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What to do with out of date book (big!)? started by WaturMama (3/21/12 at 10:01am)	1) Double-check amazon & alibris and make sure it is pretty... 5/23/12 at 9:46pm by skreader	8	114
Family Cloth Users - How often do you make new cloths? started by annakiss (1/31/12 at 3:43pm)	Serging the edges could help -- it sounds like maybe they are... 5/16/12 at 4:29pm by TracyGladRags	1	83
Uses for medical shipping ice packs? started by LCBMAX (8/24/11 at 8:19am)	We keep some in the freezer to throw into any cooler or... 5/13/12 at 8:15pm by I Fly	1	485
Baby steps to greener pastures started by behaviourmama (3/11/12 at 6:49pm)	Thanks for your response!! I have definitely been thinking... 4/15/12 at 6:56pm by behaviourmama	2	49
What have you repurposed lately....brag please! started by lmbjer (9/7/10 at 9:59pm) 1 2 3	That is a great idea. Kids like the real stuff anyway. Why... 4/11/12 at 3:38am by lilacvioletiris	47	3,363
new uses for old shoeboxes, with lids, in good condition? started by kt~mommy (9/18/11 at 5:13pm)	I use them to wrap gifts in If anyone gets a gift from me in... 4/1/12 at 2:09pm by OkiMom	6	336
first time mom buying baby things! started by octolars (3/14/12 at 7:40pm)	I wouldn't buy a car seat or a swing used. The car seat for... 3/30/12 at 1:39pm by OkiMom	2	57
Refreshing clothes to minimize laundry? started by sunflwrmoonbeam (3/16/12 at 7:04pm)	If your knit shirts are anything like mine, they're quite... 3/19/12 at 4:20am by WindyCityMom	2	73
Book Swap for Birthday Party started by nhplantlady (12/7/11 at 7:14pm)	Great one! I was thinking of doing something similar for our... 3/11/12 at 6:35pm by behaviourmama	3	51
Bought a Swiffer - help me resist the temptation to use the throwaway refills! started by taubel (2/28/12 at 2:47pm)	Oh please don't spend money on those pads, they are so... 3/3/12 at 3:37pm by kotapop	12	131
Details about an easy soap scrap project (involving a nylon stocking)...? started by MrsSlocombe (2/25/12 at 10:20am)	When I was a child, I remember visiting another family and... 2/25/12 at 10:20am by MrsSlocombe	0	38
Do high-efficiency machines actually clean anything? started by VocalMinority (2/17/12 at 6:27am)	I have a HE front loader and have had it for nearly 2 years... 2/23/12 at 7:10pm by justmama	5	118
How to clean dishcloths??? started by wagamama (1/20/11 at 6:35pm)	They work better than regular dishcloths. I still use scotch... 2/13/12 at 10:40am by annakiss	16	2,161
Get Free Stuff for your new baby locally started by drewauman (1/28/12 at 8:08pm)	I am the founder of The reGives Network, a nonprofit... 1/28/12 at 8:08pm by drewauman	0	29
What would you do with these (pretty much broken) items? started by MrsSlocombe (12/19/11 at 7:33am)	What is "the swap"? I would probably try the mugs and... 1/24/12 at 2:47pm by beanma	10	158
We built my daughter a play kitchen out of an old entertainment center. Wanna see? started by november (1/3/12 at 5:28pm)	CUTE! 1/4/12 at 10:43am by jimblejamble	4	297
Mold/mildew stain remover for organic shower curtain started by destsbh (5/5/10 at 2:39pm)	i soak mine in a tub with bac-out.....then run it through the... 1/1/12 at 7:54am by ediesmom	3	1,049
Eco-Vets! started by NancyMyers101 (12/30/11 at 4:49am)	Our country has a real fresh water problem, in many areas the... 12/30/11 at 4:49am by NancyMyers101	0	25
Reusing Christmas Cards started by Turquesa (12/23/10 at 7:50am)	You can cut them up and use the pictures in scrapbooking.... 12/26/11 at 9:57pm by Super Pickle	6	1,688
Just saw a commercial that ills me started by plantnerd (1/4/11 at 7:56am) 1 2	Ugh! How much do they think we distrust our family members... 12/19/11 at 8:59am by MrsSlocombe	22	2,241
Re-purposing wooden crib started by by-the-lake (2/17/11 at 8:37pm)	The magazine rack idea actually gives me an idea to use an... 12/4/11 at 3:02am by lilacvioletiris	13	1,666
Money for old computer equipment? started by simplicityissanity (5/25/11 at 12:37pm)	In about a dozen cities, there is FreeGeek. They don't pay... 11/27/11 at 1:10am by Arianwen1174	4	1,403
Repairing Leather Dansko Clogs? started by kitchensqueen (10/3/11 at 2:31pm)	Yeah, I think I'm going to have to go that route - I sure... 11/5/11 at 1:56pm by kitchensqueen	5	363
Old electric tape fencing - what to do with it? started by harrietsmama (11/2/11 at 2:59pm)	Our fencer was not working for awhile and the goat chomped on... 11/2/11 at 2:59pm by harrietsmama	0	18
