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If you're throwing a party soon, try these party favor packets that are made from scrapbook paper. This way even the party favors will continue your lovely theme, and you won't waste money buying those little favor baggies or boxes. Photo courtesy of Crate Paper. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips ...
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Save money and energy by checking your home for air leaks at seams, cracks, vents, and some other places you might not think to look. The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Saver Tips section offers this idea as a way to begin the process: Test your home for air tightness. On a windy day, carefully hold a ...
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I like my daughters to wear tights under their dresses, but during the summer heat this is just not practical. Sometimes we can use shorts or leggings but these can get so bulky. Here is a brilliant idea on how to transform a regular pair of tights into a footless tight with a girly, ruffled ...
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As much as we use our cell phones, they're basically fashion accessories. You know you want to have your cell phone match your outfits. You can buy skins and cases, but that can get really expensive. Instead, buy a clear case and some groovy scrapbook paper. Cut the paper to fit your case and you're ...
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Save some money at the next baby shower by making handmade baby shoes for the bright new addition. Check out these free tutorials for adorable styles including kimono (pictured here), ballerina and high-top. Photo courtesy of Homespun-Threads. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy while ...
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When the kids want to decorate with glitter, I cringe. It's always a mess! This problem disappears with a thrifty, little DIY project that teaches how to make glitter sticks out of wax or old crayons. Brilliant! Recycle old crayons as well as not find glitter all over the house. Photo courtesy of Minieco. Natural & Thrifty in ...
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These handmade tea bags may be the most adorable gift idea I have ever seen. Show a tea lover you really care by making a blend of loose tea and spices and sewing your own tea bags for a truly personal touch. Photo courtesy of A Beautiful Mess. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of ...
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A little hardware and an old window come together to create this lovely recycled window pot rack. Such a simple and inexpensive project. Get the details here. Photo courtesy of Thrifty Decorating via The 36th Avenue. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy while saving money. ...
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