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I love living on a budget and with this blog, I can share the benefits of simple living far and wide. My appreciation for living economically began after college, when I moved across the country for a temporary job. Six months later, I moved again. Living a “nomadic” lifestyle can work if you reduce the amount of baggage that you
Looking for some incredibly cheap meals to make for your family? The meals below will be perfect if you need to stretch your budget as far as possible right now.
Tons of tips anyone can use to save money while sewing, from patterns to notions and fabric. Can sewing save you money? YES, if you are strategic!
When you really get into sewing you end up with so many tools and notions. Here are some of my Upcycled items Repurposed into Sewing Storage Crafts and Projects
Learn all about Feed Sack Fabric! These fabrics are frequently reproduced but do you know all about the originals? Discover the history of Feed Sacks!
Just because we aren't in school anymore doesn't mean that we stop learning. I love checking out free online classes to learn a new skill or to help me solve a problem. There are so many helpful sites that are free or very cheap to use. This is great for stay at home moms, retirees,
There's no shortage of financial false notions out there. We break down a few common financial mistakes to get to the truth of the matter.
Yes, you can still save money by sewing clothes at home! Even though the prices of fabric, notions, and patterns have made home sewing feel more like an expensive hobby than a frugal activity, you can still find many ways to save. Some people can...
Living on one income can be hard, it's important that you learn some awesome money saving tips and how to live frugally on one income!
Frugal living begins with the right mindset. It's the little habits we do each day that lead to big changes in our life. Not only do these frugal habits get us out of debt and
Benjamin Franklin was in his early twenties when he embarked on a \"bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection,\" intending to master the virtues of temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility. He soon gave up on perfection but continued to believe that these virtues, coupled with a generous heart and a bemused acceptance of human frailty, laid the foundation for not only a good life but also a workable society. Writer and visual artist Teresa Jordan wondered if Franklin's perhaps antiquated notions of virtue might offer guidance to a nation increasingly divided by angry righteousness. She decided to try to live his list for a year, focusing on each virtue for a week at a time and taking weekends off to attend to the seven deadly sins. The journal she kept became this collection of beautifully illustrated essays, weaving personal anecdotes with the views of theologians, philosophers, ethicists, evolutionary biologists, and a whole range of scholars and scientists within the emerging field of consciousness studies. Teresa Jordan offers a wry and intimate journey into a year in midlife devoted to the challenge of trying to live authentically.
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Yes, you can still save money by sewing clothes at home! Even though the prices of fabric, notions, and patterns have made home sewing feel more like an expensive hobby than a frugal activity, you can still find many ways to save. Some people can...
The ombre trend has made a huge impact these past couple of years. People have been having their clothes ombred, their hair, and now they are incorporating it into design. (Picture Source) I honestly love this effect. It's beachy, bohemian, and care-free. Today I had the idea of experimenting with dying fabric with what I have in my kitchen (which wasn't much, can't exactly dye fabric with meats, cheeses, lettuce, or goldfish!) The only thing I really had was a bottle of wine. One that I don't really touch except for on weekends, deuted with half canberry juice. What can I say? I'm not much of an alocohol person! So needless to say I wouldn't miss it too much. I did some research on wine dying and found that many attempts to dye with wine were temporary. Washing the fabric would wash the beautiful rose/lavender effect of the fabric. Well, for me, I thought maybe I'll make something that wouldn't have to be washed. Maybe a temporary sash for my curtains? So my journey began... I found an old white pillow case that was my husband's in our closet. It had a huge hole where the seeming was. Yep! Perfect "never-going-to-be-used-for-what-it-was-made-for" item! So I poured a little wine in a pot and heated it on high until it started boiled. Then I set it to low. I dipped half of the pillow case into the pot, waited a few mintues, then lifted it until only the bottom of the case was in the wine. I also very chicly taped the top to my stove's vent so I could let it soak for two hours. Classy! After waiting I took it out and let it air dry in the grass. I didn't know if it would stain my patio. The end result was a beautiful and rich colored ombre effect. The effect on a test strip after the washing machine was a slate grey where the red wine was. So really, its only a fabric stain. But would be perfect for things that don't need to washed often. Maybe curtains?
