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8 Easy Ways to Upcycle Paper Bags

Couponing 101

These work best with thicker grocery store brown paper sacks and you will need a sewing machine. An artsy, fun, twist on staying organized. I recently saw this on a DIY home network television station and I literally had to pull my jaw up from the floor. These would be one of the most amazing gifts!

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. Instead of paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!).

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How to Find the Time.Getting Things Done During the Busy Holiday Season.Without Losing the Joy!

Frugal Luxuries

At the bottom of the page you'll find a scan of the original page! ~~~~~~ Every evening, after dinner, I would choose an old movie to watch on video or television (I enjoy watching those with a holiday theme.t Note: This article is an excerpt from a 1 99 8 issue of our newsletter, Frugal Luxuries. o spark my enthusiasm).

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50 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

DIY Jewelry Storage via Monoluna Such a fun way to organize and display jewelry and trinkets while repurposing something old! Want to tear them away from their electronics and the television? No-Sew Superhero Capes via Jolly Mom If you’re not super crafty, have no fear! Inexpensive yet creative? This is for you.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting the carpet.

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