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Bean Bag Basics

by Melynda Sorrels

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The term "bean bag" most commonly brings to mind large bags filled with styrofoam "beans" that you sit on, but there are many other applications for the use of any size bag filled with beans. Learn all about making and using bean bags for everything from reclining to games to physical therapy in this eHow guide.

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