Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. Now we use them as chip bag fasteners as well as to hold the garden mesh netting on the chicken wire circles that surround my blueberry bushes – to keep the birds and squirrels from eating the ripening berries. Clothes pins. Coffee can and cardboard.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Give that set of sturdy, bright orange bookshelves new life with several coats of white paint. Not only will these foam squares cushion your baby’s fall when he starts walking, but washing them is as simply as a wet wipe or a garden hose. Roller Shades. Like cribs, shades are worth getting in good quality. Strip Away and Refinish.

Budgeting 94

Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Start a garden, take up a new hobby, take a class in something new, learn a new skill, take up a creative pursuit like painting or sewing, volunteer your time at a community organization. This doesn’t necessarily have to be anything earth shattering, just something that moves you to action and leads to a sense of satisfaction.

Gratitude 183

Gratitude Sewing Work Hobby 183

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

From jewelry & sewing projects to body scrubs & homemade coasters, there’s something for everyone! Perfect gift idea for a mom who loves to garden. Painted Rock Garden Markers via Crafts By Amanda Another great gift idea for the gardeners, these are ridiculously adorable.

DIY 40

DIY Gifts Bath and Body Works Flowers and Gifts 40

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

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 painting the vanity.finding another place for the extra vintage suitcases stacked atop one of the armoires.as well as a thorough vacuuming via the wet-dry vac.then spot clean ing.of

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

9 am EST: Singer 4-in-1 Futura Quartet Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting and Serging Machine with Bonus Accessories. 9:10 am EST: Pro-Series Patio Lawn Deck Garden Yard Waste Leaf Sweep Off Electric Mighty Pro Blower. 8:10 pm EST: Huion H610PRO Painting Drawing Pen Graphics Tablet. Prime Early Access Deal. Prime Early Access Deal.

Lego 40

Lego 2015 November Clothing and Accessories 40

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 7, 2015

9:40 am EST: Brother Designio Series DZ3000 Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine. 2:10 pm EST: Huion H610PRO Painting Drawing Pen Graphics Tablet. 8:05 pm EST: Little Tikes Activity Garden Baby Playset. Prime Early Access Deal. Prime Early Access Deal. 9:40 am EST: Steamfast SF-370WH Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaner.

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Green Clothing and Accessories 2015 December 53