Making Smaller Traditional Meals for the Holidays?
Great ideas folks. Thanks a bunch! I like the idea of asking folks what their favorites are and just doing those things.
Making Smaller Traditional Meals for the Holidays?
Excellent! Sharing out with friends and neighbors sounds like a good idea. I also like leftovers! Hope the freezer has enough room. :) These are good tips even without the complications of a pandemic! Thank you.
Making Smaller Traditional Meals for the Holidays?
Getting a small turkey is also a good idea. As is making smaller portions and only a few items. Thank you! We will definitely look for sale turkey!
Halloween Spider Hunt
What a great idea! Having the kids help make the spiders should be lots of fun too!
Ceramic Plate Flower Sculpture
This is great. I love these. Such a cute way to dress up the garden and maybe hold onto some cherished items.
Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bars
Quinoa is supposed to be an easy grow in the NW and is easy to pick up at the store. This looks good. Well try it. Thanks Attosa!!
Instant Pot Beef Stew
This looks delicious. How does using wheat flour instead of tapioca flour impact this recipe?
DIY Kayak Hanger
Excellent idea. We are looking into a canoe and need a way to hang it off the ground. Perhaps a variation of this would work.
Organizing Craft Supplies
Way to upcycle the recycling! I could see this also being a good kids craft to decorate the outside and store some art supplies.
Plugged Garbage Disposal?
Try searching ThriftyFun. :) http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf/Repair/Home/Garbage_Disposal/index.html
Recycling or Reusing Old Cell Phones?
Universities and community colleges often have electronic donation bins too. You can always call them up and ask them where their bins are and just drop them off.
Geocaching: A Thrifty Adventurous New Hobby
Thank you all. :) GypsySwan, Maybe we will see that Santa figurine someday!
Photo: Great Pink Bed Shark
Robynfederspiel, Id certainly love to see a photo of your crochet bag. Can you post a photo or two of it? Thank you.
Fluffy (Long Hair Domestic)
Billie.. totally looks like fluffy. Long haired black cats are: uh-dorable.
What Causes Bad Breath in Dogs?
Bonn777, Im so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this information with other members.
How Do I Make a Whiteboard?
Im not sure the cost, but white/frosted glass works very nicely as a white board and looks great if mounted properly. Cheaper than White boards themselves and Im pretty sure a glass shop will cut it to size.
Removing Soap Scum from Dishwasher?
We were having this problem too. I switched to the hot water option on the washer and now our dishes look great! No added chemicals on my dishes, just hot water. Yay.
In Loving Memory of Hershey (Doodle)
Hershey was a sweet little puppy dog. Im so sorry. He will be missed. xo
In Loving Memory of Hershey (Doodle)
But Im really glad I got to know him just a little. You were all lucky to have each other.
Threading a Sewing Machine Needle?
I have a chunk of beeswax that I run most of my threads through before I try to thread any needle. Though, to be honest I have used an old piece of candle wax before too. I usually do this for hand sewing, but have done it on the machine as well.
Helping a Child Eat More Healthy Food?
My son is not only picky, but also on a very specific diet. So, getting him to eat a variety of foods an be challenging. His physical therapist suggested trying to introduce a new vegetable onto his plate for a couple of weeks consistently. She suggested sometimes...
Plantable Wedding Invitations
What a wonderful thrifty idea. Yes. Please share the steps you took to make the finished product. Congratulations on your marriage. All the best.
Storing an Ironing Board in a Small Apartment?
I picked up a mini iron from Ikea a long time ago. It has a hanger attached so it hangs in the closet when not in use and sits on a table top when in use. It was $5 and has served me pretty well. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50119054
Make Your Own Percussion Instruments
Id love to see photos! Homemade instruments are tons of fun, sometimes they look interesting too. Please share when you can.
How Gardeners Can Help Monarch Butterflies
Hatelitter, that is a beautiful photo. I really love it. Your son did a great job! Marz
My Frugal Life: Car Free
On the contrary, paulajeromeg, if you have farther than a mile or so to ride, change your clothes when you get to work. Ive done this for years in a number of different positions from customer service to working in an accounting office. Here are just a few...
Gluten Free Recipes?
My son is on a gluten free diet. Pamelas makes some good stuff, and Bobs Red Mill has some GF flour. Amys makes a GF pizza thats not bad. Recently I picked up a package of GF Brownie mix at Trader Joes and added some extra yummy ingredients. De Boles makes...
Show Up REALLY Early at Garage Sales
HAHAHHAHA. You had me going until almost the end...April fools indeed.
Diet Ideas for an Autistic Child?
My son has been on a Gluten Free Casein Free diet (GFCF=wheat free/dairy free and then some) for over 4 years now with pretty fantastic success. This website has some good information on dietary restrictions and autism http://gfcf-diet.talkaboutcuringautism...
Do Asiatic Lilies Develop Seeds?
Most Hybrid lilies are sterile, but if the lilies you have can produce seeds, a pod will form where the flower was. Wait until this has dried out before harvesting. Upon splitting the pod open you will find hundreds of seeds.
Autistic Son is a Picky Eater?
I am the mother of a 6 year old on the autism spectrum disorder. He was diagnosed at 24 month. For the longest time our boy would only eat a very limited amount of things. I think the OT has some fantastic suggestions. I can tell you what has worked so far...
Recommendations for Platform Beds?
babbles5, Wed love to see photos of the furniture youve crafted. :) Marz
