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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love going to garage sales. When Mom and Dad passed, my Brother inherited the house and all their stuff – which they in turn had inherited from the prior generation. On our last visit, my Brother urged us to take that lamp home with us. These things now live in our garage, taking up space that we don’t have!

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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. My brother once cleaned potato chip bags after turning them inside out and used those as gift bags! Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store.

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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Nan Weiping of the Vegetable Orchestra, according to the Trend Hunter website , has figured out how: “By hollowing out parts of various large vegetables and experimenting with their dampness, these brothers create musical instruments that can successfully substitute for their conventionally built counterparts. Find A Used Instrument.

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