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April Deals and Warm Weather Fun Ahead (Plus Zeriscaping)

You can save money this Spring for fun outdoor living that lasts into early Autumn. 1.  On sale in April: laptops, cookware, barbeque grills, and insulated drapes.  Click here for ways to use these to save on upcoming events and to reap the savings through Summer and into Fall. Remember insulated drapes save on air conditioning bills as well as … [Read more...]

Sewing Tips for People with Two Left Hands

I was not cut out to be a seamstress.    My mom was a gifted seamstress who made couture level clothing that caused distraction in church nearly every Sunday.  We didn't have a lot of money, but Mom's sewing made us feel pampered.  Mom grew up very poor and was determined to learn to sew beautiful things to wear.  She accomplished that goal and … [Read more...]

5 Great Jeans Recycling Projects: Pretty Amazing!

Easy DIY Jeans Purse I love recycling jeans.  The fabric is sturdy and seems to have 9 lives.  Here are some of my favorite projects using old jeans. 1.  DIY Bean Bag Game from Jeans Pockets:  These are almost no-sew.  Just cut the back pockets from jeans (including the fabric underneath), fill with  dried beans or split peas, and sew up … [Read more...]

25 Things Older Kids Can Do This Summer that Teach Them Life Skills

Older kids can have fun this summer without a lot of money.  There's more to do than just work on that tan! They can learn some life skills that they can actually use. They can broaden their scope to learn about others and give a helping hand to those in need. And they can chalk up some good activities to list on their college applications! 1.  … [Read more...]

Make a Cute Sun Dress from a Man’s Shirt

This is a cute project that takes very little time. You need a man's long-sleeved button down shirt & some thread. If you don't have a shirt to use, check the thrift stores for one that will  work for you.The idea is to wear the shirt backwards using the folded down collar as the top of the bodice of this strapless dress. You tie the sleeves … [Read more...]

30-Minute Tank Dress to Sew for Spring and Summer

Ooh, I have some tank tops that are a little on the short side & they would be so comfy with a loose skirt.  Aaaah, spring!This looks pretty easy to make.  Just take a tank top and add a piece of fabric for the skirt.  The only problem I can think of is that the seam where the tank meets the woven fabric might not be real  smooth because of the … [Read more...]

Decorative Water Bottle Covers for 5 Gallon Water Bottles–Seriously?

I'm all for DIY home decor that is inexpensive and yields great results.  But one decorating trend that leaves me scratching my head is this: decorative covers for 5 gallon water bottles.  Really?  Is a bottle of water so unsightly?I learned of this when looking over the search words that Google says led searchers to Square Pennies.  It was … [Read more...]

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