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    Old 10-22-2010, 12:02 PM
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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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    Old 10-22-2010, 12:14 PM
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    See if any daycares or preschools have a use for them? :D:D:D
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    Old 10-22-2010, 12:16 PM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    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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    Old 10-22-2010, 12:38 PM
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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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    Old 10-22-2010, 02:04 PM
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    Originally Posted by SuziC
    You can make cute Christmas ornaments out of them
    Now I am curious!!! Please do tell SuziC. Thanks. Kathy
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