Tune an Acoustic Guitar Without a Tuner
Guitar expert Franklin Taggart walks you through how to tune an acoustic guitar without a tuner. Be sure to check out the related videos for how to tune an electric or acoustic guitar with a tuner and more.
This is a guide about tuning a guitar. Learning to play the guitar is a great hobby for anyone at any age to pick up. It's is important to learn to tune the strings correctly so the guitar sounds right when you play.
Ideas for Playing Crossword for the Visually Impaired
I live in a retirement community and we have a lady who comes to play games with us! Several of our members cannot see well enough to do crossword and we were wondering if you could suggest a method for us to do that?
Fun Things to Do With a Teenager
My 15 1/2 yr. old grandson will be spending his days with me this summer. I would like some interesting and or fun things to do with him so that he doesn't spend too much time with video games and texting on his phone.
Save Money on Books, CDs, and DVDs
Unless you HAVE to have everything new and must see the latest and greatest, you can go to Amazon.com and purchase a used movie, CD, or book and enjoy it for much less than buying new or paying admission charges.
Activity Ideas for Friend with a Broken Hip
Does any one have any advice on what to do with a friend with a broken hip? Perhaps you know of some sit down activities that can be done at home.
Activities for an Assisted Living Home
I am the coordinator of social activities for an elderly care home. Any ideas for an easy, simple recipes, or food decorations for the residents to do?
Locating Christmas Activities for Assisted Living Residents
I am an administrator for a company called Flourish Homes; we support the disabled and elderly within our sheltered housing schemes. I have been given the task to find local activities or entertainment for them.
Ideas for Activities at a Rehabilitation Facility
I am a activity director for a rehabilitation facility, so they pretty much come here to get better and then go home. I have a hard time getting residents into activities. The only thing some residents enjoy doing is just bingo and exercise.
Where would be a good place to go with a group of 8 females ages 13 to 60? We are hoping for a nice relaxing, but exciting time.
What are some fun ideas and activities for teens to do in the summer? Please keep in mind: I am 15 years old, so there isn't much transportation or money available. My friends and I are trying to think of some different things that would be a load of fun.
What is the best way to enjoy a holiday at home? What are some interesting activities?
Take Advantage of Theater Preview and Community Nights
Start planning now for upcoming holiday events. Take advantage of local theatre's preview and community nights. You get the same performances at deeply discounted prices.
Treasure Your Freedom - Join A Historical Group
I quit my job a little over a year and a half ago. Since then I have begun doing things I was unable to do while working. I have joined both the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Tips on budgeting and saving money on all kinds of entertainment. Share your own favorite tips with the ThriftyFun community.
Activities for the Elderly and Disabled
My mother is legally blind and handicapped with a left arm she is unable to use and a right arm and hand that will work but on a limited basis. She has been active all of her life and now sits in a nursing home where she is bored and wants something to do so that she feels like she is accomplishing something. I have gotten her books on tape which have helped but I would appreciate any ideas you can suggest. Thank you.
Check Local Museums For Free Museum Day In September
Visit the link below to find out which museum nationwide near you is part of the Smithsonian 2008 Museum Day on Saturday September 27, 2008 and has free admission!
Entertainment Activities for Businesses
I'm responsible for spreading an entertaining culture in a multinational company to satisfy the employees. I need ideas of any kind; sports, social activities, anything. I thought of throwing a birthday party every month to celebrate the employees whose birthdays are in that month. Also I thought of starting a table tennis tournament. Please help me with more creative ideas. Thank you all for your time.
Write Articles for Press Invitations
If you want to get invited to local artistic events, consider writing a column on that sort of thing for your local newspaper. As a member of the press, you will get lots of free invites!
Here's a trick for computing a 15% tip in your head. Start by calculating 10% of the bill and then add half. For example, if the bill is $24 dollars, a 15% tip would be $2.40 (10%) plus $1.20 (half of 15%), for a total of $3.60.
Just had another thrifty night out! Went to a local restaurant with a coupon a friend had and then we went off to the university for a free concert. (We did pay for parking.)
Daycare Activities. A friend works at a daycare center and has kids ages 10 to 13 for two hours after their regular school. This place offers only babysitting, not crafts.
Discount Sites for Tickets. Just got 2 tickets to a rock concert (with a famous old timer) for $10 a piece from a discount site and ALSO found out about FREE museum admission this Weekend!
Listening to Audio Books While Working, Exercising and Cleaning
Listening to Audio Books While Working, Exercising, etc. I have a job that is kind of automatic so they let us use headphones to listen to music but instead I go to the library and get audiobooks. . .
Summer Adventure: Farmers Markets
A farmers market is a fun and different way to shop! Bring the whole family for a morning of fun.
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Tips on budgeting and saving money on all kinds of entertainment. Share your own favorite tips with the ThriftyFun community.
Summer Adventure: Farmers Markets
A farmers market is a fun and different way to shop! Bring the whole family for a morning of fun.
