Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 3, 2013
Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. 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. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? My point: Scour your house for new & unused items. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
I’m a saver (I don’t think I have gotten to the ‘hoarder’ stage at this point!). We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. If something is useful and I might personally use it later, it gets saved and used again. Common Items to Re-Use and How to Re-Use Them.
Frugal Luxuries
OCTOBER 1, 2012
" All things on earth point home in old October. " --Thomas Wolfe ~~~ As you probably already have guessed, I am a list ~ maker and leave very little to memory. moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting the carpet. the carpet.
Nicoles Nickels
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
In this game, your pet peeves, mood swings and least favorite things can score you points. Each May Book is 5×8 inches with 80 pages and the binding is hand sewn on a sewing machine. A must in every garage, laundry room or wherever it is needed. Product Price: $29.99. Be the first to get “absolutely steamed” and you win!
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