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Newspaper

Newspaper is another one of those things that I have trouble throwing out. Of course it can be used for so many things that my hording tendencies take over. Useful things that come in handy: using it for gardening, wrapping paper, or as a drop cloth.

Thinking outside of the box, try using it in some unique crafts. Newspaper is the main ingredient in paper mâche. Why not make a piñata for a birthday party or other celebration? Piñatas are easier made than most would think, so why not give it a try? Usually the materials needed are a newspaper, a balloon, flour/water for paste, tissue paper for decoration, and glue to attach the tissue. Detailed directions can be found on the internet in numerous tutorials.

Another outside of the box idea is to use newspaper clippings as fingernail polish. The neat thing about this is that everyone else will be trying to figure out how you got words scrawled across your nails.

Chapter 5- Best Foods to Grow In Your Vegetable Garden

There is nothing more economical than growing your own food. It is a task that takes some effort, muscle and dedication, but the bounty is well worth the effort. Growing your own food gives you the opportunity to grow what you like and control how it is grown. You have the ability to use the growing agents of your choice and eliminate the use of harmful pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.