tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post1805051769825204345..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Making do: save money with less effortUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-47288114909981913102009-02-18T10:03:00.000-06:002009-02-18T10:03:00.000-06:00When my oldest daughter was a baby I got her 1st b...When my oldest daughter was a baby I got her 1st boutique bow for 14 dollars, hahahahahaha! What's the 1st thing she does? Take it out and gone forever at the zoo. That was the day I said NO more! I got all the supplies, read up on how to make them, get ribbon on sale when I buy and have been making them ever since. Now I have 3 daughters and have not bought a bow in 8 years and would say I have over 100 of them now and make them for friends and family.tgillockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318100794507711692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-42055739483929688432009-01-20T18:33:00.000-06:002009-01-20T18:33:00.000-06:00I LOVE to hear things like this!!!! It shows REAL...I LOVE to hear things like this!!!! It shows REAL conservation, ingenuity, and creativity!! Our Great Grandmothers would be pleased!!!<BR/>HeatherMore than Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391332999979380361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-5025675461396643032009-01-18T06:43:00.000-06:002009-01-18T06:43:00.000-06:00It is SO satisfying when you give something a whol...It is SO satisfying when you give something a whole new life. It was those little things that I remember from when my children were young. <BR/>Once when I was so broke I got out all their tube socks and repaired them a la Tightwads Gazette.<BR/>Domestic Bliss !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-45145155404357358882009-01-17T19:48:00.000-06:002009-01-17T19:48:00.000-06:00It looks fantastic. And I'm all about the lazy way...It looks fantastic. And I'm all about the lazy way out! :)<BR/><BR/>I make most of T$'s bows...here's a frugal way to keep the ends from fraying. Instead of buying FrayCheck, I just use a lighter to singe the edge of the ribbon.It's a Mom Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642873910749206412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-57051786607999035962009-01-16T22:15:00.000-06:002009-01-16T22:15:00.000-06:00I love the bow! Can't wait to see it in person:)H...I love the bow! Can't wait to see it in person:)<BR/><BR/>HeidiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-52646408482112449402009-01-16T18:48:00.000-06:002009-01-16T18:48:00.000-06:00Using old fashion domestic skills rock. Way to he...Using old fashion domestic skills rock. Way to help bring it back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-50231336110775343842009-01-16T16:26:00.000-06:002009-01-16T16:26:00.000-06:00Great idea on th bow! I used to use tricks like t...Great idea on th bow! I used to use tricks like that all the time when my daughter was little. I love bows, but I love to just tie a ribbon in their hair, too.<BR/><BR/>Poor little guy is still not sleeping well? He must be so miserable. I always thought that I may be losing sleep, but my little ones are losing sleep AND hurting! That is a rough combo. At least I wasn't suffering, and they can't even tell you! I always felt so helpless!<BR/><BR/>I look forward to pics of the wedding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-81498372086214346202009-01-16T15:31:00.000-06:002009-01-16T15:31:00.000-06:00You are so clever! I'm not sure I would've thought...You are so clever! I'm not sure I would've thought to do that!Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551938518170492479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-90246707109304409302009-01-16T15:19:00.000-06:002009-01-16T15:19:00.000-06:00I can't wait to see the dress. Elsie looks like s...I can't wait to see the dress. Elsie looks like such an angel anyway - I'm sure she'll be gorgeous all dolled up in white.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-40854372883941289032009-01-16T14:42:00.000-06:002009-01-16T14:42:00.000-06:00Great job on the "recycling", Meredith!And thanks ...Great job on the "recycling", Meredith!<BR/><BR/>And thanks so much for recently visiting my blog and commenting. I really appreciate your encouraging words :)<BR/><BR/>Hope you get some sleep tonight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-22665470438982491282009-01-16T14:28:00.000-06:002009-01-16T14:28:00.000-06:00Great idea and great blog!Great idea and great blog!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470564337562063124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-58682611465248301532009-01-16T12:38:00.000-06:002009-01-16T12:38:00.000-06:00What a fantastic idea! I have loved reading your ...What a fantastic idea! I have loved reading your blog posts about veggies/fruits/etc to have on hand. That sure does cut down on the "i-wantsy" in the produce department. I love reading your blog! Such great ideas!Hyperactive Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759058185836810901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-54018147912570034912009-01-16T11:09:00.000-06:002009-01-16T11:09:00.000-06:00Ah, Hairbows. I love little girls hair bows. I'v...Ah, Hairbows. I love little girls hair bows. I've never tried starching them before. That's a good idea. When mine get dirty I just use baby shampoo on them and clip them to a hand towel to dry.