Couponing 101

JUNE 17, 2020

Buying from these 18 businesses owned by Black women can make you happy to indulge your shopping habit. Beauty Babez Body Bar makes artisan, handmade, vegan soaps. The Brownie Batter Coffee Scrub is an indulgent way to make your dull winter skin summer-ready. Sew Dope Creations. Clothing and Accessories.

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Fashion Without Guilt

JANUARY 16, 2012

I am ready to put away anything winter related and make way for all things warm. Getting ready to start shopping for your spring wardrobe but need room in your closet to do so? It is time to Donate all your unwanted items. The Benefits of Donating Items are Endless, but here are just a few: You help others find a new beginning.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

But even if you can’t help them with their schoolwork and looking at their math problems makes you go cross-eyed, you can still teach them a lot of valuable skills. 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. Doing Laundry.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Bohemian style clothing , is mainly based on the beliefs of the Bohemian culture. The same philosophy found its voice in the style of the clothes also. Bohemian clothing tips Bohemian clothing has more to see the expression of their individuality rather than simply following the latest trend. What are you waiting for?

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s no secret that having a baby is going to make a significant impact on your wallet. Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. Try to account for everything: nappies, baby food, clothing, healthcare, and other essentials.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I make notes of gift ideas for my family and friends throughout the year. So please, take advantage of my offer and make a spending plan for Christmas. In early 2021, a friend posted on Facebook about how she was making extra money by donating plasma. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Donate Plasma.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 14, 2013

I am of an age when it was pretty normal for most young girls to learn to sew, at least some. I used to make a lot of clothes for myself, but not any more. It makes sense that she could, since at some point in time there weren’t patterns and she was an older mom, but it impressed the heck out of me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Clothing and Linens.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2014

When the founder of Sticky Bellies became a mom, she wanted to snap photos of her daughter’s monthly growth but lacked time or skill to sew adorable milestone markers to her clothing as her mother had done for her. Offering easy-on adhesives for your favorite little tummies, Sticky Bellies makes capturing precious progress a snap.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

While it contains multiple components, you don’t need to be able to sew to put it together. This costume makes the cut because not only is it adorable, but you can also use thicker clothes to construct a warmer costume, making it appropriate for cooler climates. Old Lady Baby Costume via Just Simply Mom.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

I have a confession to make: I am a closet pack rat. I know a lot of people don’t sew clothing anymore but craft sewing has taken an upturn. These only require you to sew a straight line, so even a basic machine will suffice. This is a genetic quality in my family, inherited by all the women.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

These fun DIY group Halloween costumes offer a cohesive group look that can really make an impression. No-Sew Care Bear Costumes via See Vanessa Craft. If you’re putting together costumes on a budget, you might want to avoid buying clothing you’ll only wear once. Dominos Costume via The Merrythought.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

For instance, we regularly do the following frugal activities: Hang clothes to dry indoors on a wooden drying rack, Buy food in bulk when it is cheap and freeze the excess or store it, Buy used (for clothing and furniture), Cut my son and husband’s hair. Make our own laundry detergent. Have my husband dye my hair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

You can even make your own dish towels out of old bath towels. If you have talent with a sewing machine, you can even make them look nice. You can also buy cloth napkins. Baking soda and vinegar mixed together makes a good cleaner for kitchens and bathrooms. Would you add anything else to this list?

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Teresa's Deals

APRIL 28, 2015

Head over to michaels.com and use the promo code to save on all the popular product categories including art supplies, baking, beading and jewelry making, kids crafts, sewing and needlework and more. Many products at Bloomingdales are exclusives – Make a statement today and head over to bloomingdales.com. Valid 4/26-5/4.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

You also get the personal satisfaction of the “wear it out, make it do or do without” mentality. It works great and I didn’t spend an extra cent making it. Old clothing parts. Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

They barely have food to eat, and the mother, who is pregnant, prepares for the new baby by sewing feedsack nighties for him. Use that gift card combined with sales to buy some new clothes to give to a needy family. Your time can make a difference to a charity just as much as your money. Or, donate to a family at Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids. So please, take advantage of my offer and make a spending plan for Christmas. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. What skills do you have that you can offer or teach to make extra money? Do you love to sew/knit/crochet?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We have accumulated a lot of stuff – lose screws, highly prized collectibles, everyday essentials, clothes that ‘might fit again someday’, tools, children’s artwork, food stuffs and more. Store computer paper next to the printer, store clothing in the room in which you dress. Store things where you use them.

