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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. My spouse has many plantings around our several acres. When he plants something new that needs a steady supply of surface water, due to shallow roots, he sometimes uses a 2 liter soda bottle. Two liter soda bottles. Clothes pins.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Empty coffee cans are great for holding paint or turpentine or bacon grease. Plastic containers from sliced lunch meat are great for leftover vegetable or casserole servings. Mesh bags from Popsicle sticks hold bulbs we dig up and re-plant later to keep them dry until time to plant. Containers. Clothing and Linens.

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50 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

DIY Team Spirit Platter via Crafty Scrappy Happy Personalize a platter (or plate) with your favorite team name/logo/spirit with some paint and vinyl. No-Sew Superhero Capes via Jolly Mom If you’re not super crafty, have no fear! Who doesn’t love pretty plants at home? Such a thoughtful, special gift.

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