Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Plan uses for your leftovers. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Buy good clothing, used.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. When you have a few cookies leftover, put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Put them in the freezer for future use. Sew up the small opening and you have and instant loofah. 3) Need to keep your feet warmer this winter?

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. When you have a few cookies leftover, put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Put them in the freezer for future use. Sew up the small opening and you have and instant loofah. Keep your feet warm this winter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Zip lock freezer bags. Years ago, I learned to reuse freezer bags. I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. My Mother-in-law always washed hers out and dried them and then used them again. Clothes pins.

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