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6 Upcycling Projects Kids Can Help With

Couponing 101

Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. We like this project because it makes those crayon stubs usable again. While an adult should be in charge of all oven-related steps, kids can help by gathering crayons, removing the paper, and breaking them into smaller pieces. Kids Activities.

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How Can I Be Eco-Friendly With a Credit Card?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To take this to another level, be aware of the company with whom you’re doing business, and choose a credit card lender that practices good green behavior and puts the environment first. Once you have your card of choice, you have a couple more decisions to make. Save The Trees.

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Save Money – Make Shoes Last

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Rinse well, stuff loose with white paper towels or white cotton (so the shoe will hold its shape) and then air dry. If you dry them in the sun, it will help brighten the light colors and do some disinfecting. What tips do you have on keeping shoe expenses in check? It will take quite awhile to dry. Go Frugal'

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Potential Accomplishments and Creating My Day

Frugal Luxuries

Frugal Times: Making~Do With Dignity which evolved into our Frugal Luxuries newsletters and book series). I used to print these up and put them on a pretty clipboard and use as my daily to~do list. Since Mike returned to work a few weeks ago I have been trying to de~clutter my closets and office.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. Access to all of the things I already have in my house – like blankets, utensils, pots, pans, tools, gloves, books, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and more. It has just never been economically justifiable.

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