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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. My sister-in-law routinely gives items that she crochets. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. Buy Vintage.

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Yes, Nicole’s Nickels has an employee named Pennie!

Nicoles Nickels

I am the mother of one daughter and grandmother of one grandson and we all (along with my son-in-law) live together in North Carolina with my 2 sweet dogs and my daughter’s 2 sort-of sweet cats. I’ve crocheted my whole life, from shawls to Christmas ornaments. By trade, I am a techie, by spirit I am a DIYer.