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Thrifty Sewing Projects

Budget Wise, Reduce Reuse RecycleBy CharleneSeptember 28, 2017Leave a comment

I recently found a couple good deals at the thrift store and used them in a couple of quick and easy projects. I wanted to share what I did with you. Hopefully, it will inspire you to find some thrifty sewing projects of your own. From sundress to skirt My first project started life as…

Raised Beds on a Budget

Budget Wise, Gardening, Gardening Basics, Reduce Reuse RecycleBy CharleneAugust 19, 2017Leave a comment

I’m in the process of converting my 40′ x 40′ garden into raised beds. The cost of materials to construct the beds and the soil mix make raised beds a bit expensive. So here are the details of how I am keeping the costs down on my raised beds. Keeping the costs down I used…

Christmas Bargains 2015

Budget Wise, Reduce Reuse RecycleBy CharleneJanuary 1, 20162 Comments

Great Bargains this Christmas This year’s Christmas gifts were a bargain and I’m excited to share my successes with you. Last year a friend was moving and gave me a lot of her fabric stash. (Thank you, Dianna!) I made plaid flannel pajama pants for the three boys. Total cost for all three pajama pants: $1…

Get the Most Out of Thrift Store Shopping

Budget Wise, Healthy Earth, Reduce Reuse RecycleBy CharleneFebruary 19, 20152 Comments

Thrift stores have become all the rage. And what’s not to like? You can get some super amazing bargains and you are helping the environment by using what would otherwise end up in the landfill. I’ve written before (like here and here) about some of the great deals to look for at thrift stores.* This past…

Don’t Throw That Bag Away!

Budget Wise, Reduce Reuse Recycle, Skills for Self RelianceBy CharleneNovember 27, 2012Leave a comment

If you are buying turkey and onions, you’ve probably tossed lots of plastic net bags that. Don’t throw them away! They have lots of good uses. Re-use the bags The larger bags, like the ones covering your turkey, are good for storing garden produce next fall. The onions and garlic from your garden will store…

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