Cheap Videos

Got this stack of videos this past week. I'm sure you've noticed, but all the video stores seem to be going out of business. My sister got a lot of animated videos if you're looking for those. I purchased these for $2.00 or $3.00 each at the Hollywood Video down the street. It seems to me they clear out videos cheaper than the Blockbuster stores do. It's sad to see the employee's losing their jobs; I guess it's a business model time has passed. A good opportunity to get cheap videos though.

Sewing

A great way to save money is by using the somewhat lost art of sewing. I'm not great at sewing, but can sew a straight line. It can really save money, especially in decorating your house. Many of the things you need in your house (curtains, pillows, duvets) require very little more than knowing how your sewing machine works and how to sew a straight line. Also, if you want more designer-looking items, such as the super long curtains that go from ceiling to floor, you will either pay through the nose, or have to sew them yourself. (By-the-way, Ikea also has some good options for the long curtains.)

Here's an example of a quick project I did recently. This is a high-quality man's shirt I got for free. I took in the back to make it have a waist and shortened and tucked in the sleeves; a nice cover-up for summer. I highly recommend learning to sew (at least a little).