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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. Plan uses for your leftovers. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plastic containers from sliced lunch meat are great for leftover vegetable or casserole servings. We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. They fit nicely into ice chests and won’t break. We also use them for holding those small utility items.

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