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2/18 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing?

Nicoles Nickels

I titled this Sewing with a question mark, because the first thing that caught my eye on Pinterest was a sewing project. Maybe I’ll stick with sewing today or maybe this will become a hodgepodge of items. Easiest Baby Pants to Sew, Ever. Easiest Baby Pants to Sew, Ever. Only time will tell!

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20 Awesome DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Coupons Do Work

I remember when my mom crafted a ‘shre-ra’ costume or my friend sewed up a ‘pencil’ costume (yes she was a pencil. My daughter did ballet, and I would say, take the costume and make something fun out of it. Here are 20 ideas : No Sew Prince Charming Costume DIY Tutorial. $1 1 DIY Paper Doll Costume.

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Thrifty Finds: Brand Names, Dirt Cheap

Family Balance Sheet

My oldest daughter has grown out of everything, thankfully, I can pass them on to my younger daughter, so at least she is set for spring and summer. By far the best find of the day was the pair of Keen shoes (in the above picture) for my oldest daughter. I''m no seamstress, but I can sew on a button. No THANK YOU!

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“Born 4 Couture” Girls Apparel (Infant-Toddler 18) Ends 8/31

Saving Everyday

My daughter has always been a “girly girl” and loved dressing up (even now…at 22 lol)! “Born 4 Couture” Girls Apparel is 60% off at Zulily with sizes ranging from infants to girls 18. When one was born fifteen weeks early, she started sewing to take her mind off of medical worries.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother. I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for everything that month.

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25 Things You Can Do With Your Baby That Don’t Cost A Lot

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I know I was very confused as to the amount of interaction and activity I should be doing with my newborn daughter. My main tactic was to keep my daughter with me whenever she was awake, although I also found that she responded well to being allowed to just be quietly on her own as well for short periods.

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you sew, take off the buttons, zippers, lace, netting or whatever to use later. My daughter-in-law came up with this idea, buying bulk pumpkins and bulk flowers. Mom’s black cape, some makeup and a piece of cardboard cut and painted black to make bats ears can make someone into Dracula. After Halloween, the parts go back.

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