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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. The same goes for things like clothes. If they‘d still fit, I’d be content to continue to wear my clothes from the early 2000s. Visiting St.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Here are some helpful tips to get you going.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Buy good clothing, used.

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PINCHme Sample Tuesday 8/16 – Sign up Now for FREE Samples!

For the Mommas

I received free samples from PINCHme however all opinions are 100% mine. PINCHme Sample Tuesday 8/16 – Sign up Now for FREE Samples! PINCHme is a website that lets you try products from leading brands, completely for FREE! Every month, an amazing range of free samples are released on PINCHme. Here’s How It Works: 1.

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Tips From Working Moms On Decluttering Your Kid’s Room

Penny Pinchin' Mom

That’s because you can’t remember the last time you saw it free of small toys, tossed around clothes, books, food wrappers, and dirty socks. The issue with this approach is that it’s time-consuming, and as a busy mom, you might not have all the free time needed to dedicate to this project in just one day.

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Publix: Shop Free and Cheap in 35 Ways from Ad 3/1 and 3/2

Coupons Do Work

How to shop for Free and Cheap at Publix this week from Publix Ad starting 3/1/17 or Publix Ad starting 3/2/17. Free after coupons. Free after coupons. 1 Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths (Publix Coupon) – Spring Coupon Savings. ~ Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Use $1.00/1

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Clothing boutique For the fashion-forward entrepreneurs out there, consider opening your own clothing boutique. But once you’ve jumped through the licensing hoops, you’ll be free to open an in-home studio, travel to your clients or eventually open your own facility.