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Any recycling ideas for the Mettler empty thread spools? It's so hard to throw them away! Thanks. Kathy
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See if any daycares or preschools have a use for them? :D:D:D
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See if any daycares or preschools have a use for them? :D:D:D
Great idea! Thanks! Not having grandchildren yet I forget about daycares and schools.
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You can make cute Christmas ornaments out of them
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daycares could use them for crafts
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And my cats love to play with them!! :lol:
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We donate them to Preschools.
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Great idea too.
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What about elderly recreational activities?
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You can make cute Christmas ornaments out of them
Now I am curious!!! Please do tell SuziC. Thanks. Kathy
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