with the Grocery Budget Challenge , this month’s action step is to organize our pantry to help make meal planning easier. Where will you use the food? Discard or recycle any outdated food. Disorder equals disaster…at least in my kitchen. Place the food back in your pantry by category.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 29, 2013

Along with helping you learn about the origins of paper and how to use it more responsibly at home, Recyclebank’s now offering tips for when you’re on the job or shopping for groceries. What is Recycle Bank ? This site uses affiliate links. Printable Coupons recycle bank' All rights reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season. I have been using a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for years.

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Discount Coder UK

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

I don’t know about you, but in our household we’re so used to recycling that throwing things away actually hurts… oh, the guilt! It feels so wrong to carelessly chuck things out when they still have some useful life left in them. Luckily you can give your unwanted stuff away and find items you need.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

But we’re considering inexpensive tweaks here, not huge remodels. Open south-facing window curtains during the day when they’re exposed to direct sunlight, and close them when the sun sets to protect your home from drafts and temperature loss through the cold glass. Use efficient Christmas decorations.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 21, 2016

It’s also a great way to re-vamp your wardrobe. This DIY project is a way to recycle and repurpose your clothing! DIY Cutting Advice: – Make sure you use a super sharp scissors (dull scissors don’t create as clean of a cut). – Try distressing the hem a little to make it look worn in.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 7, 2013

Washing at home with a garden hose can use more than 60 gallons in as little as five minutes, but most professional car washes treat and recycle water, virtually eliminating waste. The process cleans and re-uses the water for future car washes, or it undergoes treatment prior to returning it clean to the environment.

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Giveaway Cars Car Home and Garden 111

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 20, 2015

It’s Christmas Eve and you’re wrapping up the last of the gifts. You’re out of wrapping paper. If you’re wrapping a Christmas gift for child, why not grab the comics from the Sunday paper? They’re colorful and at this time of the year they feature Christmas inspired strips.

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Christmas Paper Jewelry and Watches Re-use 40

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

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. If you’re looking to clean out some unwanted items from your closet, you can order a Clean Out Kit.

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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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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 10, 2011

Recycle Bank is a site that rewards you for being more friendly to the environment. you can earn points for taking small everyday green actions like recycling or even taking quizes or watching short videos about ways to reduce the amount of energy you use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use. It’ll be easy to turn and use.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

And since we’re all pretty frugal around here, I’m sure most of us strive to send our kids to school with homemade lunches. The re-useable lunch sacks are washable, made of recycled cotton, and eliminate a great deal of waste that would otherwise occur from the use of daily paper or plastic lunch bags.

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Lunch Lunches Giveaway Kids 91

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. ” I know that I can recycle the bags, but it seemed wasteful to me and I have to think about whether I’ll do the service again. We’re fairly new to camping. We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2011

Many older homes are built with absolutely no consideration paid towards the way light use conservation can be affected by the dispersing of the fixtures and switches throughout the home. If you fall in love with the windows make sure they’re properly insulated and provide adequate insulation. The Neighborhood.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 24, 2011

Description of Product: “Marcal® Small Steps® makes toilet paper, napkins and paper towels made from 100% premium recycled paper. Switching to paper products made from 100% recycled paper may seem like a small thing, but it actually adds up. Did you know that most paper products use virgin trees in their production?

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. This is a biggie- because it takes recycling to the next step.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 23, 2012

Shop Taste of Home is offering More Creative Crafts for Kids from the Reader’s Digest store for just $5 when you use code DEALFIVE ! They’re all based on readily available materials, and kids will love the variety of projects in this book, including fabric wall hangings, foam animals, platter painting and masks.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It can also be used as a tablet, laptop, or anything in between. And built with post-consumer recycled material, it’s a smart, green choice for students and teachers. SATA 128GB solid state drive for an amazingly smooth and fast computing experience. A rubber bumper around the top cover absorbs the force of side bumps.

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