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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. Buy Vintage. My sister-in-law routinely gives items that she crochets.

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13 Simple DIY Birthday Decorations

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Think about it: if your son, who is turning eight, is into fire engines, you can choose to decorate the whole place with a fire station theme. Here’s what you need: Baker’s twine Pom poms All you have to do is tie the baker’s twine around some pom-poms at random or even intervals. That’s it.

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