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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. He cuts small holes in bottom, fills with water and places it next to the baby plant to drip irrigate it. Two liter soda bottles.

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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. Mesh bags from Popsicle sticks hold bulbs we dig up and re-plant later to keep them dry until time to plant. Paint rollers are used multiple times at our house. Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. Containers.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting painting the vanity.finding another place for the extra vintage suitcases stacked atop one of the armoires.as well as a thorough vacuuming via the wet-dry vac.then spot clean ing.of

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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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10:05 am EST: TickleMe Plant Deluxe Greenhouse Kit with Paint Set For Kids with Fun Activity Science Card ” Grow the only House Plant that closes its leaves and lowers it branches when you Tickle It). 6:05 pm EST: ALEX Toys Craft My First Sewing Kit. Prime Early Access Deal. 10:05 am EST: Magformers 14 Piece Set.