http://www.thriftyfun.com/ Website that looks for frugal solutions to everyday problems. en-us http://www.thriftyfun.com/images/logo_01.jpg http://www.thriftyfun.com 130 19 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:49:28 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78197277.tip.html I have been wanting to see Mt. Rushmore for several years. We finally got there this year and it was rainy and foggy. The fog lifted for about five minutes when my daughter snapped this photo. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:58:12 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35725587.tip.html Stiffened fabric with felt backing can be made into one of three gifts! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:30:16 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15174313.tip.html Cabbit is an 8 year old solid white American Shorthair cat. In April 2001, I found him on the side of the road where there were no other cats or houses around. He looked to be about 3 or 4 weeks old (very small.) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:52:14 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72654771.tip.html This is another one of my latest projects for a soon to be Bride whose fiance is in the Army here in Georgia. She asked me to make her wedding colors of Red, White and Blue for her cake topper. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:31:40 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34942715.tip.html Using tan, burgundy and navy yarn, you can make these wonderful star shaped coasters for indoor or outdoor use this summer. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:09:06 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94109004.tip.html Mowgli the white open faced one and Shai the one with a mask. Mowgli is 7 and Shai is 2. Mowgli is a Siberian Husky and Shai is a Malamute. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:33:19 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90691942.tip.html What will happen if you paint latex over oil paint, without priming or sanding? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:15:56 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf334485.tip.html How can I get a yellow stain, caused by a rug, out of (white) kitchen linoleum? I have tried bleach, scouring powder, baking soda, and sunlight. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:12:37 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12730537.tip.html I have an Avocado plant in a pot in my greenhouse. As a part of a project for a course, I had a soil sample done. Now I can't find values to compare my results with. Do you know where I can get values for the minerals of a soil sample for Avocado? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:04:29 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91904510.tip.html I have a 5 month old Pit puppy and when new people try to approach her, she puts her tail between her legs and growls. I'm afraid she'll bite someone. What can I do? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:30:08 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf948423.tip.html I am looking for craft ideas for wine corks. Any ideas? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:22:19 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66944318.tip.html I saw a necklace made out of Trellis ladder yarn and cannot figure out how to make it. Does anyone know? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:16:35 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89930353.tip.html How can I remove a Vaseline stain from a Denim covered couch? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:13:37 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf905952.tip.html I wish to give a housewarming gift prior to completion of the new home. Is that considered acceptable? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:11:29 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69840731.tip.html Is it safe to cook on the Foreman grill, if the coating has come off? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:01:41 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59707546.tip.html My walls in my kitchen are tomato color. What would be a good color to paint my cabinets? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:55:35 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17975365.tip.html I am looking for a punch I had years ago at a party. It was made with coffee and cappuccino ice cream, it was wonderful, but I lost the recipe. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:36:51 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78002462.tip.html I would like a recipe for gluten-free pasta for the Ron Popeil pasta machine. My son-in law has Celiac disease. Thank you. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:32:15 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15647685.tip.html Is it safe to wash your car with dish soap? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:27:42 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96629175.tip.html My disposal gets clogged, when using the dishwasher and backs up into sink. How can I stop this? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:22:26 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61290016.tip.html What can I make with a wedding invitation? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:11:15 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88806779.tip.html My Ivy houseplant has brown spots on some of the leaves. What is causing this? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:46:40 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29894282.tip.html Is there a book that actually explains how to drape a tent/gazebo for wedding receptions? Or can someone detail the steps for me? I'm trying to save costs for my wedding. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:35:43 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf801679.tip.html How do I clean hard water toilet rings? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:23:29 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf192489.tip.html I have Maple color cabinets and Corian beige counter tops. The floor is cream. I wanted to know if wild honey color and a red ink color would fit in the kitchen?