In the summertime, it helps to use a lot of smaller tubs rather than one big one, that way they’re easier to dump and scrub. Mom uses the empty plastic tubs our mineral licks come in as water tubs—they’re the perfect size for sheep and goats. Bigger mineral tubs work for horses and cows. If you don’t have any, join your local Freecycle list and ask for unwanted tubs. Farmers are glad to give them to people who can use them.
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The last time the kitchen was remodeled was 1981. Gulde worked with contractor Corey Van de Vanter of Handy Vanter to replace the ceiling and some walls. He took the floors down to the original planks and donated the cabinetry on free cycle.org.
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2. Karmic collectibles. Freecycle.org has groups in the area. You post the stuff you want to get rid of. Someone who needs the stuff takes the stuff.
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Buffalo Grove resident Daniel Weiner collected children’s books as part of his bar mitzvah studies this year. His project netted more than 300 books.
Weiner, an eighth-grader at Twin Groves Middle School, organized his project in memory of his grandmother, who was an avid reader. He received the books from friends, relatives and through Freecycle.
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