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How to Build a Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Below are four quick, simple ways to build a bird feeder from recycled materials that you probably have laying around the house. Make a small hole through the top flap for the twine and hang your new feeder on a branch at head height, near a window so you can enjoy the visitors. Wire or twine . 1 or 2 wooden spoons.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are a number items now that are created from recycled materials, as well as other eco-friendly materials. We found a toy car made from recycled materials for my young nephew, and I once received a journal made with recycled paper. It’s possible to find wrapping paper and gift cards produced from recycled materials.

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This Week’s Wacky Wednesday Coffee Sale at Cross Country Cafe!

Nicoles Nickels

Twinings Pure Peppermint Keurig Kcup tea is on sale for $9.99 Last but certainly not least… Recycle a Cup Keurig Kcup recycling tool is on sale for $7.99! Green Mountain Dark Magic Keurig Kcup coffee is on sale for $11.99 per box of 24! per box of 24! Donut Shop Keurig Kcarafe coffee is on sale for $8.99 per box of 8!

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What We Ate this Week on a Budget | 06.05.15

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” I know that I can recycle the bags, but it seemed wasteful to me and I have to think about whether I’ll do the service again. You are supposed to tie with kitchen twine, but I don’t have any so I just carefully flipped without. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. Have you tried it?

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