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| Real Christmas Trees Are Green
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By Ellen Brown
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 Not everyone likes the idea of sacrificing a living tree for the sake of celebrating a holiday, but it doesn't change the fact that trees harvested for the Christmas tree industry are a renewable and sustainable resource.
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| Posted on: 12/17/2009 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Pine Needles and Leaves In Your Garden
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By Ellen Brown
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 Every year in autumn, trees shower gardeners with an abundance of falling leaves and pine needles. To not take advantage of them in our gardens is to waste some valuable (and free) renewable resources. Here are some tips on how to use pine needles and leaves in your garden.
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| Posted on: 12/15/2009 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Save Wrapping Paper By Using Fishing Line
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To save gift wrap paper to use again: When you make your fold and get ready to tape, put fishing line in at the taped area. Leave a small end on each side. When the gift is opened, just pull the line and you have a nice and clean opening.
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| Posted on: 12/14/2009 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Candles Made from Recycled Wax Burn Down Much Faster
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I have been making candles from leftover candlewax, but they are burning down very quickly. Does anyone have any idea what the problem can be? Many thanks.
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| Posted on: 12/11/2009 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Reuse Christmas Cards as Gift Tags
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At the end of the holiday season, I pack away all the holiday cards received that year. When I unpack my decorations the next year, I re-read the cards, cutting them at the creases and disassembling them for crafty gift tags for this year's gifts!
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| Posted on: 12/11/2009 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Recycle Aluminum Foil for Scrubbing Pans
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If you are cleaning pots and pans and find out you have no scrapper to get of the stuck on food, pull out the foil. Just tear off a piece of aluminum foil, wad it up in a ball, and use it to scratch off baked on foods from skillets, pots and pans.
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| Posted on: 12/11/2009 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Alternative Uses for Wire Reindeer Christmas Decorations
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I have two outdoor wire reindeer and the lights do not work. I do not wish to fix the lights, but would like to use them in another way. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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| Posted on: 12/10/2009 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Reuse Food Containers for Packed Lunches
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 Here is a frugal hot dog carrier for lunch. I reuse those plastic tomato containers to put hotdogs in for lunches. It is a perfect fit and less messy than wrapping them in foil. Just put the bun inside, then make the hotdog however you choose to, then snap closed.
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| Posted on: 12/10/2009 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Small Boots for a Christmas Arrangement
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Here is a craft for too small boots or ones no longer wanted. Place a rolled up magazine inside to keep it upright. Stuff some tissue paper, foam, or moss in the boot, artificial flowers or greenery inside, and you have a great floral arrangement.
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| Posted on: 12/09/2009 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Making a Racetrack Using Recycled Materials
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Does anyone know how to made a race track with recycled material?
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| Posted on: 12/09/2009 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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