October 13, 2010

Marshmallow WitchesGreat for a snack on Halloween day! Older kids love to do these for the younger ones!

 

Chocolate Raspberry CheesecakePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. With mixer beat cream cheese until fluffy; gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth. Add egg, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix well.

 

Zucchini Tomato and Parmesan BakeI was looking through an old recipe binder of mine and came across this recipe. It made my mouth started watering when remembering how tasty and easy it is! It's time to share!

 

Spiced Up Grilled Cheese with BaconThis along with a bowl of tomato soup is one of my husband's favorite meals! It's fast, easy, and a great twist on a classic grilled cheese!

 

Chicken Tortilla SoupIt's quick to prepare, inexpensive to buy, and it tastes great!

 

Prize Winning MeatloafCombine all ingredients; mix well. Press firmly into ungreased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated moderate oven at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour.

 

Chinese Vegetable SaladFor salad, drain the beans, corn, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, pimentos, and mushrooms. Then combine all ingredients.

 

Displaying Crafts at MarketI have been creating original jewelry designs for many many years and selling at local farmer's and craft markets. A great tip for all you crafters out there that sell at local small markets. Display your creations with originality!

 

Make Hammock from Plastic Soda RingsAt our favorite camping spot, we've constructed a makeshift hammock out of plastic six-pack soda rings! It takes a little while to collect enough of these, but once you do, you can simply tie them together with thin fishing line.

 

Halloween Costume: ClownI used a plastic trash bag and painted it with red and white. I doubled the trash bag and glued on. I got big tennis shoes and painted them red, got a yellow shirt. For the suspenders, I used plastic white tall kitchen bags and velcroed them to the pants.

 

Vinegar and Water to Remove Odors From ClothingUse a solution of 50/50 water and white distilled vinegar to spray a mist on synthetic fibers that smell "odd" even after they have been laundered. Repeat if necessary. It may take two or three mists to get the desired effect. Allow the garment to dry after each spray mist

 

My Frugal Life: ReminiscingHave you ever reminisced for say 40 years about doing a childhood activity? Did you go out and purchase the means of doing it? Did you do it and find it really was a childhood thing? Thank God it wasn't just me. Whew! Well, do you want to know about it?

 

Scenery: Rustic Barn (Morristown, TN)Captured this photo of a old barn in Morristown, TN while riding in the car.

 

Free FundraisersAs schools suffer through budget cuts, fundraisers become even more important. Yet everyone is cutting back, and purchasing wrapping paper, candy, or raffle tickets isn't in the budget.

 

ThriftyFun Crafts - Seasonal Fall DecorationsOnline version of the ThriftyFun Crafts.

 

Make Knife Holder from Old SpoolsRe-use empty thread spools. Fasten a row of them jammed shoulder to shoulder inside a kitchen cabinet door and you've got yourself an instant knife holder.

 

Food Tips for a Disabled PersonMy suggestion will help any disabled person or senior citizen living alone. I use a motorized wheel chair. I have a home aide 3 times a week, 2 hours each time. One day is designated usually to cooking. We make up partial meals for the week.

 

Personalize Your Bed FrameI have a gray bed. It's nice, but it doesn't go with all my purple and green stuff, and I can't change that. I decided to "pretty it up" some with little things that make it nicer and match more. I put up jewelry, heart shaped sachets, and more.

 

Puzzle TableI needed a puzzle table that had wheels on it. I found one for $2.50 but it was longer than it was wide.

 

Home Safety TipsWith the sad economy and people losing their homes, jobs, cars, etc., we need to rethink our own home safety. Here are some tips for home safety that I have researched and compiled and feel this will be helpful to most.

 

Planting GarlicWhen planting garlic, I use the Farmer's Almanac guide. Plant garlic between a full moon and a new moon. For this year it will be after October 23.

 

Bath Tub Toy HolderTurkey season is approaching! This year, save that net that comes encasing your holiday bird, wash and sterilize it; then run an old piece of twine or rope through it a few inches down from the open top to make a bath toy net to dry your kid's things in.

 

Pekin DucksThis photo is a shot of my Pekin Ducks as they swim in the pond full of reflections of the fall colored leaves. They are so pretty gliding across the pond and coming to my side of the pond to get something to eat. Soon they won't be able to go on a frozen pond.

 

Plastic Melted on a Smooth Cooktop RangeA plastic bag was melted onto my glass stove top. I had been told to scrape it off with a razor, heat it back up, and even to try ice. I remembered that I had bought a bottle of Goo Gone, so I tried this let it sit on the plastic for about 10 to 15 minutes.

 

Scenery: Snow (South Carolina)These pictures are of my house when South Carolina got snow. I got up early that morning to take these because I knew that as soon as my three boys (ages 9, 11, and 13) woke up, it wouldn't be like that much longer.

