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Watch: Make Your Own Holiday Memories

Jodi Klusacek, an officer with the Oak Forest Green Steps Commission and distributor of eco-friendly Shaklee products, shows how you can turn old tin canisters and empty mason jars into new holiday keepsakes in a Patch video.

Posted by Ron Kremer (Editor), November 12, 2012 at 10:16 pm

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The idea of going green for the holidays is one Oak Forest Green Steps Commission officer Jodi Klusacek embraced long ago.

She now shares green tips and healthy lifestyle choices regularly on her Nature's Resources Facebook page. And she shares a couple of tips here in a Patch video to help you prepare of the holidays.

Why not turn an old tin canister into a Christmas gift box? Or illuminate a bathroom with a scented mason jar light?

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martha linderborg November 17, 2012 at 01:47 pm

Jodi...nice job! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving....your market pal....Great Harvest Bread!

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Dave Klusacek November 20, 2012 at 03:35 pm

Look out Martha Stweart - Jodi is on her way.

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