Ripening Green Tomatoes Inside
I have heard of that! Thats do cool that it is working! I also heard you can get a head start on next years tomatoes by letting this years continue to grow in sand in the basement. I have never done it so I dont know & also never knew anyone who has done it...
Retro Decor Ideas?
Google : 40s style furnishings decor, then hit the images button near the top - there are other eras mixed in that query that I saw but there are some images so you can get the idea, or go back to the original search before you hit the images button. I hope...
Bamboo Rod For Mug Storage
Jess : Bamboo is super strong.It is used for many things-including bridges. http://www.bamboo-inspiration.com/bamboo-construction.html The rod holding 4 espresso mugs included.
Bamboo Rod For Mug Storage
jehosophat jones : thanks for the input. I also use the same for one set of curtains in a bedroom I am unable to do anything much with right now due to costs & so on! The pic I am including is the way I got a curtain up in a rush (& in a pinch), but instead...
Hiding Electrical Cord Clutter?
Sometimes a twistie tie works well - to at least get them into a neater looking mess. Or the plastic snap apart kind that comes with older type trash bags. I have seen where people have used rubber bands too. Whatever it takes to get them as much off the floor...
Remedy for a Stinky Dog
Have you ever heard of a tomato juice bath? we hear of people here in Missouri & their pets who get skunked (sprayed by a skunk) & they have always said bathe afterward in tomato juice. I have never had to do this.So, I do not know. (relating rumor)
Preserve Leaves With Hair Spray
I wish you had a photo to add! This could be thriftified even more with an empty metal can or cardboard carton or even a pop bottle decorated with paper, paint, yarn, foam, cork or even more leaves wrapped around & fastened or stuck. Photo shows a pop bottle...
Keeping Salt from Clumping in the Shaker
Dried beans will also work well. We used 3. It doesnt matter what kind of bean. But if you are in a very damp place you might want to place small pieces of saran wrap under the lid to keep it dry in between uses.Cut a piece a little larger than the top of the...
Keeping Salt from Clumping in the Shaker
I thought of another thing as I was going back to todays tips. Storing powdery spices in shaker jars above the stove cabinets is not the ideal place to store such. Steam is hard on them. Especially the powdered or granulated bouillon.
Update Mailbox With Shelf Paper
I might add that it has been pretty rainy this past week & this seems to be holding up just fine! I was worried the off-brand would come unstuck & blow down the road in the first good wind! The wide mailing tape as reinforcement just in case. When I can, I...
Magnetized Pen For Fridge Notes
I have done this several times ! I normally keep 2 sizes of rolled magnet strip on hand for this-n-that wide is about an inch wide & 1/2. Every once in a while an unexpected use for it arises! I cut a piece of 1/2 about 1 long & then cut it lengthwise into...
Jewelry Organizing?
A Chinese restaurant near me has bracelets displayed for sale near the cash register. They have them slid over a rod that is hung on the wall.To get one off they lift an end then put it back down when finished. My alt to that idea is 2 medium size cup hooks...
Jewelry Organizing?
buddyzmama :: I like the window screen idea - it could be secured into a picture frame & (also) propped up on the dresser or atop a chest, OR use an actual screen window -- for shabby chic the old wood framed ones artygirl :: I like that idea too! I have a...
Almost Free Spa in a Bag Gift
Hello freya1970 Im almost certain that idea would work in a lot of places but if it causes someone to be known as a skin flint or cheap skate or penny pincher & the friend not want to have anything to do with you any longer, then is it still worth it? I mean...
90th Birthday Party Ideas?
Wow. Sounds like she has more than earned her memories worth! That is cool! How about some of the party time being spent on her telling stories of her youth or a slide show of favorite old photos! On the American Memory website they have a lot of old time songs...
Punkin (Mixed Breed Cat)
Memorandum: All my kittens & the momma cat are gone. I have to accept that that is the way it happens sometimes out in the country. The mom was found road killed (others in this area also lost pets to some maniac driver) & I found one of the kittens one morning...
Punkin (Mixed Breed Cat)
MotherOfTwelveCats We like them out here. Aside from them getting eaten or ran over.I live near all sorts of farm land & have started to notice a lot of rodents that I dislike a lot more.They want in this time of year to start a whole new other problem in the...
Buy Wallpaper at Garage Sales
I really love to do that! I havent been to any rummage sales for awhile (trying to curb the spending & have less stuff) Also,I like to buy it at a thrift shop at times!
Frozen Passion
Frozen Passion: Pour one can Borden Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated milk) & one 28 ounce bottle sody (or two 12 oz. cans of soda) into bowl & mix. Pour in ice cube trays or loaf pan. Freeze in the freezing compartment of refrigerator until...
Frugal Storage Ideas?
Up up up is the key! Anything that stacks is wonderful if you ask me. Make a spare work table by placing a piece of plywood cut as you want it & place over a big outdoors garbage can. Id want a metal one (it can be painted to match) but plastic would work too...
