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How I Saved $1400 by Upholstering My Chairs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After poking around on You Tube, looking at how-to videos on re-upholstery, I decided that, hey, I could do this. This 23 part video was especially helpful to me. Most pieces just stapled back on but there were a couple that I had to use the sewing machine to stitch. I can afford to hire someone else to do the job.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? We have played board games, card games, and interactive video games, such as Wipe-Out and Dance Off with friends and family. What is your artistic talent?

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