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Recycle magazines into a garbage can

Mar 12th 2008 9:00AM There are so many different things to do with old magazines, like turning them into useful coasters, using them in your scrapbook or journal pages, or making a paper cup when you don't have one available. Another great use for your piled-up magazines ... (2 Comments)

Recycle an old sweater into a cupcake pincushion

May 9th 2008 8:00PM I have finally fallen victim to the cupcake craze. They are everywhere, on everything. But cupcakes don't irritate me like past crazes, like the flip-flop trend. (Which we still haven't seen the last of, it seems.) No, cupcakes don't irritate me: ... (0 Comments)

Recycling your electronic devices

Jul 19th 2007 12:00PM In today's digitally-saturated world, nearly everyone owns at least one big-ticket electronic device: cell phone, iPod, laptop, desktop computer, printer, digital camera, game system, and others. As these devices become obsolete and are replaced by ... (2 Comments)

The recycled snow man

Dec 23rd 2007 10:00AM I am a big fan of recycled decorations. Re-using household things will save the item from the recycle or trash bin. It also lets you make something for cheap without all the materials and energy that go into new products. This pop bottle snow man is ... (0 Comments)

Recycle a leather belt

Jun 19th 2008 4:00PM My husband has a collection of leather belts that sit in his dresser drawer. He wears one belt until it's falling apart and basically useless before he uses another one. Throwing them away seems like a waste -- after all, there are still some usable ... (0 Comments)

Recycle light bulbs into Christmas ornaments

Jul 14th 2008 4:00PM I realize it is only July, but it is never too early to think about Christmas, or at least to get a head start on your decorating this year. If you are into recycling items some people would rather just throw away, then release the artist in you, and ... (1 Comments)

Recycle and reuse your Christmas tree

Dec 27th 2007 3:00PM Now that you have some ideas on how to store your Holiday decorations, what is the proper way to dispose of your Christmas tree? You could set it out by the curb for the garbage man to pick up, but all the benefits would be lost for our feathered and ... (4 Comments)

Recycle oatmeal containers into nature cans

Apr 25th 2008 5:30PM Spring is here and so are the April showers. The leaves are budding on the trees and the grass is starting to green. It is finally time to get the kids out of the house and take them on a nature walk. Children are natural-born explorers, and it is ... (0 Comments)
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