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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. 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. Why learn to sew?

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The Christmas season is upon us. 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 use this spreadsheet every year.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The Christmas season is upon us. 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. I use this spreadsheet. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet?

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10 Places to Donate Your Clothes And Accessories

Fashion Without Guilt

I am ready to put away anything winter related and make way for all things warm. The Benefits of Donating Items are Endless, but here are just a few: You help others find a new beginning. “What is one man’s trash, is a another man’s treasure.”