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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down.

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Organize extra foodstuffs by type, with the most current expiration date in the most accessible position. Shared memory exists between you as to where that electric screwdriver or sewing case is stored. Then always start your cleaning chores in that bath and move to the others. Re-build that memory when things get rearranged.

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