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. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I’ve been faithfully packing my lunches My building at the college has an in-house Chick Fil A, and in my two years of attending classes there, I’ve managed to not buy food there at all. She didn’t really care about the belt, so we decided to just carefully cut it off with a pair of sharp sewing scissors.

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Frugal Sewing Thrifting College 180

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

I didn’t bother sewing the squares to have neat edges, like I’ve seen on Pinterest. And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. Do you buy the refills or do you make your own? This post is linked to Follow Our Thrift. Do you use a Swiffer?

DIY 100

DIY Thrifting Thrift Stores Vacuums 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Don’t buy, make. If you sew, take off the buttons, zippers, lace, netting or whatever to use later. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This will also reinforce on your memory where you have stored your things. Shared memory exists between you as to where that electric screwdriver or sewing case is stored. When a bill hits your mailbox, put it in the same place each time until it is paid, then destroy or store the receipt in it’s place.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177