The Frugal Girl
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
I did not buy a new lunchbox I have an old one that my kids used for packing lunches for their tutorial classes. I turned it inside out, used some matching thread from my sewing box, and closed up the hole. I also have a couple of small metal containers by To-Go Ware that I use almost every time I pack a lunch.
Couponing 101
JUNE 23, 2019
This is a fun craft to do with kids and can be stored easily for years to come. Another great one to do with the kids. No Sew 4 th of July Table Runner via Cassiesmallwood. Monogrammed Paint Stick Flag via Living Rich with Coupons. Monogrammed Paint Stick Flag via Living Rich with Coupons. This is perfect for that.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 29, 2011
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? My kids used to love helping me make play dough. Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. If you sew, take off the buttons, zippers, lace, netting or whatever to use later.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 2, 2012
Create a schedule to divide my time between our small business, my kids/family, housework, exercise, and my blogging. Learn how to use my sewing machine. Paint the kitchen. Read one non-fiction book a month for either business building or personal enrichment. Read one fiction book every two months for fun. Household Goals.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Empty coffee cans are great for holding paint or turpentine or bacon grease. Socks make soft containers for seldom used jewelry or if you have kids, they can be great puppets. They also make great summertime kid play tents when attached to the clothesline and can be used to hide items from view in a car or van while traveling.
Saving With Shellie
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Singer Sewing Machines – 40% Off. Americana, Ceramcoat, or Folk Art Acrylic Paint – $.99 48″ & 72″ No-Sew Fleece Throw Kits – 60% Off. Entire Stock of Fiskars Papercrafting, Sewing & Quilting and Cutting Tools – 60% Off. Holiday Cheer Floral Stems & Picks – 70% off.
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