This Week in Frugal: Sewing Projects, Cool to be Thrifty and the Credit Card Act

SouleMama, a crafty blogger and author has a new book that released last week. Handmade Home is a collection of 30 sewing projects that’s all about using thrift fabrics and everyday materials. She also has a beautiful blog, where she’s currently savoring what’s left of summer.

Here’s what’s happening on some other of our favorite frugal blogs:

• Shoestring Mag: It's finally cool again to be thrifty.
• Bargain Babe: The Credit Card Act just took effect. How will it affect you?
• Fiscal Fizzle: Say goodbye to your landline. Its days are numbered.
• Dollar Store Crafts: Make scrap paper dolls to keep your little ones entertained.
• Frugal Dad: Keep your clunker! And save cash.
• Makes and Takes: Be a restaurant copycat – eat your favorites for less.
• Taste of Home: Use your abundance of garden tomatoes for this low-fat relish.
• Fiscal Fizzle: You can improve your finances in just 15 minutes.
• Joy’s Hope: A hilarious look at the dark side of Freecycle