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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Empty vegetable cans.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Noone ate the leftover corn, so I cut it off the cob and put it in the freezer to add to our favorite, Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos | Slow Cooker Recipe. For my recipe, read: Roasted Red Plum Tomato Sauce ~ Great Freezer Recipe. As you can see from a recent night, we had PLENTY of food for dinner. FREE Shredding!

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How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Here are some recipes to get you started. Recycle, recycle, recycle. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. Use online banking.

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Free Kindle Books: Urchin, Jar Recipes And More

For the Mommas

Whether you’re preparing snacks for school or lunches the work week these recipes will put your recyclables to work saving you time, money, and space. We have collected the most delicious and best selling recipes from around the world. Download: Jar Recipes: The Ultimate Guide by Bridgette Conners.

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RecycleBank: Earn 40 New Points!

Couponing 101

Submit a favorite sweet recipe for 20 points. RecycleBank is a curbside pickup recycling program that lets you earn points for recycling. You can redeem your points for a number of great rewards including a 20% Off Flowers and Gifts at ProFlowers , 20% Off all orders at Personal Creations , and More!

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 Click here for the recipe. Recycle and reuse. If you can’t reuse something, recycle it using your local program. This will tell you what you need to fix so that your home runs more efficiently.

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Starbucks Brewed Coffee Tumbler | FREE Coffee Every Day in January

Saving With Shellie

This tumbler is made with recycled materials it gets you one grande brewed coffee every day for the month of January 2015. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Just bring it into a participating Starbucks store and let your barista fill it with joy.

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