Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. If you have never attempted to make your own clothes before, or if you have little or no sewing skills, finding some good reference materials is a great place to start. Learn How to Sew.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I make notes of gift ideas for my family and friends throughout the year.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

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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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 19, 2012

Projects include no-sew pillowcase skirts, orange juice carton wallets, recycled cookie tin message center and more.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Aside from those exceptions, we did all the work ourselves and with the help of family. We didn’t start a family until we were married for almost 15 years.) Our son is 29 and biological.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 181

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

This is a genetic quality in my family, inherited by all the women. I know a lot of people don’t sew clothing anymore but craft sewing has taken an upturn. These only require you to sew a straight line, so even a basic machine will suffice. So this week’s pin is something I NEED !

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Think high school senior portraits or family photos for Christmas cards. Consider tutoring.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Circus Family via Fresh Mommy Blog. No-Sew Care Bear Costumes via See Vanessa Craft. Family Weather Costume via Studio DIY! We like this group costume idea because each member of the group has a unique costume that can stand alone. However, when grouped together, these costumes have a fun and festive circus vibe.

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DIY Halloween Sewing Dominos 55

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 27, 2012

How To Sew: Basics. Quick and Easy Family Dinner Cookbook by Gooseberry Patch. Leading at a Higher Level, Revised and Expanded Edition: Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations by Ken Blanchard. Ultimate Leadership: Winning Executive Strategies for Your Situation by Russell E Palmer. by Tom Watson.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Alaska 113

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re fortunate to have friends or family offer hand-me-downs or gifts, don’t turn them down. Additionally, when friends and family ask what they can do to help, suggest they sign up for a baby registry. If you’re crafty, consider sewing or knitting some items yourself.

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Budgeting Budget Baby Friends And Family Sale 52

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

This is a website that features online classes to help you learn how to quilt, sew, bake, photograph and more. Two that caught my eye were the knife skills class and the Professional Family Portraits class. Maybe I can impress the family this Christmas with my turkey carving skills. There is a HUGE variety of available topics.

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Crafts Craft Sewing Frugal Lives 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

If you have a computer and internet access, you can find a family friendly website creation product and sit with your child while they create a site. Here are a few: Come Home ([link] My Family ([link] Family Lobby ([link] Family Website ([link] FamDazzle ([link] Adorable ([link] Your Family Site ([link] or Your Family Website ([link].

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

They barely have food to eat, and the mother, who is pregnant, prepares for the new baby by sewing feedsack nighties for him. Use that gift card combined with sales to buy some new clothes to give to a needy family. Or, donate to a family at Christmas. In addition, you can always volunteer your time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. If you really want to get personal with your gift giving, you can make something to give to your friends and family. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. Buy Vintage.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

I didn’t bother sewing the squares to have neat edges, like I’ve seen on Pinterest. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. It seemed like a lot of waste too. To solve my problem, I took some old flannel baby blankets and cut them into 10 1/2 inch by 8 1/2 inch squares to fit my Swiffer.

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DIY Thrifting Thrift Stores Vacuums 100

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 7, 2013

I have a deck off my family room that is pretty blah. by Maralea Related Stories 04/30 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: April is Celebrated… 04/23 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Veggie Gardening 04/16 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Sewing for Baby Girls. These are (more than) a few I found on Pinterest this week.

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Planters Plants Sewing April 76

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 15, 2013

This week’s pin comes to us from The Hill Family Five at The Fickle Pickle. Best of all this was made by someone who doesn’t really know how to sew! It’s soft and snuggly on one side and has a great paisley print on the other with a few embellishments to add even more spice.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. On top of our normal day to day expenses, the new property taxes were due, we had more ownership expenses than we realized, and we had a family to feed. I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for everything that month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Instead of taking the family to a professional sports game, attend a little league game near your home and cheer on the neighbor’s child.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Couponing 101

JANUARY 3, 2014

Here are your Friday Freebies: Free Sample of Dolce & Gabbana Perfume Free Sample of Tums Freshers Free Sample of L’Oreal Paris Advanced Hair Care Free Sample of Align Probiotics Free Full-Sized Snickers Candy Bar Free Better Homes & Gardens Magazine Subscription Free Mini Photo Brag Book from Walgreens Free 20-Point Kelloggs Family (..)

