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Reusing Glass Jars | Kitchen Economics

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Several years ago, it struck me that I was using plastic food storage containers (with screw on lids) that I bought at the grocery store to store my homemade freezer food and at the same time I was throwing perfectly usable glass food jars in the recycle bin. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. It seemed a bit wasteful.

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Sometimes reaching for disposable paper products seems easier, but it doesn't take much more effort to use products that are re-usable or recycled. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. You save money and resources. Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

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With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. And vice versa!)

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