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Save Money – Make Shoes Last

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back then, there was a shoe repair shoe in every town. It was a common occurrence to go get new heels put on your shoes (and to protect those heels with taps), and to have leather shoes re-soled multiple times. Shoes were re-dyed, re-heeled, re-soled, fixed and worn as long as possible. Waterproof. Store properly.

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10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The following are some tips, tricks, and tools you can employ to lower your energy use. Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use. 2 – Re-seal Your Windows & Doors.

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Guest Post: 10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The following are some tips, tricks, and tools you can employ to lower your energy use. Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use. 2 – Re-seal Your Windows & Doors.

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Walgreens: Top 8 Deals Through 3/5/11 (Well…8)

Saving Everyday

Aquaphor Lip Repair $4.99. 1 coupon in the 2/27/11 SS Insert (see HERE ). 2 coupon in the SS 01/09/11 Insert (see HERE ). 1 coupon in the SS 01/09/11 Insert. This is a GREAT deal if you’re a begginer or want to build your RRs!! coupon, this isn’t an issue since you’re only paying tax.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. I made a set of short drapes for my son’s room by simply putting a hem all around the fabric and attaching a tape at the top that let me insert hooks that made the pleats form.

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Window Shopping

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last time I painted the exterior trim, the sills and trim pieces on many had to be repaired with wood filler due to rot. The cranks on the inside that are used to open these casement windows come out of their pockets, and the levers no longer pull the windows tightly shut. What we found while window shopping. Fiberglass.

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Mother’s Day Giveaway Day 1: PAMPER

Nicoles Nickels

The unique combination of human, non-embryonic stem cell extracts, vitamins A, B, E, and antioxidants work synergistically to stimulate the skin’s own ability to repair itself and to help increase skin thickness. Comfortable designed handle making it easy to use. Precision-aligned slant tips are best for all your tweezing needs.

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