Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. My sister-in-law routinely gives items that she crochets. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. Buy Vintage. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess). My leftie Grandma taught me (a rightie) to crochet when I was about 10. Challenge your kids to find material and make up characters – then let them put on a puppet show for you! What do you know how to do? Is your child old enough?

Entertainment 201

Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

DIY Team Spirit Platter via Crafty Scrappy Happy Personalize a platter (or plate) with your favorite team name/logo/spirit with some paint and vinyl. Handprint Snowmen on Canvas Craft via eighteen25 Construction paper is fine, but here’s another way for kiddos to put something unique together for friends and family members.

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91