Saving With Shellie

JULY 3, 2012

This is a Guest Post brought to you by Katey at Having Fun at Home. Having Fun at Home has an exclusive giveaway for you today! Head to Having Fun at Home to Enter to win a $20 Grocery Store Gift Card! You can read about her inexpensive children’s activity ideas at her blog Having Fun at Home. You get to pick!

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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

With kids at home, now is the perfect time to teach them some of these often overlooked skills that can help make their lives so much easier. Basic sewing skills can help you extend the wearable life of a garment by being able to mend it. Older children who have strong fine motor skills may enjoy sewing. Fixing Things.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

DIY Where Possible Some baby items like burp cloths, bibs, and blankets can be easily made at home. If you’re crafty, consider sewing or knitting some items yourself. Additionally, when friends and family ask what they can do to help, suggest they sign up for a baby registry. This way, they can contribute specific items you need.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 18, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 26, 2012

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Encourage your child to use their imaginations to come up with a costume out of materials on hand at home. If you sew, take off the buttons, zippers, lace, netting or whatever to use later. Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Don’t buy, make.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Cook all of our meals from scratch at home. 3 Vital Tips You Need to Start a Frugal Lifestyle How to Be a Frugal Shopper How To Be a Frugal Family Should You Learn To Sew? Have my husband dye my hair. Make our own laundry detergent. All of these general frugal skills can and are being implemented in our new town.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 21, 2012

You can save on homemade gifts, home decor, recipes, and much more. If you like to sew, try your hand at these adorable Handmade Retro Fabric Christmas Lights. Save by making Holiday drinks at home, like this delicious Homemade Chai Tea Latte. Looking for cute homemade gifts for kids?

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 12, 2012

No Sew Grocery Bag Tutorial by Katey from Having Fun at Home. -> Giveaway: $20 Grocery Store Gift Card (Your Choice!). But hurry and enter! They all end tomorrow (7/13). How to Save for Your Dream Vacation by Rebecca from R We There Yet Mom? -> Giveaway: $25 Visa Gift Card.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 9, 2012

No Sew Grocery Bag Tutorial by Katey from Having Fun at Home. -> Giveaway: $20 Grocery Store Gift Card (Your Choice!). In case you were on vacation last week too, I thought I’d repost them so you can check them out. How to Save for Your Dream Vacation by Rebecca from R We There Yet Mom? -> Giveaway: $25 Visa Gift Card.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

Busy-At-Home - Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine Giveaway (Ends February 28). The Mama Report – $50 Xperience Days Gift Card Giveaway (Ends February 20). The Mama Report - Nature’s Path Organic Love Crunch Giveaway (Ends February 25). Mama to 3 Blessings -Dinosaur Train Toothbrush Set Giveaway (Ends February 22 ).

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 6, 2012

So if you can sew this might be another alternative. Put on another piece of paper to serve as the background. Now in the example above she actually used fabric. I think this might look a tad nicer – especially if you didn’t put glass over it. But, I think the paper way would still be super cute.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Do you love the look of homemade crafts but hate the idea of sewing a single stitch? If you love crafting but fear a needle and thread, this no sew Christmas pillow is for you. In no time, you can have a charming holiday throw pillow perfect for giving your home a pop of holiday color. Frugal at Home Dollar Store DIY'

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Dollar Store Sewing DIY Christmas 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother’s body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom’s body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her head. A home funeral can be assisted by a funeral director (for a fee) if the family so desires.

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The Coupon Game

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Quiet evenings at home. Sewing, knitting, cross-stitch, singing, baking. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? A little of both. Where would you want to retire? I'm sorry, what is retirement?! Favorite time of day? Where were you born? Kalamazoo 18. What is your favorite sport to watch?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

Blog at Home Mom by Christin Slade. Sewing School 101 by Nicole Bennett. Advanced Penny Pinching Tabitha Philen. Baby Ready: Preparing for and Adapting to Life with Baby by Monica Pruett. Be Thankful by Amanda Pelser. Bliss Balls for Beginners by Luschka van Onselen. Blog Planner 2014 by Sarah Avila. by Jennifer Fountain.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 5, 2009

Oh how I wish I could sew, but I am alarmingly bad at it, trust me). I felt at home with her right away, and she didn't seem to think I was too crazy. It’s such a pretty print and flattering fit, but it pulls my slip all day and it’s a little too long, but not quite long enough to justify having it tailored. (Oh AND THEN…I met Tina.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home. No-Sew Superhero Capes via Jolly Mom If you’re not super crafty, have no fear! Who doesn’t love pretty plants at home? ‘Nuff said.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Most people on earth probably have a pair of jeans or two at home. 6 Places to Find Inexpensive Organic Cotton Clothing Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day Should You Learn To Sew? Most of it is produced in Asia, and it is traditionally colored blue with indigo dye. Now, what about the environmental issues? Go Green'

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