Having a Murder Mystery Party?
Wow, sounds like the event of the season! I wish I were there! I have no ideas for you, just wanted to say bravo!
How Much Food Do You Toss?
I dont like getting on a guilt trip about food waste but it seems to be the only vacation I have been on in awhile! heres what I do with some of mine : http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf584729.tip.html but there are things I cant comfortably add to this soup,such...
Fall Craft Ideas?
I enjoy going out into the yard with a roll of clear tape (narrow or wide) and gathering leaves that will fit the width of the tape & placing them onto the tape along whatever length I want it to be. I have even pulled up tiny flowering plants from down in...
Keep No More Than 30 Tops
My closets would thank me to weed out the faves & the ones that will be in style forever, and stick with 30 of whatever else. This is where the vacuum bag could come in handy to compress a lot of them & store out of the way.
Stretching Liquid Hand Soap
I like adding mouthwash to mine to thin it - it gets an additional boost of germ killers!
Finding Free Coupon Clipping Services?
Diana I didnt know anything about coupon trains that is a first for me! I googled it yesterday so thank you! ==== knitter926 : here also is another choose coupon & print for free link! Thanks! http://www.retailmenot.com/grocery/ <<< especially good for ecoupons...
Upcycle What You Have
Here is the upcycled element in my bedroom holding the birdcage planter. I love the use of architectural elements in ways other than intended! It is a step off the blazen trail & is fun,exciting & often daring to mix the unexpected!
Upcycle What You Have
Thanks everyone! Cricketnc: I like that idea too! They are pretty strong but can be bent or even broken. If you have a demolition company in your area or a salvage company that resells things such as this,you might check with them for all sorts of beautiful...
Upcycle What You Have
Tonight I snapped another pic of the broken screen door guard outside on my deck holding a beaded candle holder. It doesnt take a big piece as you can see. It is slipped in behind a shutter. If anyone finds other ways to use this item - please post it!
Reuse Toilet Bowl Cleaner Bottles For Watering
I really like that idea! Especially about camouflaging them to make them pretty!
Clothing Exchange Parties
So strange that this came up in todays issue of ThriftyFun because I just watched a video about how to do this this morning! Here it is! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyGIMMU0Cr8
Clothing Exchange Parties
I just registered on this site yesterday. It is a swap site. Take a look! http://dignswap.com/
Framed Dried Fern
That really has a lot of charm! I like it a lot! It would really work well with my decorating scheme!
Vinyl Wall Accents
Heres another project from the same roll of prepasted wallpaper that I started in my master bathroom. I have more pieces cut ready to paste up when I can
Selecting Paint for a Laminate Counterop?
My dark green faux marble-look countertop got lightened this summer with rust-o-leum for countertops. My only gripe with it was it took 2 days to dry/cure. I live in a modular home with only one kitchen window so lightening it up was important. Also the use...
Beach Glass Pendant
For those of us who cant get to a beach - I found a wonderful bagful of beach glass at a dollar store this past month. I think I paid $3. Finding it (of course) would be much more fun, but I live far far from a beach & it just isnt likely.
Recycled Decorative Vase
Clever! We used to use those cones in VBS way back when but nothing as cute.
Scenery: Jurassic Art (Rose Hill, KS)
These salvedged auto parts horses are in Columbia, Missouri. Your Jurassic Art reminded me of them! Thanks!
Scenery: Jurassic Art (Rose Hill, KS)
#3 There are several horses in the pictue. You have to look somewhat hard to find them all, but when I saw them I remember thinking how awesome that was!
Baptism Party Favor Ideas?
Ive never heard of a Baptism Party. What religion ? I was raised Southern Baptist in the home of a Deacon. Maybe gummy worms, or if they are older maybe fishing lures - which can be bought pretty inexpensively. (I will make you fishers of men.) :)
Light Yellow Walls in Kitchen with New Black Granite Counters?
I would consider a silver metallic paint. But people call me weirdo.
Emergency Preparedness?
I keep solar powered lights handy & a supply of candles. There normally is canned food here but not anything real special so it would definitely be for dire straits. I know where the blankets are. I recently read someones post mentioning shoes for herself & kids...
Chopsticks Diffuser Jar
Tthats a really bright idea! Saves from $10 & up in costs. I have a couple of them so know thats what they can cost.
Thick Hair Unmanageable?
I like getting what was called (in the 70s) the savage haircut. Its a nice layered cut,especially great for summer when long thick natural curly hair like mine is a problem & a half. I like asking that they get in as many layers as possible. Then, I get great...
Light Fixtures That Replace a Light Bulb?
P.S. I am aware of the canned light (or recessed lights) modification kits, but this isnt one of those.The ones I have seen on Amazon.com & a couple other places will not work for this. Mine is a standard bulb socket, which I wish to lower for better quality...
