Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow
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It's as easy to romanticize the past as it is to demonize it; instead, let's learn from it. More than living simply, more than living 'green', thrifty grandmas knew the importance of the 'economics' in Home Economics. The history of home ec, lessons in thrift, practical tips and ideas from the past focused on sustainability for families and out planet. Companion to http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/
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A-Luring Earrings Made from Spinners Rainbow Fish Bright Colors Pierced

A-Luring Earrings Made from Spinners Rainbow Fish Bright Colors Pierced | Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Do not de-bait too long on these earrings. They are so darn cute. They are made of spinners, fishing lures, the back one in gold, the front is
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“Repurposing” – A new name for an old concept

“Repurposing” – A new name for an old concept | Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow | Scoop.it
Everything old is new again: The repurposing trend of the ‘50s and ‘60s is back. Get Harry Rinker’s take on this collector hobby, and tell us what you think of the practice.
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How to Turn a Pallet into a Garden

How to Turn a Pallet into a Garden | Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow | Scoop.it

instructions on how to make your own pallet garden

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50 Awesome Ways to Reuse All Your Old Beer Bottles - OnlineClasses.org

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Whether you live in a frat house or just love to drink beer, chances are you’re hauling lots of beer bottles out to the recycling bin. Why not take it a step further and find something useful to do with your empties? Here we take a look at 50 ways to reuse your beer bottles.



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Sustainable lifestyles: A new frontier for business?

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Sustainable lifestyles: A new frontier for business?

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Interestingly, respondents do not believe this trend is driven by consumer demand. Company executives feel most consumers today are only moderately interested; respondents estimate that only 2 percent of consumers are “very interested” in sustainable lifestyles. However, those polled do believe that within five years, 98 percent of consumers will be moderately to very interested in sustainable lifestyles. This belief by company representatives polled is supported by recent consumer activism and studies that show an emerging generation of socially and environmentally conscious purchasers.

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Mid-Century Red Leather Pouf Chair

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My oh my, what a charmer! The classic ottoman pouf gets the star chair treatment in this terrific red & gold mid-century piece. Strictly speaking, it
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Great idea for recycling an old footstool!

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