August 5, 2013

This page includes a list of all the articles published on this date. Use the navigator to select a different date.

Pages

Overlooking Wrightsville Beach, North, Carolina.

Wrightsville Beach, NC - Frugal Travel Guide?This page contains Wrightsville Beach, NC - frugal travel guide. Travel can be expensive, but there are a number of thrifty ways to enjoy your trip once you arrive.

 

A handyman working on a wood floor.

Name Ideas for a Home Renovation Business?This page contains name ideas for a home renovation business. When planning your new business you want to choose an catchy, easy to remember name.

 

Rhododendron with pink flowers.

Starting a Rhododendron from a Cutting?This page is about starting a rhododendron from a cutting. These beautiful flowering shrubs are a great addition to your landscape.

 

A shovel in dirt with no vegetation.

Getting Rid of All VegetationThis page is about getting rid of all vegetation. It is important to find a safe method for killing what is growing where you don't want it.

 

Turnips

Recipes Using TurnipsThis page contains recipes using turnips. A nutritious root vegetable that can be used in a variety of ways.

 

Rhododendrons

Rhododendron PhotosThis is a page about rhododendron photos. Rhododendron shrubs are a beautiful addition to your garden. There are hundreds of species worldwide.

 

Rice Cooker

Rice Cooker RecipesThis page contains rice cooker recipes. This appliance may be used to slow cook a variety of foods besides rice.

 

Recipes

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Natural Banana CookiesThese protein cookies are nut-free, gluten free, egg-free, dairy-free and do not have any artificial sweeteners. They are really tasty to have at breakfast with coffee or tea.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Broccoli Cheese Soup (Crock Pot)This is broccoli and cheese, sauteed green peppers and onion, with butter, milk and cream of chicken soup. It is made in a Crock Pot and cooked for four hours. You do not add salt to this recipe.

 

Articles

A Cupcake Base as a Drinks Cover

Cupcake Liner as a Drinks CoverUse a cupcake paper case to cover your drinks in summer. Rip a small hole in the middle for the straw. No flies on me! :D

 

Columbine

ColumbineI love this flower. My dark pink columbine. Just beautiful. I am starting some more columbines from seed, and I can't wait to plant and see them!

 

Pink Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet)

Pink Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet)Mr Brugmansia says 'Good Morning'. I discovered this beauty at sunrise and wanted to share it with everyone.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Removing Ball Point from Varnished WoodI followed the advice about using nail varnish remover and it worked beautifully. However, using Pledge afterwards did not seem to restore the varnish as I would have hoped. I tried olive oil instead and that did the trick nicely.

 

Sailboats in Flight (Port Elgin, Ontario)

Sailboats in Flight (Port Elgin, Ontario)I took this picture one overcast day in Port Elgin, Ontario in July. The sailboats in the distance seem to be in flight in the sky. If you look closely, the water meets the sky with a perfectly blended colors.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Campground Shower MatI save cereal boxes and use them to stand on after showering to get dry and dressed. Shower stalls are usually full of dirt off people shoes so I open boxes up where they are glued and keep a stack of them in the camper.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Cheap Phone ServiceCell phones are many times reduced to anyone receiving any kind of assistance: Lower income families, SSI, food stamps, Medicaid. I believe this service is available in many states in the US.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Cutting in Butter or Shortening for BiscuitsIt took me about 50 years to discover the "secret" to nice flaky biscuits. When the recipe tells you to cut the butter into the flour, I have "my way" which makes the recipe almost a never fail.

 

Tortishell kitten.

Squeak Our Foster Kitty (Diluted Torti)We foster kittens from our local Humane Society. This is our Diluted Tori, Squeak.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Easy Awesome 14th Birthday PartyWant an original 14th girl birthday party? Last year for my 14th, me and my friends all dressed up like our favorite characters from the movie premiere we were going to see (The Hunger Games).

 

Questions

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Source for Crown Royal Bottle Caps?I would like to know where I can get about a hundred Crown Royal bottle caps to accent my new rec room ceiling.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Window Treatments in Dining Room?What do you suggest I install on my sliding glass door other than the old vertical blinds. The sliding glass door and surrounding glass is 144 inches wide (wider than average). We are constantly going in and out that door to the sun room. Sun/heat and privacy are not an issue.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Finding a Source for Free Craft and Art Supplies?I need help getting fabric and shoe boxes and any craft or art supplies. The reason I'm asking is I'm disabled, and making things makes me feel useful and happy. We are on a limited income. So I am asking for help.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Source for Crown Royal Bottle Caps?I would like to know where I can get about a hundred Crown Royal bottle caps to accent my new rec room ceiling.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Tyre Black from Cotton Pants?How do I remove tyre black from cotton long slacks?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Escape Artist Dog?We have a 6 year old yellow Lab that is used to being a farm dog, but recently we moved to town and we can't keep him in our yard. He is too big to be in the house so we have a wire kennel in the back yard, but he manages to get out of it either by ripping the door off or digging a huge hole.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Remedy for Itchy Waxy Ears?I get really waxy ears, the wax is wet not dry and there's so much of it, it sometimes over flows my inner ear. My ears also get quite itchy, not all the time just sometimes and sometimes my ears may feel like they've got a throbbing pain, rarely though.

