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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden.

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. I used the sandrete I already had.

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Ways To Reuse Old Items For Your Container Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the more interesting ways to garden is to grow items in containers. You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. From using espaliering to grow apple trees in a container, to herbs, to a variety of vegetables , it’s possible to transform a small space into an effective container garden.

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10 Uses for Orange Peels

Saving Cents With Sense

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. Why not reuse and save some money! #1 For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2

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10 Uses for Orange Peels

Saving Cents With Sense

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. Why not reuse and save some money! #1 For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2

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