Nikki Willhite
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How to Repurpose Household Textiles
Anytime you recycle, repurpose or reuse something, you save money. There are so many ways to reuse household textiles. There are many items in the typical household, or that you can purchase used, that can serve you for a bit longer if you just take the time to make a few changes. Here are some suggestions: FOR THE KITCHEN - Potholders are a very simple sewing project. You can use layers of old towels... (posted by Nikki 1 year 274 days ago.)
Anytime you recycle, repurpose or reuse something, you save money. There are so many ways to reuse household textiles. There are many items in the typical household, or that you can purchase used, that can serve you for a bit longer if you just take the time to make a few changes. Here are some suggestions: FOR THE KITCHEN - Potholders are a very simple sewing project. You can use layers of old towels... (posted by Nikki 1 year 274 days ago.)
How to Select Paint Color for Your Walls
When it comes to painting your walls, frugal living means picking the right paint color, painting your walls once, and not doing it again for many years. No matter what you hear, if you choose a paint color that looks good in your home and with your furniture, and you like it, you don't need to change it for a long time. There are many factors that go into picking a good paint color for your home.... (posted by Nikki 1 year 325 days ago.)
When it comes to painting your walls, frugal living means picking the right paint color, painting your walls once, and not doing it again for many years. No matter what you hear, if you choose a paint color that looks good in your home and with your furniture, and you like it, you don't need to change it for a long time. There are many factors that go into picking a good paint color for your home.... (posted by Nikki 1 year 325 days ago.)
Frugal Clothing Alterations
If you are a frugal person, you probably buy clothing on sale, either retail, at garage sales or at thrift stores. The selection is more limited when you buy clothing on sale. Many times an items is perfect, except that it needs a minor alteration. If you want to save money on clothing, you need to be able to do minor alterations. You can take clothing to a tailor, but that is going to add to the cost of the item. The... (posted by Nikki 1 year 357 days ago.)
If you are a frugal person, you probably buy clothing on sale, either retail, at garage sales or at thrift stores. The selection is more limited when you buy clothing on sale. Many times an items is perfect, except that it needs a minor alteration. If you want to save money on clothing, you need to be able to do minor alterations. You can take clothing to a tailor, but that is going to add to the cost of the item. The... (posted by Nikki 1 year 357 days ago.)
Making the Most of Your Closets
Many of us live in homes where space is at a premium. Storage space can be essential to our feelings about our homes. If our household items and other things we use can be easily stored and located, we are much more comfortable and have better feelings about our homes. If we have no place to put things, we can get aggravated. When we can't find things, we get further aggravated! One of the best, yet under utilized... (posted by Nikki 1 year 359 days ago.)
Many of us live in homes where space is at a premium. Storage space can be essential to our feelings about our homes. If our household items and other things we use can be easily stored and located, we are much more comfortable and have better feelings about our homes. If we have no place to put things, we can get aggravated. When we can't find things, we get further aggravated! One of the best, yet under utilized... (posted by Nikki 1 year 359 days ago.)
Spring Cleaning Checklist
Next on the agenda for many of us will be Spring Cleaning. It will be time to open the windows, air out the house, shake out the rugs, and do those tasks we do once a year to make our homes fresh and clean. I have to admit, I was not taught to clean in my home. My grandmother would pay a visit several times a year, and spend a lot of the time cleaning our home. I never really understood it until I got older, and realized... (posted by Nikki 2 years ago.)
Next on the agenda for many of us will be Spring Cleaning. It will be time to open the windows, air out the house, shake out the rugs, and do those tasks we do once a year to make our homes fresh and clean. I have to admit, I was not taught to clean in my home. My grandmother would pay a visit several times a year, and spend a lot of the time cleaning our home. I never really understood it until I got older, and realized... (posted by Nikki 2 years ago.)
Boy Scouts: Good For Families
I am a huge fan of the Boy Scout Program, and what it can do for families. Scouting has enriched the lives of my 3 sons, on many levels. My husband started working with the scouts a few years after we were married. He was an Eagle Scout, and my 3 sons also become Eagle Scouts. Two of them have also served as Scoutmasters. I've seen what scouting can do for young men. It is a fun learning experience, and it builds... (posted by Nikki 2 years 4 days ago.)
I am a huge fan of the Boy Scout Program, and what it can do for families. Scouting has enriched the lives of my 3 sons, on many levels. My husband started working with the scouts a few years after we were married. He was an Eagle Scout, and my 3 sons also become Eagle Scouts. Two of them have also served as Scoutmasters. I've seen what scouting can do for young men. It is a fun learning experience, and it builds... (posted by Nikki 2 years 4 days ago.)
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