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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

I am sure that if I did it again now, I’d do a better job, but it turned out well enough to give me inspiration to do more painting. Zoe still uses this freecycle nightstand that I painted for her in 2008 And now I have eleventy zillion furniture painting projects under my belt. I encourage you to give it a try. ?

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Tips on food storage in root cellars. History of root cellars. Benefits of using root cellars.

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