Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 3, 2013
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.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
We set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. You earn money after each donation. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies.
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The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
How did you get interested in saving money? As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Out of necessity originally.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
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. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Learn How to Sew. Getting Started.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet?
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
I hate to spend money on things that end up in the trash. Again, I HATE to spend money on things that just end up in the trash. I didn’t bother sewing the squares to have neat edges, like I’ve seen on Pinterest. And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
How can you be money wise and green this Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes.
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