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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. 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. Your thoughts?

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer. Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts.

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Free Sample of Clear Hair Care, Miracle Whip, Ovaltine, and More!

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Free Sewing Machine Class. Free Download of Mountain Bike Pro Cycling App for iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Free Sample of Propel On-the-Go. Facebook offer). Free $2 MP3 Credit from Amazon. Free $10 Credit to Eversave. Free Lego Club Magazine Subscription. Free Redbox Rental Codes. Free Download of Simply Deli Salads eBook.

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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They tumble them around in giant tumblers full of volcanic pumice rocks and stones, push them sanding machines, or blast them with silica dust. And while denim is recyclable into wall insulation, most everyone just throws the jeans away, heads to the store, and repeats the cycle, over and over again. How do manufacturers do that?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. My dad was a blue-collar worker – a machine operator on the railroad who sometimes got laid off for periods of time in the winter. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.

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Hottest Amazon Deals for 10/22

For the Mommas

Here is a complete list of the savings: ::Amazon Gold Box Deals:: 64% Off the Singer 7469Q Confidence Quilter Factory Serviced Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine. 9:25 am EST: Cycle Torch Gt800 Rechargeable Bike Light with 800 Lumens. Head over to save on Lucky Brand Jeans, Skechers and so much more!

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Amazon Gold Box Deals:: 64% Off the Singer 7469Q Confidence Quilter Factory Serviced Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine. 9:25 am EST: Cycle Torch Gt800 Rechargeable Bike Light with 800 Lumens. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can still get free shipping when you spend a minimum $35 purchase.

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