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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

Anyway, for sim lab, we break into groups and we go in to take care of the Manikin or the actor, and our professors watch us on the video monitors to see how we do (and so do the student groups that aren’t currently taking a turn.) Kristen, I have a sewing question. Hospital time is where I’m going to seriously gain skills.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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Amazon Deals Roundup: Save On Rubbermaid, Timberland, Razor and More

Coupons Do Work

month for Prime Video. SINGER 4423 Heavy Duty Extra-High Sewing Speed Sewing Machine. And , Amazon Prime is now offering the option to pay just $10.99/month month for full Prime benefits (2-day shipping, unlimited movies, TV shows, music streaming and more!) Only $96.49 (reg. after $10 off coupon at checkout.

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Fun and Excitement are Headed Your Way With FOUR FAMILY FUN DVDS and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

From the creators of Lalaloopsy™ comes a sew magical movie with Lala-Oopsies: A Sew Magical Tale – The Movie ! Experience a whimsical land of ballerinas, fairies, mermaids and more when Lala-Oopsies: A Sew Magical Tale – The Movie arrives on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand September 3 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Sell Unused Video Games. My husband loves video games but just doesn’t have time for them anymore. Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash.

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Happy July 4th + Secrets of Presidential Flags Video, a Craft + a Challenge

Birmingham Bargain Mom

Check out what one Bargain Mom member and lung cancer patient encourages others to do today + Check out the ladies who hand sew presidential flags. Happy 4th of July.

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How I Saved $1400 by Upholstering My Chairs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After poking around on You Tube, looking at how-to videos on re-upholstery, I decided that, hey, I could do this. This 23 part video was especially helpful to me. Most pieces just stapled back on but there were a couple that I had to use the sewing machine to stitch.