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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. Head to your local library, fabric or craft store, or bookstore and look for a how-to book on sewing. Here are some helpful tips to get you going. Getting Started.

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. You can often find board games that are inexpensive at thrift s tores , although it is a good idea to check them to make sure all the pieces are there before you buy one. He wants you to be able to do the same!

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. In my area, the amount of free beautiful parks, nature centers, museums, national monuments, free concerts, kid programs at the library, things to rent at the library (books, ebooks, Kanopy, tools, toys, board games) is so wonderful!

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