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SINGER Computerized Sewing Machine Just $120 Shipped

Saving Cents With Sense

SINGER Computerized Sewing Machine Just $120 Shipped. For a limited time and while supplies last, get this SINGER 7256 Fashion Mate 70-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine for only $119.99 with FREE Shipping. Product Features: Automatic needle threader. Automatic stitch length and width.

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2012 Goals: Personal & Family

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I had a four hour drive on Christmas day to visit his family. So on this looooong drive, we talked through our family goals and our own personal goals. Create a schedule to divide my time between our small business, my kids/family, housework, exercise, and my blogging. Learn how to use my sewing machine.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

The gift my grandparents really want is to spend time with my family and we enjoy spending time with them. This is a great idea for seniors, friends who don’t have family nearby, college students, or just about anyone on your list. Family Heirlooms. Teach lessons to a friend or family member that might be interested.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

First of all, if you don’t have a sewing machine, you may want to invest in one. Although you can sew clothing by hand, it can be very time consuming and tedious. If you’re on a limited budget and a new sewing machine is out of the question, look for a used one.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Why learn to sew?

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How I Saved $1400 by Upholstering My Chairs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Perhaps you recently inherited an heirloom antique from a family member (like that old love seat from the 1900’s), or maybe it is a chair you bought when you married and it has sentimental value. Most pieces just stapled back on but there were a couple that I had to use the sewing machine to stitch.