Just Like That, I am Back

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 If I said I was back, would you believe me? Blogging is complicated, and there are so many "get rich quick" blogging schemes that make it look like you are a lost cause if you are not currently earning money blogging. And why are you even blogging if you don't have multiple streams of income and entertainment. If you don't have a brand? I do have this website, but I do not have Instagram, Twitter, TikTok (you don't want to see me dance), or whatever is next.  Heck, I haven't even updated this since before the pandemic. So why am I here, writing about being back and then, probably ghosting for another two years? Life has been rough. It's been painful and overwhelming. I am so thankful for you my readers, or what is left of you. I am so thankful you are reading this post. I am so thankful that you are still committed to making the world a more exciting and more sustainable place.  Keep up-cycling my friends, and you never know, I might be back again with an
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Thrifty Mom Tip #1

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Amy Butler fabrics
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One thing you should know about me is I am a thrifty momma. I love saving my family money and finding creative ways to do so. That is part of the reason I got into upcycling old t-shirts to begin with.

Although I try to use old t-shirts for everything I can I do occasionally buy new fabric (I haven't figured out a way to upholster a chair with t-shirts yet...I will keep you posted on that one). So where do I shop, pretty much everywhere there is a sale.

Speaking of sales I just want to let you know Save 15% site wide on any purchase of $50 or more at Fabric.com, use code DOD409! Offer Expires 4/12">Fabric.com is having a 15% off sale for the next few days. They have some really yummy Amy Butler fabrics that I totally need to get my hands on. If you are interested in checking it out here is the link:

Save 15% site wide on any purchase of $50 or more at Fabric.com, use code DOD409! Offer Expires 4/12

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