December 25, 2006

Author Bio: Debra FrickDebra Frick is a mother of 5 and a grandmother to 8 grandsons and one granddaughter. She is a published author and poetress. Recycling and saving money are her passions. She also loves crocheting and cooking. She is also a pet rescue volunteer and has many pets of her own.

 

Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas from ThriftyFun.com!

 

Shopping After Holiday SalesShop the 'After Christmas' sales (or any other holiday), to buy inexpensive treats or other items that have been marked down for friends or people that you might have forgotten to pick up a gift for (or stock up for your next gift giving event)

 

Uses for Fleece Scraps?Uses for Fleece Scraps. I have little squares of fleece leftover from making blankets. Any suggestions for uses?

 

Bread Dough Recipe?Bread Dough Recipe. I need recipe for just a ball of dough so I can shape it into buns and bake them in the oven.

 

Slugs In The Kitchen?I have slugs in my kitchen. I don't just want to kill them - I want to be rid of them. How do I do this? They climb up into my silverware drawer, my cupboard where I keep my pots and pans and now they are bold enough to be on my back door.

 

Salsa Roja Recipe?Salsa Roja Recipe. Any ideas or recipes as to this mysterious thin non-chunky sauce? I've tried to re-create it but never had any success.

 

Is Homemade Flavored Olive Oil Safe?Homemade Flavored Olive Oil. I was given a bottle of homemade flavored (herbs and garlic) olive oil for Christmas. The friend who made it states it has not been refrigerated. Is this safe to consume?

 

Self-Tanning Cream Reviews?Self-Tanning Cream Reviews. I have been kind of pale lately. Has anyone ever tried those self-tanning creams? You put it on your face once a day, and a few days later you are "supposed" to have a natural looking tan. Would you give them a thumbs up, or thumbs down?

 

When can you give a baby water?When can you give a baby water?

 

Cooking a Turkey Breast in the Microwave?Cooking a Turkey Breast in the Microwave. How long should I bake a 3 lb. turkey breast in a microwave oven?

 

Cleaning Steel on a Yacht?Cleaning Steel on a Yacht. wondering how to clean stainless steel on a yacht?

 

Freezing Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches?Freezing Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches. Can you freeze ham salad and egg salad finger sandwiches?

 

Substitute for Molasses?Can you substitute brown syrup for molasses?