The Frugal Girl
MARCH 6, 2024
Kristen, I have a sewing question. I was planning to cut a patch from a ripped pair of no longer worn jeans and then hand sew it from the inside out. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is. Hospital time is where I’m going to seriously gain skills. I want to repair a pair of jeans.
Couponing 101
APRIL 13, 2020
Knowing how to cook can help set up your child to prepare healthy, satisfying meals in years to come. Most children can help with some steps in the cooking process. Not only that, but many of the steps involved in cooking can reinforce academic skills. Older children who have strong fine motor skills may enjoy sewing.
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Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Cooking Lessons. Are you an amazing home cook? Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. When my grandparents were living, we gave the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents.
Frugal Luxuries
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Frugal L u x uries: Newsletter Classics Here are a few strategies for finding the time to mak e gifts and get things done during the busy holiday season.while keeping the joy alive. Create a master craft and cooking/baking list helps you to budget your time. o spark my enthusiasm). [See See HERE for more on easy food prep.]
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 26, 2014
Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. Cook all of our meals from scratch at home. Simply type in “frugal blogs” and your city, and you will likely find several blogs. Have my husband dye my hair.
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
We cook gumbo and soup and pot roast in it all the time. Singer Sewing Machine – $44.49 (After Kohl’s Cash). Find more fabulous Kohls Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest Black Friday deals now! I’ve still got some more Kohls Deals for you. Their Black Friday deals are still going strong.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Buy dried milk to use in cooking – especially if you aren’t a regular milk drinker. Check online for replacement parts, you will usually find them. Instead of going out to eat with friends, take turns cooking and eating at each home.
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