Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Why learn to sew?

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? My mom makes and sells Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Return Unused Purchases. Babysit or House Sit.

Christmas 130

Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores. I''m no seamstress, but I can sew on a button. So mom made out well! Do you shop at thrift stores?

Thrifty 100

Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? My mom makes and sells Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Sell Your Old, Unused Gold Jewelry. Tips, baby!

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Mom’s black cape, some makeup and a piece of cardboard cut and painted black to make bats ears can make someone into Dracula. If you sew, take off the buttons, zippers, lace, netting or whatever to use later.

Halloween 138

Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138