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If you're donating baby clothes to a charity that helps moms in need, be sure to wash the clothes using a fragrance-free detergent before giving them away. Babies have the most sensitive skin and are prone to irritations to clothing that has any residual soap or fragrance on it.

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If you have raw meat or seafood you want to freeze to use at a later date, try the freeze-dip method to preserve them. Simply dip the steak, fish or chicken leg in cold water and freeze inside a freezer bag. Once frozen, dip again in water and freeze. The ice layers keep the raw meat at a consistent temperature and helps prevent freezer burn.

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Material in its rawest form can also be an excellent choice for decorating around the house. Unbleached, 100 percent cotton-canvas painters' tarps are an inexpensive and good-looking fabric to use for drapery panels. With no dyes or finishes on the fabric, it's a great green choice, and their heavy weight is great for blocking out light and insulating against both hot and cold drafts.