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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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7 Easy DIY 4th of July Decor Ideas

Couponing 101

DIY Lanterns via Thrifty Décor Chick. Use them as centerpieces or as a welcoming entryway display. I’ve made this pot and used star stickers. No Sew 4 th of July Table Runner via Cassiesmallwood. You can use burlap or fabric as your base runner and then go from there. Clothespin Wreath via Preciously Paired.