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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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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? I had no emotional attachment to any of it and I was happy to make that money right before the holidays. My mom makes and sells Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

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. Look for Second-Hand Items Babies grow quickly and outgrow their clothes and gear just as fast.

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Kohl’s: Carter’s Mix & Match Holiday Sets – $7.14

Saving With Shellie

Head on over to Kohl’s where you can snag Carter’s Mix & Match Holiday Sets for just $7.14! Singer Sewing Machine – $44.49 (After Kohl’s Cash). The post Kohl’s: Carter’s Mix & Match Holiday Sets – $7.14 Use coupon code NOV15 to save 15% off your purchase, dropping them to just $7.14.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? I had no emotional attachment to any of it and I was happy to make that money right before the holidays. Saving Money - During the Holidays'

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buttons from clothing we have given away, thrown away or made into rags can be used to replace missing buttons or as craft items. Clothing and Linens. Material from old clothing , if you are crafty, can be re-purposed into patterns for quilts or stuffing for handmade old time comforters. Small Utility Items. Miscellaneous.

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Label where things go. Get Organized'

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