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2012 Goals: Personal & Family

Family Balance Sheet

Learn how to use my sewing machine. My mom gave me her old machine years ago when she bought a newer version. We have been in our home for 10 years and that room needs a fresh coat of paint, slip covers for the sofas, a new rug, and new window treatments.and I want to do it as inexpensively as possible.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have talent with a sewing machine, you can even make them look nice. Instead of shelling out $6 bucks on kitchen counter cleaner, you might want to consider some very inexpensive homemade options. You can dilute bleach, which is typically inexpensive, and use it to sanitize your sink, your counters, and more.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. As you create your gift list, really think about who’s on it, and what would be meaningful to them. Buy Vintage.

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Big Lots Black Friday Ad 2014

Saving With Shellie

There are some nice deals on Holiday decor, artificial trees and even inexpensive furniture. Brother Sewing Machine – $39.99. Big Lots Black Friday Ad 2014. The Big Lots Black Friday Ad 2014 is here! Big Lots Black Friday Store Hours: 7am on Thursday (11/27) and 6am on Friday (11/28). Cozy Sleep Pants – $4.88.

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DIY Superhero Birthday Party

For the Mommas

Because of that, I decided to break out my sewing machine instead of using glue. I found pretty inexpensive superhero bags from Oriental Trading Company. The site also had a few other odds and ends that you could add to the bag like pencils, bracelets, etc. I wanted them to hold up to the normal wear and tear of play.