<BR/>I found grab bags full of Scuncie hair bows and bands at Walgreens and some had the cutest hair bows. I forced myself to walk away though. If you keep your stuff nice then there's no need to replenish or replace.Jenny's Vegcafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822613057446516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-74308603662292453552009-01-16T10:55:00.000-06:002009-01-16T10:55:00.000-06:00Well, there ya go! You are always an inspiration, ...Well, there ya go! You are always an inspiration, my dear!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07011962056021112099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-33184955460912876832009-01-16T10:29:00.000-06:002009-01-16T10:29:00.000-06:00I did the bow thing a lot for awhile and agree sta...I did the bow thing a lot for awhile and agree starch and tissue paper is such a great way to revive them. Also if you have fraying on the edges, going back and forth with a butane lighter will help reseal them and make them look like new again.<BR/><BR/>Great job!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-15612019199600628482009-01-16T09:56:00.000-06:002009-01-16T09:56:00.000-06:00What a wonderful idea! Sometimes the simpliest ide...What a wonderful idea! Sometimes the simpliest idea is the best of them all!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183421175434834004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-4911342293304205512009-01-16T09:48:00.000-06:002009-01-16T09:48:00.000-06:00laziness is often at the root of my frugal choices...laziness is often at the root of my frugal choices LOLMichelle Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423308673171062647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-55602746351216537102009-01-16T08:34:00.000-06:002009-01-16T08:34:00.000-06:00The flower girl dress is especially pretty--and at...The flower girl dress is especially pretty--and at an especially good price! I will share the photos and the story after the wedding.<BR/><BR/>It is hard to find a white dress in winter, unless you go with a super-puffy flower girl dress from the bridal shop. Those are too big in scale for Elise.<BR/><BR/>She's only 50% likely to make it down the aisle, so I was reluctant to buy one from Strasburg. It does have better quality than the bridal shops on white dresses--and during sales, at competitive prices.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to show you how pretty she looks!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-12914180005439651942009-01-16T08:17:00.000-06:002009-01-16T08:17:00.000-06:00Another great solution! I miss those hair bow day...Another great solution! I miss those hair bow days!NorahShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11681348009039555764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-29375642113466198732009-01-16T08:09:00.000-06:002009-01-16T08:09:00.000-06:00well, i was going to suggest untying the bow, stea...well, i was going to suggest untying the bow, steampressing and spray starching, then re-tie (which I do with package ribbons) but your solution was way quicker and just as pretty!<BR/><BR/>deb mAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-13472482380501911992009-01-16T07:52:00.000-06:002009-01-16T07:52:00.000-06:00Great job Meredith! Ribbon is easy to revive - and...Great job Meredith! Ribbon is easy to revive - and now you know! I use steam from the tea kettle to fluff crushed bows - a trick I learned working at a florist's shop. Most woven ribbon washes well in cool water, and if the ends get raggy and need to be re-cut there is this amazing product on the notions wall called 'fray check' and is has 100 uses including rescuing ribbon ends that would otherwise fray - failing that, clear nail polish works to tidy up ends of ribbon too!Heather Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563913535839786305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-74629669729683441972009-01-16T07:03:00.000-06:002009-01-16T07:03:00.000-06:00How about the flower girl dress? Did you purchase ...How about the flower girl dress? Did you purchase it at Strasburg's? I was in the one in my area yesterday and they do have to-die-for dresses and they have a sale now. Congrats on the recycled bow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-49328818245241806292009-01-16T06:13:00.000-06:002009-01-16T06:13:00.000-06:00Make do! Yes, indeed. I do this kind of stuff all ...Make do! Yes, indeed. I do this kind of stuff all the time.Christian - Modobject@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687272618188063178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-45991257820212496682009-01-16T01:32:00.000-06:002009-01-16T01:32:00.000-06:00YOU GO GIRL! You know how to work IT - (Magic - ...YOU GO GIRL! You know how to work IT - (Magic - every time girlfriend!) <BR/><BR/>That's a $16 bow - Dillard's is written alllll over that pretty bridal shop duplicate of a bow!<BR/><BR/>So, I'm high-fivin' you right now!<BR/><BR/>you always leave me speechless - I heard a pin drop this time!<BR/>LatriceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-39660024092957198742009-01-16T00:46:00.000-06:002009-01-16T00:46:00.000-06:00Neat! I would never have thought to do that. I us...Neat! I would never have thought to do that.<BR/><BR/> I usually just toss wrinkled ond bows...or I did until my nine year poo-poo them for more sporty accessories. Sniffle. <BR/><BR/>They grow up so fast. Enjoy those bows while you can.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583814670832501297noreply@blogger.com