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Freebie Friday Home and Garden Sewing 2014 66

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother’s body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom’s body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her head. What if your family didn’t have to spend thousands of dollars to dispose of your body?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Filling Hearts While Cleaning Homes: Five Minute Devotionals for Families by Lindsey Stomberg and Jennifer Thorson of PurposefulMom.com. Happy Mom Healthy Family Meal Planning Workshop & Cookbook by Lisa Byrne. Sewing School 101 by Nicole Bennett.

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Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Perfect for the artist in the family! ALEX Toys Craft My First Sewing Kit $13.20 (reg $35). It’s priced for lower than most art sets and includes colored pencils, crayons, pastels, watercolors and more! Remember, shipping is free on orders of $35 or get free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

I recommend having a costume swap each years with other family and friends. No Sew Prince Charming Costume DIY Tutorial. Do your kids know what they want to dress up as? Halloween costumes can be expensive and if they don’t get worn more than once, they can be a bit of a waste. Here are 20 DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 10, 2013

If you are just starting your family and want to have matching stockings, or just like change, here are some DIY stockings that I found cute or pretty or interesting. While there are no instructions, I think all you would need is a template and then sew around the edges and Voila! My grandson would LOVE this! What a fabulous idea!

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Christmas Sewing DIY Thanksgiving 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

It can take a great deal of time to cook for a family every day, and in many houses the kitchen is a place to socialize, to work on homework, to eat, etc. Paper plates are another popular culprit in some families. If you have talent with a sewing machine, you can even make them look nice. You can also buy cloth napkins.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

3 Vital Tips You Need to Start a Frugal Lifestyle How to Be a Frugal Shopper How To Be a Frugal Family Should You Learn To Sew? What’s your favorite strategy for learning to live frugally in a new location? Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and… Go Frugal'

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For the Mommas

MAY 16, 2016

Wild Raspberries by Connie Chappell: When Callie MacCallum sews her first quilt after the death of her lover Jack Sebring, she doesn’t realize she’ll be drawn into a Sebring family battle between wife and daughter-in-law.

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Lighting West Virginia Bestsellers Wedding 40

Fashion Without Guilt

JANUARY 16, 2012

.” You can receive tax cuts for donating to organizations You rid yourself of any excess items, that are not of use to you anymore So, Miss Minimalist has a Great List of 10 Places to Donate Your Clothes and Accessories Dress for Success What they do: Provide interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women in over (..)

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Clothing and Accessories Donation Clothes Clothing 65

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Family Sweaters - 40% Off Family Outerwear - 50% Off Hanes 7+1 Bonus Pack Briefs - $6.99 Singer Basic 18-Stitch Simple Sewing Machine - $64.99 Disney Princess Ballerina Gift Set - $10 LEGO Construction Sets - 50% Off Singer Zigzag Sewing Machine - $12.99 Be sure to shop through Ebates and Earn Cash Back !

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Kmart 2011 Fridays Sewing Machines 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Denim, which, according to Wikipedia comes from “the name of a sturdy fabric called serge, originally made in Nîmes , France, by the André family,” is a cotton twill textile woven into a rugged fabric we make into jeans and other denim clothing. This is not good, and denim is one of the biggest culprits. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Creative activities like painting, sewing, cooking, craft and woodwork help to keep your brain active and give you a sense of personal satisfaction at the same time. Writing is another form of brain exercise, so try your hand at poetry, write your family history or keep a simple journal.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

JANUARY 13, 2012

Then fasten off , twist piece, and sew ends together. Materials: (All from Michaels) Yarn: Loops and Threads Cozy Wool $5 Needles: US #15 $7 TOTAL: $12 P.S. This project takes less than a hour (depending) to do and you have a good amount of yarn left over to make some head band turbans for your friends/family.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I''m no seamstress, but I can sew on a button. I really liked the fit of the khaki Ralph Lauren shorts, so I was bummed when I noticed a missing button as I was trying them on. Thankfully a spare was hidden inside the shorts. My absolute favorite find for myself was an Athleta running skirt for $2. So mom made out well!

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For the Mommas

APRIL 10, 2014

I love making things, cooking, spending time with our wonderful families and REALLY love seeing my boys smile from ear to ear. It makes it nice for my family that drives the 100 miles to come celebrate both of their birthdays together. Because of that, I decided to break out my sewing machine instead of using glue.

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Birthday DIY Sewing Machines Building 77