Help me repurpose a sheet started by ZakareyasMama (7/13/11 at 1:36pm)	Thanks for all the innovative suggestions! I ended up cutting... 10/10/11 at 6:37pm by ZakareyasMama	6	1,273
Place to donate old-holey clothing started by simplicityissanity (4/14/11 at 6:51pm)	Yep, the vet... or I sometimes use old jeans as layer under... 10/2/11 at 7:42pm by philomom	6	1,528
want to make a doorway curtain... I'm thinking strips of denim?? started by lucifugous (6/13/11 at 5:47pm)	You might staple gun some strips to sticks on the top and... 9/28/11 at 11:41am by mamababamba	2	1,302
So confused about reusable food bags started by CheriK (8/16/11 at 12:18pm)	I've read online that ripstop nylon is not food safe... 9/18/11 at 12:52am by rabbithorns	3	697
Old tennis shoes -beyond donating condition started by simplicityissanity (4/14/11 at 6:48pm)	Nike Reuse a Shoe accepts all brands of athletic shoes for... 8/15/11 at 4:10pm by MAMom	3	1,398
Divided container for toddler lunch? started by vachi73 (8/1/11 at 2:06pm)	For hot items, my kids love the foogo thermos. 8/2/11 at 2:20pm by JudiAU	8	1,200
Mending for re-use started by philomom (5/23/11 at 2:55pm)	My DD accidentally ripped a big hole in one of her favorite... 7/16/11 at 8:20pm by ttcintexas	2	1,291
Recyclebank started by mamayogibear (7/10/11 at 1:36pm)	It looks like all the 'rewards' are just coupons you could... 7/10/11 at 4:48pm by crunchy_mommy	1	1,182
Fixing up a used kids' bike...HELP! started by triana1326 (4/27/11 at 10:09pm)	honestly if it is that bad I would toss it. It will likely... 7/3/11 at 8:34pm by lilyka	4	1,439
Just trying to do better started by LVNTEXAS (6/24/11 at 8:51pm)	Old sayings (with variations), that I try to follow (with... 7/3/11 at 12:35am by skreader	2	1,242
not recommended started by KellyT (6/5/11 at 12:44am)	I also worked in the restaurant industry for years as a cook... 6/6/11 at 1:59pm by Adaline'sMama	4	1,365
Cloth for cleaning the bathroom started by ltlmrs (6/2/11 at 7:54pm)	All our cloths get washed with the diaper laundry. Kitchen... 6/3/11 at 2:14pm by FillingMyQuiver	1	1,271
Reusable PRODUCE bags started by elfimka (4/23/11 at 2:04pm)	I don't use bags, either. I bought a couple muslin produce... 5/24/11 at 9:29pm by princesstutu	7	1,505
Reusage tall kitchen trash bags? started by Satori (5/13/11 at 8:45pm)	Thank you for the idea! I actually have a waterproof laundry... 5/24/11 at 8:35pm by Satori	8	1,405
Favorite reusable bottle? started by sillynika (2/1/11 at 3:51pm)	Ditto. I have a couple for my three year old and a foogo... 5/24/11 at 8:05pm by mamayogibear	17	1,718
Handmade Mesh Produce Bags - Giveaway started by lobster (5/21/11 at 10:02am)	Hi there! Nice to find you on mdc! (This is kate) have to... 5/23/11 at 7:04am by katbomumof3	1	1,281
Hankie storage started by LeighPF (4/7/11 at 1:43pm)	perfect 5/13/11 at 10:41am by LeighPF	3	1,389
No-sew hankies? started by annettemarie (3/25/11 at 7:28pm)	Thanks! Seeing how I still haven't gotten off my butt and... 5/2/11 at 1:58pm by annettemarie	3	1,375
Trying to save this blanket! started by lovepiggie (4/15/11 at 9:51pm)	If your sink is stainless you can just use that to dye in too. 4/16/11 at 9:23pm by Chamomile Girl	6	1,414
reusable grocery bags started by MovingMomma (2/27/11 at 12:32pm)	I love, love, love these - they are $8 each so not super... 4/9/11 at 12:14pm by nd01	4	1,508
my first project :) started by peaceful_mama (4/8/11 at 8:28pm)	So maybe it's not much, but just a couple days ago I made an... 4/8/11 at 8:28pm by peaceful_mama	0	1,322
New uses for old t-shirts started by HerRoyallHighness (1/8/11 at 7:37pm)	I second the family cloth and make small squares to replace... 3/28/11 at 10:48am by ssantos	7	1,593
do you make an effort to be eco-friendly and have an interest in sharing it on a show? started by melodyka (3/17/11 at 7:39pm)	I have a friend that is casting for a new show to highlight... 3/17/11 at 7:39pm by melodyka	0	1,313
compost bin full started by evergreen4 (3/5/11 at 6:15pm)	Are you turning the compost bin? Not certain what kind of a... 3/11/11 at 8:56am by Denvergirlie	2	1,466
Family cloth - support plz started by bcblondie (1/11/10 at 12:20am) 1 2 3…9	We did it! About three years ago, i found out about FC and... 2/28/11 at 8:17pm by triana1326	165	10,787
What are your favorite reusable snack bags started by Smidge (8/8/10 at 3:51pm)	thewiseguides, Thx for the link. I purchased bags from... 2/21/11 at 6:16pm by dbsam	8	1,199