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How To Repair Clothes

June 23rd, 2011

needle and thread

Learning to make simple repairs and alterations yourself can save you serious money on your clothing budget.

With a little bit of knowledge and a needle you can extend the life of your current wardrobe.  Add new items to your closet by restoring or custom fitting second hand items.

The Learning Channel has a complete DIY Guide to Mending Clothes at How Stuff Works that covers all the bases.  Learn the basics of mending a tear.  If you are feeling a bit more ambitious you can learn complex repair jobs like putting new tread on your shoes or custom fitting a pair of trousers.

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Low Cost Meals You Can Freeze

June 23rd, 2011

freezer mealsBuying food in bulk can be a good way to save money on your food budget.  The trick is being able to prepare and store ingredients until ready for use.  Natalie at A Turtle’s Life has has some great ideas for Preparing Freezer Meals requiring very little time or money.

She managed to create 46 meals for a family of four in about 4 hours.  Total cost… under $100!

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DIY Veggie Chips

May 17th, 2011
Veggie Chips

Make Your Own Snacks

Try this delicious do-it-yourself food treat idea.  Make your own vegetable chips at home using leftovers.  This inexpensive nutritious snack is easy to make and cost a whole lot less than buying the grocery store alternative.

Check out THESE RECIPES from Chow.Com

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