Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

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. Old clothing parts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. Shopping bags are reused as carry alls for gifts and travel needs. Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving. Clothing and Linens. Common Items to Re-Use and How to Re-Use Them. Containers. Small Utility Items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. If you have talent with a sewing machine, you can even make them look nice. You can also buy cloth napkins. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? One way to reuse these small chips is to take a large washcloth, sew the edges all the way around leaving just enough room to insert the soap chips. Sew up the small opening and you have and instant loofah.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? One way to reuse these small chips is to take a large washcloth, sew the edges all the way around leaving just enough room to insert the soap chips. Sew up the small opening and you have and instant loofah.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

They barely have food to eat, and the mother, who is pregnant, prepares for the new baby by sewing feedsack nighties for him. Use that gift card combined with sales to buy some new clothes to give to a needy family. In the story Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse , a young girl and her parents live in Oklahoma during the Dustbowl.

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