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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? 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. Sewing today has dropped out of main stream life.

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How to Shop and Save Money when Expecting a Baby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So let’s look at some ways to shop and save money when expecting a baby. Be selective about what you actually buy and save a lot of money from the beginning. DIY whenever you can; you will save a load of cash. Most people understand that money is tight when expecting and would be happy to do this.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. But besides the big expenses there are many ways being green can actually save you money right away. 7.) Buying used.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen.

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

The Frugal Girl

Kristen, I have a sewing question. I was planning to cut a patch from a ripped pair of no longer worn jeans and then hand sew it from the inside out. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is. Hospital time is where I’m going to seriously gain skills. I want to repair a pair of jeans.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me.

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Singer Sewing Machine $99.99 {Best Price}

For the Mommas

Today only, this Singer Sewing Machine is on sale for just $99.99, shipping is free. SINGER 7256 Fashion Mate 70-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Automatic Needle Threader. 70 Stitch Sewing Machine with 5 Presser Feet & Instructional DVD is Perfect For Crafting, Sewing and Quilting.