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How to Make Onion Skin Fabric Dye

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Cloth bags dyed with onion skin dye sit on top of the white cloth they were sewn out of

Revive tired clothing and drab fabric with onion skin dye that renders shades from golden to orange to brown.

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How to Make Rice Glue for Plastic-Free Paper Tape

Posted on December 23, 2022April 9, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Underside of a gift wrapped in brown paper and sealed with paper tape glued with rice glue

Leftover rice has so many uses, including the basis for quick, easy, frugal rice glue. Brush it onto strips of paper for homemade paper tape.

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Gifts, Wrapping, Trees and More: Curb Holiday Consumption Grinch Free

Posted on December 5, 2022November 29, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Side view of a gingerbread dump truck decorated with white icing and candy

This holiday season, save money, decrease stress, and increase joy by choosing alternatives to the usual consumer trappings.

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Repurposed-Cloth Produce and Bulk Bags

Posted on August 6, 2014April 9, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Jump to the bottom of this post for info on snagging some free bags I made from new cloth. In my quest to eliminate kitchen waste, my most successful strategies have been: Using cloth produce and bulk bags or containers for shopping Shopping at the farmer’s market Shopping at the bulk bins These three tips […]

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