 

Microwave Cloves Before PeelingIf you have multiple cloves of garlic to peel, zap them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds. Let them cool for a minute or two, since they get pretty hot. The skins will easily slip off.

 

Make Coffee with Enough Flavor for TwoWhen having your morning coffee, I will flavor the first cup with vanilla, cinnamon, creamer and 2 packs Splenda. When it gets down to about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the cup, I refill it with fresh coffee and cream.

 

ID Metal ToolsMark your iron tools for easy identification by covering a spot on each one with beeswax or hard tallow. Then scratch your name or initials through the coating with a nail or ice pick, pour nitric acid into the groove and let it stand for a short time.

 

Harvest Table DecorationThis darling natural centerpiece is quick and easy to make for your lovely celebrations. It would be fabulous also for a group activity that is thrifty but lovely.

 

Hide Important Numbers in Cell Phone ContactsWith so many numbers to remember, here's a great way to keep it simple. If you have a number that is difficult to remember: a pin number, lock combination or ID number, hide it on your phone! Make an entry in your cell phone's contact list for a made-up name.

 

Updating on Old Rock Fireplace?Has anyone ever updated an old flat stone fireplace surround? I don't want to remove the rock (too messy and I don't want to wreck the wooden floor). I'm thinking of using concrete (?) to fill in the unevenness and cover the entire surface.

 

Discontinued Target Pink Glass Soap Pump?I purchased from Target a pink clear glass soap pump that is now discontinued. My husband broke it and now I can't find it. The piece looks a lot like depression glass pink, any idea where I can look? I think it might have been called Shabby Chic.

 

Creating a Frosted Finish on Outside of 2 Liter Plastic Bottle?How can you give the outside of a plastic 2-liter soda pop bottle a frosted look?

 

Keeping Cats Out of Potted Plants?Does anyone know how to keep cats away from potted plants?

 

Pattern for Crocheted Stuffed Santa's Head?I am looking for a crochet pattern of a stuffed Santa's head.

 

Removing Odors from Dishwasher?I have an odor that smells like wet dog coming from the dishwasher.

 

Carpet Rose Not Blooming?I have a carpet rose that is beautiful, except for one thing, it will not bloom. The plant is 3 plus years old and in a near perfect spot. Several roses nearby bloom all summer. I tried root pruning, which did not help.Thank you.

 

Recycled Pet Food Bag Tote?Are the pet food totes machine washable? Thanks.

 

Brown Paper Bag Flooring?We are getting ready to paint our interior concrete floor in our family room. We want to use the kraft paper and just want some help as to the easiest way to start this project? We would like it to look like quarried stone, like marble....

 

Chinchillas As Pets?I am interested in information on chinchilla care and how to maintain them? Are they good pets? Messy/clean?

 

Making Beaded Flowers?I saw a beaded flower on a page here at Thriftyfun and I would like step by step instructions on how to make it. Thank you and have a nice day.

 

Dinosaur Centerpiece Ideas for First Birthday Party?We will be celebrating my son's 1st birthday and it will be a dinosaur theme. I bought some 6 inch rubber dinosaurs to use for centerpieces, but don't know what to do. Any ideas on centerpieces I could make with dinosaurs. The party is in one week. Thanks.

 

Keeping Fast Food Warm or Reheating It Without It Drying Out?If I bring home fast food like a hamburger and fries at 3:00 and my hubby doesn't get home till 6:00, is there an easy way to keep it warm without drying it out? Or any microwave suggestions that works?

 

Removing Wrinkles from Permanent Press Clothes?I think I ruined some fairly new permanent press slacks in a too hot drier. Is there a way to get out the mass of wrinkles?

 

Removing Skunk Smell from Couch?My dog was sprayed by a skunk and rubbed all over the couch before I got her. Now I can't get that smell out. Can anyone help me?

 

Locating an Active Coupon Trading Website?Anyone know of a really good/active coupon trading website? I like the one here, but it's not very active. Thank you!

 

Toast Ideas for a First Holy Communion?I have be asked to raise a toast for my godchild's First Holy Communion and I'm completely tongue tied.

 

Work From Home: Lifebushido Reviews?Have you ever heard about a company called Lifebushido? Is it a scam? I've tried researching them and I'm already suspicious. My research is getting mixed results. Help!

 

Children's Sweatshirt With Zip Up Mask?I am looking for a boy's hoodie robot zip up sweatshirt. The hood zips up to make a mask. They are sold for small boys. Does anyone know the brand name? My grandson has wanted this for a year.

 

Adult Halloween Costume Ideas?I am looking for Halloween costume idea for a guy in his early 30s?

 

Buying or Making a Loft Bed?We are considering getting our daughter a loft bed for Christmas, but I'm curious if it might be cheaper to just buy the materials and build one? If anyone knows which might be cheaper it would be greatly appreciated!

 

Planning a Harvest Festival For a Church?I need ideas for a church harvest festival, but it has to be really inexpensive, we have practically no money.