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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. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. Buy Vintage. My sister-in-law routinely gives items that she crochets.

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How to Entertain the Kids at Home on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess). Make your own play dough (puzzle, website, puppets).

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our son is 29 and biological. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Just over the past week, our son replaced the fuel pump and exhaust system on his truck. I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” It happens all the time.)

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Target Black Friday Ad 2014

Couponing 101

Intex PureSpa Inflatable Hot Tub - $349 Kids'' Licensed Bikes - $59 Razor Electric Scooter - $90 Serta Queen Raised Airbed - $65 Toys & Games Air Hogs R/C Zero Gravity Laser Racer - $25 Audi Convertible 6-Volt Ride-Ons - $129.99 Disney Toy Box 2.0 Baby Einstein Neptune Walker - $29.99 Philips C9 150 ct.

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