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Make do, Mend and Minimise in 2021
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Oh, the photos didn't upload 😐 will try again!
Use it up, wear it out
Make do or do without!
If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours 😃
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One the opposite way round, pattern wise
Use it up, wear it out
Make do or do without!
If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours 😃
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What cute bears. They are adorable.
I have been doing a lot of pre-minimising myself over the last week. I haven't managed to get rid of stuff yet as the charity shops aren't open yet but I have a pile of stuff to clear out. I did put a CD rack on Facebook yesterday and someone is supposed to be collecting that later today so that would be good to have that gone. This month I will be concentrating on my annual spring clean and declutter. I have only done the lounge and the loft so far. This weekend is the kitchen's turn although most of the things in there I'm pretty sure I use but there may be a few surprises.
The only "mend" I can think of is the fact I decorated my lounge Easter weekend.
As to "making do" I can't think of anything specific but its now got to be a habit so I don't always register that what I am doing is making do.
I have to say this lockdown has really made me review my needs/wants. I have been trying to find things to do that don't require supplies and I am rapidly running out of jobs. I really hope that this is going to be the last lockdown.Lisa
Fashion on a Ration Challenge 2022 - (66 - 53.5 = 12.5 coupons)
Frugal Living 2022
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The bears are soooooo cute! I've been making do by making an Easter twig (rather than a tree!) with crochet flowers and birds. I left the yarn on that I tied the flowers onto the twigs with, so they look like catkins from a distance! I'll see if I can put a photo up.2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/6611 -
Here's the Easter twig.
2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/6619 -
My Aged Ps this year didn't have a Christmas tree, for the first time ever, so they brought some branches in from the garden, bigger than your twig admittedly but still nowhere near normal tree-size, and had Xmas branches instead of an Xmas tree - they enjoyed it just as much, the neighbours admired it from a distance, and of course it was far cheaper (free!) and no problem getting rid of it later...MrsCD said:The bears are soooooo cute! I've been making do by making an Easter twig (rather than a tree!) with crochet flowers and birds. I left the yarn on that I tied the flowers onto the twigs with, so they look like catkins from a distance! I'll see if I can put a photo up.2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);14 -
Hi everyone, not been posting for a long time but I'm back (as long as I don't lose my password again!!
So today
Make do: leftover dinner eaten up from last night. Made 4 hankies from a thin pillowcase and even managed a bit of embroidery on each one.
Mend: not applicable today!!
Minimise: started shredding paperwork to out for recycling on Monday
The teddies and Easter twig are brilliant ideas, and look lovely!
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Love your Easter twig, might use that idea next year. Guess there's nothing stopping folk having a Halloween twig tree or a summer one if you fancy it. The possibilities are endless!
Really enjoy reading everyone's posts, it's very inspiring.
Couldn't find the chunky wool I had in mind for my youngest's fingerless gloves, so using double knitting instead. First glove finished tonight 😊Use it up, wear it out
Make do or do without!
If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours 😃
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Thank you for the lovely comments about my Easter twig. I confess it wasn't my original idea, I got the inspiration from Lucy's blog at attic24. The flowers are Lucy's pattern, apart from the dangly ties, and the birds are from bunnymummy's blog. I used the yarn from the leaf to sew the middle of the flower then tie onto the twig.
2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/6611 -
Saw your earlier post ... did you get some wellies? If not what size are you? We’ve recently cleared my mums house. Have a couple of decent pairs of boots & wellies going if they fitnannygladys said:Going to try harder and post more this year on here!
Make do: HM lunch and dinner, getting low on food etc as I haven't been shopping since 19/12!! but Im sure I can last a few more days. Its surprising how inventive you can get!!
Minimise: Not shopping in shops or online since19/12 Sorted some bits for CS when they open again.
Mend: no mending as such, but I have been sewing. This year I want to buy from CS shops for clothes and alter if necessary, or make them by knitting/sewing and knitting more socks- I love knitted socks, especially this weather. Im hoping just to buy underwear and a pair of wellies (as mine have just started to leak - thinking of putting my foot in a plastic bag then put my wellie on, until I get some, lol!!! needed for the lottie)
Take care
Nannyg- Grocery Challenge: April £263.60 / £250
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