This is Kitty Boy our 8 year old black and white tuxedo cat He came to us as a stray on a cold winter day, probably dropped off. I think he was left by an angel as he is our sweet kitty companion. He has never left our side since that day.
A good way to recycle old belts is to turn them into dog collars. Measure your dog's neck, then add 3-4 inches to the measurement. Cut the belt to the appropriate length, rounding the end. Make new holes using an awl and a hammer.
Invest in the Proper Snow Removal Equipment
Grandma J here in MN. Got our share of the white stuff (snow) this winter, more coming. Considering we should prepare in October, it takes the first snow storm for us to do this.
I am looking for a recipe for a titanic cake.
Life Lessons Graduation Gift Idea
Updated: Our 17 year old daughter, Kara, is graduating from high school in a few months. I wanted to present her with a gift that will have meaning long after she moves into the dorm.
Contest Winners - Week of May 04, 2009
Tip and Photo Contest Winners for the Week Of May 04, 2009 . Post your favorite tip or photo to ThriftyFun and you can be eligible for a future contest.
I made this beautiful bathroom mirror with shells I collected from a beach in Florida and a mirror that I picked up in a dollar store. I used a glue gun to attach the shells. It was so easy and came out so pretty.
Take Pictures on the First and Last Day of School
On the first day of school, make sure you take a photo of your child before they leave the house. On the last day of school, take a photo also so you can see how much they have progressed physically as well as educationally!
Contest Winners - Week of April 27, 2009
Tip and Photo Contest Winners for the Week Of April 27, 2009. Post your favorite tip or photo to ThriftyFun and you can be eligible for a future contest.
This is hands down the best recipe I've tried in months! In small saucepan over medium heat, stir butter with honey and sugar until butter melts.
Ralphie is a 1 1/2 year old English Pointer (friend quality). We got him in October of '07 when my husband's dog passed away. They'd been pretty close even though "Puppy" lived outside. They hung out together a lot.
Ideas for Used Birthday Candles
These tiny candles work wonders for sticky locks and zippers. For sticky locks, simply rub the candle on the key then insert in the lock several times. For sticky zippers, open the zipper then rub the birthday candle on both sides of the zipper.
Contest Winners - Week of April 20, 2009
Tip and Photo Contest Winners for the Week Of April 20, 2009. Post your favorite tip or photo to ThriftyFun and you can be eligible for a future contest.
Start a vegetable garden journal now so you can begin planning for next year. Use a notebook of any sort and notate things you think would be helpful in future planning.
I was going to get rid of the nursery monitor I had used for my grandchildren, but just hadn't gotten around to doing so. My mother-in-law had surgery and had to stay with us for a while when she got out of the hospital.
Garden: Photos from Elaine's Garden
My pictures are of a butterfly attracted to my cone flowers, a robin nest in my dogwood tree, my friends grapevine and the tree pots I utilized to decorate the large maple tree in my backyard.
Simon is a 3 year old Ragdoll mix. This is our cat Simon that we saved from being put to sleep at the animal shelter. He was only a tiny little fluff ball then and he grew up into a big fluffy boy.
This is an easy, yet delicious meatloaf, and you can make it without turning on the oven. Put it in the crock pot in the morning, run errands all day and your main course is ready when you get home. The topping makes this meatloaf a real treat.
Contest Winners - Week of April 13, 2009
Tip and Photo Contest Winners for the Week Of April 13, 2009. Post your favorite tip or photo to ThriftyFun and you can be eligible for a future contest.
Contest Winners - Week of April 6, 2009
Tip and Photo Contest Winners for the Week Of April 6, 2009. Post your favorite tip or photo to ThriftyFun and you can be eligible for a future contest.
Contest Winners - Week of March 30, 2009
Tip and Photo Contest Winners for the Week Of March 30, 2009. Post your favorite tip or photo to ThriftyFun and you can be eligible for a future contest.
Decorating: Ceiling Fan Facelift
Giving Your Ceiling Fan a "Facelift" with Paint. My family is currently working on a house to get it ready for sale. We have gone room to room cleaning and doing updates as we go. We had a ceiling fan in one room that was totally out of place.
Create your own ribbon holder for less than $2 using leftover materials: Use an old wire basket (it is OK If some of the slats are broken and several 12 inch long dowel rods (or pant hanger cardboard or hanger wires, cut to length-anything you may have on hand)
This is how two people made five meals out of one roast this week, and didn't get tired of it even once. This is one of those meals that keeps on giving and changing into something new.
Use a leaf of the lettuce as a taco shell. Fill with your favorite combination of taco goodies. Pick up and eat!
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Invest in the Proper Snow Removal Equipment
Grandma J here in MN. Got our share of the white stuff (snow) this winter, more coming. Considering we should prepare in October, it takes the first snow storm for us to do this.
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="right">Ralphie is a 1 1/2 year old English Pointer (friend quality). We got him in October of '07 when my husband's dog passed away. They'd been pretty close even though "Puppy" lived outside. They hung out together a lot.
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="right">Simon is a 3 year old Ragdoll mix. This is our cat Simon that we saved from being put to sleep at the animal shelter. He was only a tiny little fluff ball then and he grew up into a big fluffy boy.
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="left">Use a leaf of the lettuce as a taco shell. Fill with your favorite combination of taco goodies. Pick up and eat!
