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earth mama angel baby nipple butter 150x150 Amazon: Organic Nipple Butter only $9.40/jar with Free Shipping

Amazon has Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter (2oz jar) on sale for $9.40.  This product ships for free with qualifying orders of $25. A little about Natural Nipple Butter: Lanolin free for those that are vegan or allergic. Clinically tested safe for mother and baby. Organic Ingredients:  calendula, cocoa butter, shea butter, and mango butter Grab this Amazon deal ...

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How to Shop at a Thrift Store with Kids Main 150x150 How to Shop at a Thrift Store with Kids

We love shopping at thrift stores and getting great bargains for our family's frugal lifestyle.  Shopping with children brings it's own challenges and rewards.  Let's talk about some tips that have worked for me. Teaching Value One thing I love about taking my children shopping is that it gives them a sense of the value of a ...

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make your own coloring book main 150x150 Make Your Own Coloring Book for Free!

My oldest daughter is always busy with a crayon in her hand creating some new work of art.  That’s why I’m so excited to share with you this tutorial to make your own coloring book for free. Supplies you will need: Digital images Printer and paper Three-hole punch and three-ring binder (or stapler) Directions to make your own coloring book: Select ...

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recycled crayons 150x150 Recycled Crayons Tutorial

Grab your bucket full of broken crayons and bring new life to an old favorite.  This tutorial is the easiest way I have found to make recycled crayons.  Some directions have you melt the wax first and then carefully pour it into molds.  Well, that just sounded like a lot of trouble to me.  So ...

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easy to sew travel high chair 300x200 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #363 Easy to Sew Travel High Chair

Going to grandma's or a restaurant is so much less complicated when you bring along your easy to sew travel high chair. Using recycled quilted materials, even beginning sewers can complete this project in under 2 hours.  It's quite handy for visiting family or friends that don't have children.  It folds up very compactly and fits ...

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homemade playdough recipe main 150x150 Homemade Playdough Recipe with Natural Dyes

To avoid the artificial colorings in commercial products, we’re going to explore a homemade playdough recipe with natural dyes.  Don’t be intimidated.  This is going to be a blast. You might remember this homemade playdough recipe tip from last year.  Well, I’ve come up with a few new colors I wanted to try out.  So join ...

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nursing shawl easy sew tutorial 200x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #350 Easy to Sew Nursing Shawl

This nursing shawl was designed by a mom who wanted coverage, not just for her nursing baby in the front, but for her back when her shirt was slightly out of place.  (*High five if you know where she's coming from about the back fat and love handles.*) Such a simple tutorial.  One yard of knit ...

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baby clothes recycled quilt 214x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #328 Recycle Baby Clothes into Quilt

I am very sentimental about my children's baby clothes.  They're just so darn cute and hard to part with.  Here is a way to keep the baby memories without stowing huge boxes in your attic forever.  Create a quilt from your recycled baby clothes.  (But you'll have to figure out the quilting steps for yourself ...

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