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Recycle that old cord from your telephone receiver by using them to tie your growing garden plants. Don't buy garden tape or ties anymore. Save money and help your plants grow big and tall! Photo courtesy of Thrifty Fun. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy ...
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This scrappy little beauty should inspire you to sew your own tablet cover. I love all the textures and colors. Plus, thinning out my fabric stash is always welcome! Check out these detailed directions with tons of pictures to help you complete your own tablet cover with scrap fabric and simple sewing materials. She even includes ...
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Jewelry boxes just can't compare to these creative jewelry organizers made from recycled items from around your home. Paint an antique cheese grater to hold your dangling earrings. Place a branch into a rock filled base for a hanging all your necklaces. String lace in rows across an old picture frame for hanging all your ...
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Remember this tip for fall! Upcycle an old sweater and sew up a cuff to use as a mock boot sock. This gives a wonderful layer of texture without all the bulkiness in the boot itself. This would be a great use for sweaters that don't fit any more, have stains, or have a small hole ...
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Does your sweet, little furry friend need a new bed? Check out this upcycle project for transforming an old console tv into a doggie bed. If you don't have one of these classic TV's lying around, check Freecycle and Craigslist for free ones. Photo courtesy of Endorsed by Igor. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series ...
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If you have a used parmesan shaker or large spice shaker lying around, you can give it a new purpose. Rinse out the shaker container and use it to dispense flavored sugar or spices you buy in bulk. Put your baking soda (AKA all-purpose cleaner) in a dispenser for easy travel around the house. You can ...
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If you have a preschooler and leftover plastic eggs you will love this tip. Use stickers or a permanent marker to make a game for matching upper and lowercase letters. This blog has all the details and some wonderful hints at how to make this successful for your eager learner. As a mom of many ages, ...
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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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