Is there a sewing buff in your life? If so, here are a few offerings from my Etsy shop that would make great gifts for them. Toy sewing machines are fun to display in a craft room, studio, or little...
An Art-full, Frugal, Fun, and Pretty Lifestyle!
There's a very good reason for my lack of blogging lately...I've been in the Midwest. Actually, the road trip took us through nine states, but Iowa and Minnesota were the main destinations. While there, we visited family and enjoyed some incredible weather. Sadly, we came home to temps around 116. I keep telling myself that we are near the end of the heat, but there is still more than a month of it to go before we head into the chamber of commerce weather. I'm fairly certain that I hit every antique shop between here and there. Above is some of the misc. loot that came home with me. I see a theme going on with the alphabet, don't you? I guess I'm pretty predictable, I always seem to look for the same things every trip such as vintage photos, old buttons, canning jars, silhouettes, and pewter. I really had no intention of bringing home another piece of salt-glazed pottery, but I couldn't resist these two. The crock was a steal at $40, and the jug, complete with "turkey droppings" was only $15. I had no clue what a turkey dropping was until a woman stopped me to admire them on the jug. She enlightened me with a story about the brown splats. The glaze apparently drips/drops onto the ones below them in the kiln. According to her, they make a piece more desirable and valuable. Who knew? We attended this event in Minnesota for the second year. Last year, I flew and was limited to what I could bring home. This year, I was prepared and brought our van. We were just about to leave when I spotted the spinning wheel. I have to say that I was feeling a little disappointed because I hadn't found any samplers worth buying and had missed out on a wonderful old spool cabinet by minutes. So, when this came into view, I was excited. It has the original blue/black paint, and is from 1844. You can see where the paint has worn from use. The bee skep is not old, but I have always wanted one. I'm hoping that it will age in time. Now this is something that you do not see everyday. It was originally a large rhubarb leaf. My sis-in-law participated in a fundraiser by making these. I can't remember the exact process, but it involves forming an actual leaf over a mound of dirt to form the bowl. Then some type of plaster mixture is added to make it hard. This one was painted, but I love how you can see the veins. I'm using it for a small bird bath along the walkway. We were on hand to wish brother-in -law, Mike a happy 50th. He was golfing at the time, and came home to a surprise party. That is yours truly in the middle. I'm the only one not holding up a "50" napkin. Another sister-in-law had just given me something from Tastefully Simple, and that is what I am displaying. We also spent time in this resort I mean farm, of yet another sister and brother-in-law. It is absolutely lovely here, and the dogs ran and played until they could run no more. I sat on the patio and stitched...it was heaven.
Yes, you can still save money by sewing clothes at home! Even though the prices of fabric, notions, and patterns have made home sewing feel more like an expensive hobby than a frugal activity, you can still find many ways to save. Some people can...
A FREE pattern to download and a pic-heavy tutorial for creating a gorgeous classical fully lined dress for a stylish girl. It's a ZARA Knock-off!
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Tons of tips anyone can use to save money while sewing, from patterns to notions and fabric. Can sewing save you money? YES, if you are strategic!
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Hi Live Creatively Inspired readers! I’m thrilled to be here with my first post! My name is Jenny and I blog over at Days of Chalk and Chocolate. It’s my slice of the blog world where I share craft, recipe, teaching, and DIY ideas! We recently replaced all of our old bath towels with new …
The best discount, downright cheap London and British souvenirs can be found at Primark, where you can pick up an armful
Once the warm rays of sunshine hit you, you'll realize it's time for fun Summer activities. This season is a time for enjoyment and lazing around. Here are
Good morning! With the hot, busy summer, we didn’t camp for 6-8 weeks, so on our last camping weekend- the pie irons needed care. Even though pie irons are very durable, sometimes they need cleaning...
I get emails nearly every day from readers who want recommendations on sewing machines, notions, fabric and books, so I decided to make up a list of the best sewing supplies, ones that I have and use regularly, and why I think they’re so great! Click on each of the following categories to go find
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Frugal living begins with the right mindset. It's the little habits we do each day that lead to big changes in our life. Not only do these frugal habits get us out of debt and
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