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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

One of them can even give birth to a baby! Kristen, I have a sewing question. I was planning to cut a patch from a ripped pair of no longer worn jeans and then hand sew it from the inside out. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is. I want to repair a pair of jeans. Your thoughts?

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

It’s no secret that having a baby is going to make a significant impact on your wallet. The costs can add up from nappies to daycare, baby gear to healthcare. Here are some tips to help you save for your new baby. In big cities, you can purchase high-quality baby gear without breaking the bank.

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2/18 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing?

Nicoles Nickels

I titled this Sewing with a question mark, because the first thing that caught my eye on Pinterest was a sewing project. Maybe I’ll stick with sewing today or maybe this will become a hodgepodge of items. Easiest Baby Pants to Sew, Ever. Easiest Baby Pants to Sew, Ever. Only time will tell!

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4 Adorable DIY Halloween Costumes for Babies

Couponing 101

This time of year, you can buy cute baby costumes at a huge array of major retailers, including Target , Walmart , and Costco. These DIY baby costumes offer plenty of cuteness with a more personal touch: Gumball Machine Baby Halloween Costume via The Darling Days. Old Lady Baby Costume via Just Simply Mom.

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How to Shop and Save Money when Expecting a Baby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You are expecting a baby! And then you start to make a list of all the things you are going to need, most of which are baby-specific and therefore you probably don’t already have, especially if this is your first child. So let’s look at some ways to shop and save money when expecting a baby. How exciting! Wonderful news!

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04/16 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing for Baby Girls

Nicoles Nickels

Here is another Pillowcase Dress from Jill at Baby Rabies that was just too cute to leave out. Pinterest 04/16 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing for Baby Girls' Perfect when you are out, since kids are so prone to getting stuff on themselves. Anshu also has this Flutter Sleeve dress made from a man’s t-shirt!

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