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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The metal on old pop-up toasters and toaster ovens can often be repurposed for small jewelry or craft projects if removed carefully with the sharp edges filed. Old used and broken computer keyboards become new picture frames or trinket boxes for the tech-head in your life. The possibilities are endless.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

TVs, DVD players, radios, toaster ovens, wifi extenders, and computer equipment get switched off every night before bed and don’t get turned on again until they are needed. . - Use power strips wherever – and whenever – possible. Nearly anything that can be unplugged when not in use is on power strips in my house.

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The Art of Frugality

Frugal Luxuries

After popping them into the toaster oven they were a perfect, crunchy aside for Mike's favorite pasta meal. We use Apple TV, Roku or our computers to watch any shows we miss or for Mike's sports. Canceled our Netflix account as we never really watch much from it.

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Hottest Amazon Deals for 11/17: Gund, American Doll, Alex, Monster High & More

For the Mommas

9:10 am EST: SHARKK® Computer Wireless Mouse / 8 Buttons / High Precision Optical FULL SIZE Mouse With Programmable Buttons / And 3 Adjustable DPI Levels Up To 2000 DPI / For Laptops PC And Mac Computers / With Scrolling Wheel / Back and Forward Side Buttons / 18 Month Battery Life. Prime Early Access Deal. Prime Early Access Deal.

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