Light Fixtures That Replace a Light Bulb?
Thanks everyone. I went to the 2 catalogs mentioned websites. But in Solutions, it was for the recessed lights. I need it for a standard ordinary light socket.
Ideas for Light Globes?
I have seen kitchen strainers used & also an upside down coffee cup for a single bulb! http://www.poetichome.com/2008/09/23/fiat-lux-upcycled-lamps/ I am interested in the same thing so I have a lot of pictures for inspiration, but if you want to email me I...
Removing Sharpie from Vinyl Moonwalk?
Avon Skin-So-Soft. My son put permanent black marker on his face when he was 5, and my mom got it off effortlessly with it on a cotton ball!
Sprouting Vegetables in Water?
Heres a post on this same topic I participated in not too long ago. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17661597.tip.html Theres alot of good info there. :) Happy gardening!
Sprouting Vegetables in Water?
home grow pineapple video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKsBxVKqZfA brought you @ youtube from expertvillage :)
Saving Money on Bathing Suits
How To Make a Hot Bikini Out of Old T-Shirts » Curbly | DIY Design ...For more cool ways to transform a t-shirt be sure to check out Megan Nicolays book, Generation-T: 108 ways to transform a t-shirt. Tagged: threadbanger ... http://www.curbly.com/threadbanger...
Unplug It And Save On Electric Bills
good reminder ! thanks ! My friend & I were just disscussing this a couple days ago ! He & I are both on a company which we can prepay accounts & I get daily usage emails which I can see my households usage on a chart. One day last month I used $9.55 worth...
Unplug It And Save On Electric Bills
I forgot to mention my favorite electricity saver is to light candles for the hot spots in my home. One on the kitchen stove at night I can see my sink &/or coffee maker One in the bathroom sometimes a 3rd one in the front room. 3 votives is plenty for me to...
Unplug It And Save On Electric Bills
this is the least expensive glow paint i could find http://www.creativegardens.com.au/glowindarkpaint.php there are also glow tapes,glow paper,glow rocks for the garden or houseplants.All sorts of wonderful novelty items & household items.You could also do...
Unplug It And Save On Electric Bills
(b)Atmospheric Heating from Electric Power Plants(/b) http://mb-soft.com/public2/powerplt.html (very interesting & informative article) (b)WHAT ARE GREENHOUSE GASES?(/b) gases are ranked by their contribution to the greenhouse effect, the most important are...
Try Something Different With Your Spaghetti Sauce
Robyn Fed: my son decided he liked the jar sauce with meat in it for a quick alternative to sloppy joe on a bun! But for little ones a hot dog bun is a lot less messy if its kept hinged! I posted one a while back about it being GREAT for peanut butter & jelly...
Waste Nothing: Creative Recycled Crafting
angeltrumpet: the wine bottles: use for tapered candle holders, cut them & invert them sand off the edges & they can become wine glasses (goblets) I saw those on eHow or Instructables, I saw really cool rings that were made from the necks of alcohol bottles...
Recipes Using Canned Green Beans?
Green bean casserole topped with french fried onion bits even though some people feel it is only a Thanksgiving dish. I like it any time! shirleyamh I love the idea of the bacon wrapped 3 or so beans baked idea! If you make everything but the kitchen sink soup...
Reducing Household Garbage?
jmz2005 : i really like the insulating the dog house idea & will try the mousepad thing -- i made a footstool from dinnerplate sized recycled cardboard box circles stacked about 18 high & covered -- secure sections of the circles (i did 5 sections up in tape...
Mismatched Sock Solutions
wear one on each hand & mist with furniture spray to dust quickly. they sell a sock gadget but I found they are only good for smaller socks because they are plastic & they break. Mom used to use saftey pins to keep them together. How about hang a mesh bag near...
Weight Gaining Recipes?
Bananas. When my son was a new Marine recruit he was told by his Sgt to eat them- he was underweight.
Knifty Knitter E-Wrap?
im also not a nifty knitter user but have looked into trying it someday! Glad eHow is one of those great websites on the tips of peoples tongues! Theres a 2nd niffty knitter post today that I also pasted this link :: http://www.google.com/search?q=nifty+knitter...
Christmas Bowling Ball Ornaments
LOL I like the idea of this but as it is leaning over a little bit on the ground near or under the tree looking as if the wind caught it & blew it over LOL. A play on 3 sizes of balls: Bowling ball snowman? ;) Good job! HAPPY 2009!
Industrial Strength Gift Can
There was wallpaper border at a $ store that had a row of houses & another that had a row of little shops I covered cans with to use as mailing tins for friends.(very durable & basically crush resistent)I was told the mailman was so thrilled with how cute it...
Santa Hat Purse
nice revisited idea. below the type box on the submit an idea/recipe page there is also a box to list the source...where YOU got the idea...if you have no idea where you first saw it - say i dont remember where I first saw it pretty simple that way...GREAT...
