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Recycling Denim – Part 2

Yesterday, I talked about ways to recycle denim. Still have denim left around the house? Here are a few more ideas for recycling one of our favorite fabrics: Denim Organizer Can’t find stuff when you need it? Consider using the pocket parts of your old denim jeans to create an organizer. Cut out the pockets and sew several of them together to create an organizer that can hold scissors, notepads, pens, etc. Denim Placemats Chances are that your old denim is not big enough to make one placemat out of one pair of jeans. But, you can cut out squares … Continue reading →

Crafts: Cute Denim Wallet or Purse

Do you or your kids have a couple of old pairs of jeans lying around that have seen better days? This is not uncommon. The good news is these jeans can be used for all kinds of craft projects, including making a cute denim wallet or purse. Simple Blue Jean Wallet Cut one back pocket off a pair of jeans, making sure you cut through the inner layer of denim too and leave a little extra fabric at the top (you want the whole pocket, not just the outer portion). Fold over the excess and hem it to create a … Continue reading →

A Healthy (and Sanitary) Kitchen

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Where and how you store your stuff can make a big difference in how clean and healthy your kitchen is. Here are some tips to keep things sanitary — and help keep you and your family healthy. Don’t put your pocketbook on the kitchen counter. Studies from the University of Arizona have found up to ten thousand bacteria per square inch on the bottoms of purses! Think about some of the places you stick your pocketbook — under your seat at lunch, on the floor in the bathroom at work — do you want that on your kitchen counter? Don’t … Continue reading →

Make Reusable Shopping Bags

Are you ready to see just how easy it is to make your own reusable shopping bags (while recycling clothing and other items at the same time)? It only requires a little sewing and it’s nearly all straight lines. If you don’t sew, you may be able to ask someone to teach you how or to stitch up some bags for you. Reusable Shopping Bags from Linens Do you still have a few bath towels left from when one of your bathrooms was a different color? Many of us do because towels are just something most people don’t get rid … Continue reading →