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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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Use water collected from dehumidifier to water your garden and flower pots. Choose thrift first. And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. Enter for a chance to Win a $25 Giant Food Stores Gift Card. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. It will be an extra gift for my grandson’s family next Christmas. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They collect rocks, flowers, twigs and anything else they can catch or commandeer. Lists for Santa Claus, or for birthday gifts start them out and soon they are eyeing and selecting from the wonderful bounty at the stores. You donate to suitable charities. Kids will naturally accumulate stuff, even when they can’t buy it.

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