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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. 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. Why learn to sew?

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. Here are some ways that you can improve the sustainability of your holiday gifts: Shop Local. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. Buy Vintage. You can also bake items.

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Singer 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine $124.99 (Reg $300)

For the Mommas

SINGER 7258 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine ONLY $124.99 (Reg $300). This holiday season, bring home a new hobby! Get the SINGER 7258 Stylist Award-Winning 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine with DVD, 10 Presser Feet, Metal Frame, and More for JUST $124.99 (Reg $300) in the amazon Cyber Monday Sale!

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have lived in your home for several years, you know how fast things can accumulate and how easy it is to lose track of where they are. We have lived in our current home for almost 25 years, and have been married for over 40 years. We have lived in our current home for almost 25 years, and have been married for over 40 years.

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Christmas Frugal Tips: Gift Ideas, Ornaments, Home Decor, and More!

Couponing 101

You can save on homemade gifts, home decor, recipes, and much more. Here are just a few of the great ideas I found: Give the gift of a Homemade Holiday Sugar Spice Scrub. If you like to sew, try your hand at these adorable Handmade Retro Fabric Christmas Lights. Christmas Frugal Tips: Gift Ideas, Ornaments, Home Decor, and More!

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How to Entertain the Kids at Home on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess). Make your own play dough (puzzle, website, puppets).

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Sell Unused Video Games. Babysit or House Sit.

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