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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. Once we used old magazines for a craft project in Camp Fire Girls to make a ‘sit upon’ (cover the magazine with something water repellent and sew the sides together). Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother. My children, however, are 9 & 7 and have just finished the third & first grades.

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