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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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Eco-Friendly Money Saving Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will use less energy if you hang out your clothes and you will also avoid ironing them. Ironing is already unpopular so you will probably be thankful if you can avoid this. Fix your old gadgets and clothes instead of buying brand new ones. Fix your old gadgets and clothes instead of buying brand new ones.

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The Cost of Personal Grooming

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Business casual clothing was what it called for – meaning khaki pants and a collared shirt for the guys and the same for the girls unless they choose to wear a dress or skirt/blouse. How do you make the decision as to how much repair and maintenance to do? Still, repair is expensive and not typically covered by insurance.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather. Often older cloth furniture retains the smells from its prior life. Dealing with smaller cloth items. How to make used furniture usable. The sun bakes out.

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Top Amazon Deals 12/10/15: LeapFrog Tablets 50% Off!

Saving Cents With Sense

9:05 am EST: TEKTON 2841 Everybit and Electronic Repair Screwdriver Bit Set, 135-Piece. 11 am EST: Cuisinart CI670-30BG Chef’s Classic Enameled Cast Iron 7-Quart Round Covered Casserole, Provencal Blue. 50-70% Off Nautica Baby Clothing. 50% or More Off The Children’s Place Clothing. Prime Early Access Deal.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Two “small” ones come to mind- my first car & first motorcycle-owned for a while, did a few small repairs & sold for what I paid. Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent).

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Target Deals & Coupon Matchups 12/26/16

For the Mommas

Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion 20.3oz Cocoa Radiant or Advanced Repair $5.89 Swiffer Sweeper 12ct Wet cloths or Mr Clean 4ct Magic Eraser Extra Durable $3.99. Earth's Best 35oz Formula with Iron $41.39. Degree 3.8oz Deodorant $4.99 QTips 750ct or Ponds Original cleansing Towelettes 30ct $4.69.

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