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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

Kristen, I have a sewing question. I was planning to cut a patch from a ripped pair of no longer worn jeans and then hand sew it from the inside out. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is. Hospital time is where I’m going to seriously gain skills. I want to repair a pair of jeans.

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2012 Goals: Personal & Family

Family Balance Sheet

Recently, we were discussing that when the two of us write down our joint goals, we nail them every time. So on this looooong drive, we talked through our family goals and our own personal goals. My Personal Goals. Learn how to use my sewing machine. Our Family Goals. Household Goals.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother. At my age, my parents had 20 years of kid-free living ahead of them to focus on their own career goals and to save for their retirement. Our business is again thriving. We are communicating regularly.

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8 Valuable Life Skills to Teach Your Kids During Quarantine

Couponing 101

Basic sewing skills can help you extend the wearable life of a garment by being able to mend it. Older children who have strong fine motor skills may enjoy sewing. You might teach them scheduling skills by discussing what they have to do during the day and helping them come up with a set schedule that helps them accomplish their goals.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash.

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Women’s New Balance Running Shoes for $34.99!

Saving With Shellie

If you are looking for some new shoes to help you achieve your fitness goals, don’t miss this deal from Joe’s New Balance today! No-sew details. No-Sew material application. Get these Women’s New Balance W520v2 Running Shoes for $34.99. Then try coupon code DOLLARSHIP for $1 shipping! Leather upper. Mesh upper.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Sell Your Old, Unused Gold Jewelry.

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