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7 Easy DIY 4th of July Decor Ideas

Couponing 101

This is a fun craft to do with kids and can be stored easily for years to come. No Sew 4 th of July Table Runner via Cassiesmallwood. Monogrammed Paint Stick Flag via Living Rich with Coupons. Monogrammed Paint Stick Flag via Living Rich with Coupons. This may look complicated but it really is very easy.

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You also know that picking a location to store something isn’t always logical and that things can get out of place over time, even after you have spent time and effort to optimally organize them! Store like things together. Store laundry supplies together – starch, detergent, spot remover, irons, fabric softener and etc.

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JoAnn Black Friday Ad 2015

Saving With Shellie

JoAnn stores open at 6am on Friday November 27th. Singer Sewing Machines – 40% Off. Americana, Ceramcoat, or Folk Art Acrylic Paint – $.99 48″ & 72″ No-Sew Fleece Throw Kits – 60% Off. Entire Stock of Fiskars Papercrafting, Sewing & Quilting and Cutting Tools – 60% Off.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just avoiding the big box stores can help you support your local economy, and encourage some level of sustainability. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. Buy Vintage.

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Mom’s black cape, some makeup and a piece of cardboard cut and painted black to make bats ears can make someone into Dracula. If you sew, take off the buttons, zippers, lace, netting or whatever to use later.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Empty coffee cans are great for holding paint or turpentine or bacon grease. Once we used old magazines for a craft project in Camp Fire Girls to make a ‘sit upon’ (cover the magazine with something water repellent and sew the sides together). Paint rollers are used multiple times at our house. Containers.

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10 Tips to Create the Perfect Nursery on a Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

Many secondhand sites and consignment stores sell expensive, barely-used baby convertible cribs for a fraction of the cost compared to a department store or boutique. Give that set of sturdy, bright orange bookshelves new life with several coats of white paint. Use a Dresser as a Changing Table. Roller Shades.