 

What Kind of Snake is This?I saw this snake while walking the dogs the other day. I tried looking it up and couldn't figure it out. Can anyone tell me what kind of snake this is?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Help with Flies in the Summer?Please, has anyone any tips keeping flies out of the kitchen and living areas?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Feeding 2 Week Old Puppies?I am hand rearing 4 two week old Jack Russell puppies, one of them developed an upset stomach and was reluctant to feed so I changed her to lactose free milk and have wormed them all. This seems to have helped a lot.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Shrinking Boots?I have a pair of very expensive long leather boots. They are laced at the bottom and have a zipper. They are equestrian boots (just to let you know). The foot size fits snugly, but the calf size is just too big, about 5cm to big for my leg. Any help on how to shrink?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Value of Show Stoppers Dolls?How much are they worth? Both are in great shape, about 16 1/2 inches tall. Both have tags; one's name is Geri and the other Fern.

 

Moldy, worn gasket.

Saving on Electric Bill?My electric bill was over 220 dollars for one month in a small 2 bed/1 bath apt in Ohio. My apartment has old appliances, stove, refrigerator, hot water heater, and AC unit from 1999. Whenever I say anything to the landlord, she gets mad! The seal around the refrigerator and oven are old, moldy, and don't fit well enough to seal properly. Now my utility bill is so high, but I can't afford to move!

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

14th Birthday Party?My birthday is on August 15th and I already know a few things I'm going to do with 3-5 friends. We have a theater in the house so we can watch a movie. Movie ideas? We will also have a chocolate fountain with sweets to dip into it and maybe a water balloon fight.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas?How do I plan a sweet 16 birthday party for my daughter in the back yard?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Keeping Feral Rabbits Out of Pet Rabbit Enclosure?I have 2 male rabbits, they love to dig and have managed to get out on a few occasions by digging holes in the neighbour's yard. Since they have gotten out we (my neighbour mostly) has completely blocked them into their own yard and territory.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

14th Birthday Party Ideas?I am having a pool party. I'm a party type girl. Then after it I'm having a sleepover. I'm wanting to know if you have any ideas for me. I'm turning 14 and am very excited. Thank you.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Making a Mosquito Trap?Which type of yeast do I use in this?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Colour Advice for Curtains and Carpet?The predominant color in my house is shades of brown with all the furniture being wooden with a dark brown and golden upholstery. The wardrobe and the showcase in the wall also have a brown laminate. The walls are white and the floor has cream colored ceramic tiles.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Heat Discoloration on Stainless Steel Pan?How can I remove purple stains from stainless steel? It was too close to an open fire, and now I'm struggling to remove the purple stain as a result of this hot fire.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Growing Avocado Plants from Pit?I've tried and tried over and over again. What's the proper or correct way to grow a avocado plant?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Table Decoration Ideas for a College Graduation?I need ideas for decorating round tables for a college graduation.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Sears Ice Maker Only Dispenses Crushed Ice?I have a through the door ice maker with a switch for crushed ice or whole cubes. No matter which setting is selected the ice comes out crushed. What do I need to look for or do to fix?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

15th Birthday Ideas?I'm turning 15 September 10th and I need some ideas. I live in the country and I don't really hang out with girls so it would be a couple of girls and a couple of guys. I'm a tomboy, and I like to mud, drag race, all that stuff. I also play Xbox.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Ex-spouse Only Paid Part of Child Support?My ex husband received the order signed by the judge, but he only paid 25% of the order. What can I do to make him paid the rest?

 

Doll in pink dress with ringlets in hair.

Value of Porcelain Dolls?I have 35 or more porcelain dolls that have been sitting on a shelf for over 30 years and most of them have the box and have not been opened. How much do you think I could get for each? They all are collectables and I have a Princess Diana flower girl doll too.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Remedy for Itchy Skin on Outer Ear?The skin on my outer ear itches constantly, there is no rash and nothing in the ear canal. It is all on the skin. I have tried all kinds of anti-itch creams, nothing works. It drives me to the point of distraction.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Name Ideas for New Retail Interior Decoratives Shop?I would like ideas for a new interior decoratives shop name.

 

Light colored scarf.

Name Ideas for Scarf Business?I'm looking to start a small business selling scarves. I can't seem to find a name to call the business though. As time progresses I'm getting more and more orders and I don't want to just give them a scarf.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Soften Hard Cookies?I would like to buy an Oreo type cookie and make it soft so that I can bite it. I am unable to wear my bottom dentures to chew hard food.

 

Published by ThriftyFun.
Desktop Page | View Mobile
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Generated 2020-07-21 17:06:05 in 3 secs. ⛅️️
© 1997-2020 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
https://www.thriftyfun.com/tf/2013/08/05/index.html