Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

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. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. Old paper from things such as newspapers, magazines, discards from the printer and etc are used at our house to start fires, make notes and for grocery lists. I pulled out our Coleman water jug and his chin fell on the floor. That thing predates me!”

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Take an old magazine picture or calender picture and glue it to a piece of cardboard. Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess). I learned how to play chess to teach my own 8 year old son. Turn the picture over and trace cutout patterns on the cardboard, then cut out the pieces.

Entertainment 201

Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201