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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

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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. Plastic trash bags.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

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That is because you should never reuse canning lids. But, acquiring these items need not break the bank if you know where to look. How to Bake Cheap Holiday Cookies and Breads. You may have noticed that no where in this list did I mention buying used canning lids. This article was written by Denise. Smell Great on the Cheap.

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