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

The Frugal Girl

I want to repair a pair of jeans. I’m wondering, though, about using an iron on patch instead and still sew a whip stitch all around it. I’ve used the iron on patches before, and don’t think I was super impressed, but I probably didn’t do the whip stitch either. Kristen, I have a sewing question.

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Eco-Friendly Money Saving Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are lots of different ways to save money, however it is not always easy to stay eco-friendly at the same time. Many people don’t realise there are small ways you can save money, but you will need to be consistent. Here are some of our top eco-friendly money saving tips you can follow… .

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Two “small” ones come to mind- my first car & first motorcycle-owned for a while, did a few small repairs & sold for what I paid. Ironically, this happened at Christmas-totally out of the blue.

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Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I bought hot curlers (they curled the ends but pulled out the fuzz), a straightening iron, and even a scary spinning contraption that was supposed to dry my hair while straightening it at the same time (but all it did was tangle and get stuck in my hair). In the summer months, this manifested into a mop of fuzz. Go Frugal Go Green'

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The Cost of Personal Grooming

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How do you make the decision as to how much repair and maintenance to do? Still, repair is expensive and not typically covered by insurance. Eyelid lifts, liposuction, facelifts, breast reductions and skin repair treatments to remove age spots or busted veins and etc are some of the solutions available, but even they are temporary.

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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. You might be able to find one at a consignment shop, a sewing machine repair shop, or ask relatives or friends if they have one that you could either buy or borrow. Getting Started.

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REVIEW: Vidal Sassoon Pro Series

Saving With Shellie

However, I recently had a chance to try two products from Vidal Sassoon’s Pro Series : Vidal Sassoon Repair & Finish Spray and Vidal Sassoon Boost & Lift Foaming Air Mousse. Most days I flat iron my hair to make it smooth. I really liked the Repair & Finish Spray. I could go on, but you probably get the point.

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