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12 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s been around forever in one form another, whether back when your grandmother reused glass bottles for canning or in 2014 when a truck comes around to pick up all those empty soda cans you put out at the end of your driveway. Just Google “donate my car” and find a company near you. Ah, recycling. Eyeglasses. Sports Equipment.

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Tips for Keeping Your Stockpile Safe and Dry

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And if you go a step further by canning, freeze drying, and jarring your own foods, it is vital that you have a safe place to keep everything. If you can’t use any foods before they expire you can donate them to a nearby shelter or even host a dinner party and feed the entire neighborhood.

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10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store. You can also list the items on Craigslist or Ebay. Canning CAN Be Cheap! A few months back I wrote here about canning tomatoes. By following these easy tips, you will be well prepared for your garage sale.