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Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 25, 2010

I had organized a clothing swap that worked entirely through the mail. I didn’t sleep well last night and that always makes it hard, so I was grateful for easy pieces I knew I could just throw on and know would work together. But what was really interesting was that I was working on a swap. It was good times.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. 1) Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. One way to reuse these small chips is to take a large washcloth, sew the edges all the way around leaving just enough room to insert the soap chips.

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Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I firmly believe there is a kind of a natural magic in list ~ making. moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting painting the vanity.finding another place for the extra vintage suitcases stacked atop one of the armoires.as

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When most of us make the decision to start saving money , the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Leftover cookies make excellent pie crusts for cream pies. One way to reuse these small chips is to take a large washcloth, sew the edges all the way around leaving just enough room to insert the soap chips.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

That is a great deal and the bundle would also make a great gift for a new wife or mother. Cloth Diapers : A How-To Handbook on the Basics of Cloth Diapering by Rachel Boreing. DIY Natural Household Cleaners: How To Make Your Own Cleaners Naturally. Healthy} Make-Ahead Meals and Snacks by Laura Coppinger.

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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. Richter writes “ When he was done, they all lent a hand carrying it over to the white oak.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 30, 2015

He’s been sewing since age 10, designing clothes since his teens and has since dominated every realm of design from fashion to home, office supplies, fragrance and most recently, a collection with 1-800 Flowers.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

This tutorial from Seams Happy walks you through a simple sewing pattern to make your own reusable Swiffer duster refills. According to Real Simple magazine , all you need is a dab of vegetable oil on a soft cloth to have shiny, well-buffed shoes. Simply throw the duster into the wash and it is ready to use again!

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

That makes your good deal on new boots even sweeter! Singer Sewing Machine – $44.49 (After Kohl’s Cash). You might consider picking up a few pairs or shopping around for the other great deals going on a Kohl’s right now. Another idea is the Girl’s Boots for $13.99. Kohl’s Black Friday | Bath Towels for $2.54 + Kohls Cash.

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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. Supplies needed: Holiday cloth place mat. Begin by laying your cloth place mat flat and them folding it in half. Take a look! Hot glue, glue gun.

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The Coupon Game

OCTOBER 29, 2011

What are your favorite clothes? My kids think of such cool ways to make these toys! Sewing, knitting, cross-stitch, singing, baking. Favorite place to eat? Macaroni Grill, Panera Bread 10. Favorite dressing? Balsamic Vinaigrette 11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? Dodge Grand Caravan 12. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. Extra clothes & shoes. Sewing kit. However, I have longed to have those back up systems in place. It has just never been economically justifiable. I was without power for a week one cold Midwest March. Firearm & ammo.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I became an immediate saver and always looked for ways to make due. 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. There are many! Dinner is dinner!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Most of us don’t give too much thought to where our clothes come from, often only concerned with price and style. First off, it takes a lot of water to grow the cotton required to make a single pair of jeans. Forget putting in the work to make the jeans our own; we want them to come that way from the store.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 5, 2014

Procter & Gamble and Family Dollar want to share ideas on how to make your family’s clothes last longer. Family Dollar shoppers take pride in making their families’ look and feel their best, and clothes are an important part of that equation. It gets the clothes really clean, but seems less hard on the fabrics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

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. If you are anything like me, you will be tempted to buy every cute outfit you see, possibly in pink, blue and yellow, to make sure you are covered.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 15, 2013

If you were lucky, you had a parent that could sew who would help you whip up something fancy. I looked around on Pinterest and found some homemade costumes that seemed easy to make, and look pretty good and didn’t break the bank on getting accessories. So cute, makes kids a little scary, keeps them warm, and a cinch to make!

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