Intro to Tightening, $65
The old Koenig Lane hardware store sold screws by the handful. The lifestyle concept that replaced it sells them six to a linen pouch and offers a workshop on which way to turn them.
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Does the Glue Stick Count?
Texas waived sales tax on qualifying items under $100 this weekend, so I priced a back-to-school list against my own memory. The tax break on a backpack saves you roughly what the backpack used to cost.
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