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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. Do I have the mental space, time, and motivation to do that right now? Your thoughts?

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How to Exercise your Brain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Creative activities like painting, sewing, cooking, craft and woodwork help to keep your brain active and give you a sense of personal satisfaction at the same time. Learning something new really gives the brain a good workout so read about a subject that interests you but you don’t know much about or take a short course on it. Get Healthy'

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