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Five Frugal Things | on a Monday!

The Frugal Girl

I found some red thread in my sewing box. And then I set up my sewing machine. So, I sewed a scrap piece of denim on the inside, using yellow thread to hide my stitching. Then I used blue thread to hand sew around the hole, to keep the hole from getting any bigger. Chiquita was interested in the spare bobbin. She got it.

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8 Easy Ways to Upcycle Paper Bags

Couponing 101

Everyone has at least a few paper bags sitting around their house. There are a ton of ways to upcycle paper bags, from household uses to arts and crafts projects. Paper Bag Flowers via MarthaStewart.com. Use a brown paper bag and have your kids color on them for an even more personal touch. Paper Bag Wreath via PopSugar.

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20 Awesome DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Coupons Do Work

I remember when my mom crafted a ‘shre-ra’ costume or my friend sewed up a ‘pencil’ costume (yes she was a pencil. Here are 20 ideas : No Sew Prince Charming Costume DIY Tutorial. $1 1 DIY Paper Doll Costume. IT was cute but a bit of a joke years later). Being creative and not buying costumes?

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. We found a toy car made from recycled materials for my young nephew, and I once received a journal made with recycled paper. Buy Vintage.

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7 Easy DIY 4th of July Decor Ideas

Couponing 101

No Sew 4 th of July Table Runner via Cassiesmallwood. Paper Lanterns via The Crafting Chicks. You can even give each person their own pot so it reflects their individual style! This table runner is adorable and so easy to make. I love this because you don’t have any limits. I love the look of the bandanas on this!

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ditch Those Paper Products Paper is convenient, but it’s expensive and the cost can add up quickly. Think for a second about all of the paper products that you use in your kitchen. You probably have paper towels , and you might have paper napkins. Paper plates are another popular culprit in some families.

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Amazon: American Girl Crafts Sale!

Couponing 101

Here are just a few of the great deals I see: Bears Sew and Stuff Kit $12.54 (reg. Paper Posies Pad $11.27 (reg. Amazon is having a great sale on American Girl Craft Sets right now! Create & Craft Bulletin Board $18.95 (reg. Creative Card-Making Pad $11.08 (reg. Fun Fabric Bag Kit $15.40 (reg. Wood Bead Bracelet Kit $6.95 (reg.

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