Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

They barely have food to eat, and the mother, who is pregnant, prepares for the new baby by sewing feedsack nighties for him. Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 30, 2012

Amber is the mother of four! When one was born fifteen weeks early, she started sewing to take her mind off of medical worries. “Everything from Born 4 Couture is handmade, thanks to founder Amber’s passion for creating trendy, one-of-a-kind items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Many new mothers are unsure about what activities are appropriate, if any, for their baby and so the question, ‘What activities can I do with my baby?’ Really the only advice and information I had access to then (before the internet provided us with such a plethora of information of so many topics) was from my own mother.

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Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re looking for something unique to give a special mom this year, this list of great Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas will help you out. From jewelry & sewing projects to body scrubs & homemade coasters, there’s something for everyone!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

She taught me how to sew and hand bead at a very young age. My mother was very active in our community and I would attend events and galas with her. LVG: When did you fall in love with fashion? Cristina Ottaviano: My great grandmother was a dressmaker. I was very intrigued and wanted to learn more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

My Mother-in-law always washed hers out and dried them and then used them again. My Mother-in-law used to bake small cakes at Christmas time in empty vegetable cans to give away. If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. Zip lock freezer bags. Years ago, I learned to reuse freezer bags. Clothes pins.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2015

Father’s Day Grillin’ Towel via Craft Whatever This is a very simple sewing tutorial to make a handmade grilling towel for Dad. I do not sew, and this doesn’t even look too intimidating to me! Little Handmade Notebooks via See Kate Sew These are amazing. A good portion of it is iron-on patches. For Anyone.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 4, 2014

From Red Vines and Red Wine an article titled “Autism hates Daylight Savings Time” Lastly from Working Mother here are “ 4 Tips for Adjusting to Daylight Savings Time “ I’m going to try to get as much sleep as possible before the change. You may not realize how the time change affects people with disabilities.

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Teresa's Deals

APRIL 28, 2015

Head over to michaels.com and use the promo code to save on all the popular product categories including art supplies, baking, beading and jewelry making, kids crafts, sewing and needlework and more. Still looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Mother’s Day Bundle – 25% off Any Crusher Tee + Scarf Combo at Lifeisgood.com.

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Clothing and Accessories Jewelry and Watches Michael's Shoes 100

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 26, 2012

Don’t forget to enter my current giveaways: Lalaloopsy Sew Magical Mermaid Doll Review and Giveaway (Ends May 29). Musings from a Stay at Home Mom - Make Mother’s Day Memorable with Kodak – Kodak Printer Giveaway! Dollar General and Procter and Gamble Every Day Heroes Review and Giveaway (Ends May 29). Ends May 28).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Conrad Richter , in the book, The Trees, describes the burial of Sayward’s pioneer mother. Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother’s body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom’s body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her head.

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For the Mommas

JULY 19, 2014

Her mother’s mysterious goodbye gift is filled with quilt blocks that bring comfort to Beth during the hard days and lonely nights, but as she sews each block, she realizes there is a hidden message of faith within the pattern that encourages and sustains her.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

I am the mother of one daughter and grandmother of one grandson and we all (along with my son-in-law) live together in North Carolina with my 2 sweet dogs and my daughter’s 2 sort-of sweet cats. I sew – still waiting for a granddaughter so I can make some of those cute little pillowcase dresses! I will paint anything.

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North Carolina Crochet Daughter Grandmother 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

When I ran the church’s Mothers Day Out program we had a huge room for the toddlers with bookcases that had cubby holes for toys. Shared memory exists between you as to where that electric screwdriver or sewing case is stored. It is just common sense and most of us do it most of the time. Label where things go.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother. My children, however, are 9 & 7 and have just finished the third & first grades. Today, my husband and I can’t park a car in our garage because it is filled with 5 bikes, 2 scooters, 2 wagons, and a big wheel.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

parenting and mothering. That is a great deal and the bundle would also make a great gift for a new wife or mother. Sewing School 101 by Nicole Bennett. These eBooks are from some of the most influential bloggers and authors on the web. The topics include: cooking. home-managment. budgeting and frugal living. home-schooling.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 23, 2013

From Paper Jewels: From Mother Nature Network what to do with tea grounds: From Girl On Bike Writes , here are some ideas about egg shells: And here are a handful of items you can grow from the original food item. From the Origami Club – a paper box : From LeeField – the egg shell. From an unknown source – citrus peels!

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Gardening Garden Growing Plants 71

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. 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.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 183

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

From an interfering mother whose love for her daughters is limitless, to a newly single woman who is forced to find herself after she thinks she has lost everything, both films are laugh-out-loud hilarious and fun for the whole family. .* This feel-good themed double feature will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

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