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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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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. Once we used old magazines for a craft project in Camp Fire Girls to make a ‘sit upon’ (cover the magazine with something water repellent and sew the sides together). 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. That thing predates me!”

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