http://www.thriftyfun.com/Christmas_246.html 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 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:49:41 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf795077.tip.html I need a pattern to make a snowflake. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:46:43 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12210255.tip.html My boyfriend is 18 and I'm 15. We have been dating since mid September. What should I get him for Christmas? Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:27:13 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26297424.tip.html When it comes to opening gifts it can get a little hectic. When I married my husband, he introduced my family to his way of opening the gifts. His family started with the youngest opening one gift and worked their way up the line to the oldest then started over again. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:13:57 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10841400.tip.html Here is a craft for too small boots or ones no longer wanted. Place a rolled up magazine inside to keep it upright. Stuff some tissue paper, foam, or moss in the boot, artificial flowers or greenery inside, and you have a great floral arrangement. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:47:29 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16926910.tip.html Christmas for Less. I finally retired my 24 year old Christmas tree this year when I found this barely used, pre-lit tree at a yard sale for $5! I then found the perfect star topper, which I had seen at a local Target for $9.99, at Goodwill for $.99! Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:43:08 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27965368.tip.html I just came across this idea and simply must share the link! What an awesome wreath with instructions and also shows other Christmas ice wreath ideas! Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:24:02 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41525392.tip.html We are tired of the traditional ham, potato, etc. meal for Christmas. The family decided to start an annual event of trying a different country each year to experience their culture. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:42:57 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18742896.tip.html I am in charge of a Christmas party every year for two school classes and always like to have a "goodie bag" of treats to send home. It's hard to find the right size bag, so came up with my own. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:01 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11963801.tip.html An easy project for kids to make a Snowman they can be proud of! Depending on their age they may need a little supervision. I love doing crafts with my grandchildren and constantly have to come up with new things. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:39:23 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52755355.tip.html Crocheted and decorated holiday hair Bow, or a wall hanging! Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:28:32 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95017824.tip.html Try this quick and easy craft to add color to your home for the holidays. It's also a perfect way to keep your kids occupied for a while. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:31:49 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74870438.tip.html I have a boyfriend; he is 21. He loves to draw and would like to learn how to make tattoos. I now that Christmas is almost here and I don't know what to give him for a present. Can you help me find some ideas for what to give him? Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:15:20 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94512847.tip.html Does anyone know how to make a nice, budget-friendly Christmas/holiday card holder with things from around the house? I want one that can hold a decent amount of cards and not easily fall apart or have the cards fall down? I have three boys. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:35:52 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37245405.tip.html I need some step by step instructions on how to make a Christmas glass brick. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:37:25 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15314353.tip.html After milk has been boiled, combine it with bread cubes and butter. Then allow it to stand for 10 minutes. Beat eggs with salt until light. Add sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla and beat until lemon-colored. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:13:56 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18283213.tip.html Tired of those flying Christmas tree needles? Control them by wrapping your tree in a fitted sheet. Before we bring our tree inside we first spray our tree with a hose to wash the dust and bugs off. Let it dry sitting in a bucket of water. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:52:30 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72420387.tip.html Our teacher was very beloved. Parents brought her many sweet gifts, including lots of chocolates and coffee cups. With the economy what it has been, there were so many other things she could have used. Here is a list of some of the things that we discussed. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:48:41 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70359422.tip.html This was my Christmas decoration this year. Well, there is good news and bad news about my Christmas decorations this year. The good news is that I truly out did myself this year with my Christmas decorations. The bad news is that I had to take him down after 2 days. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:48:06 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63211092.tip.html No one seemed to understand the problem with my pre-lit Christmas tree. Anyway my tree has a main hot wire that runs up the center of the tree. The tree also has lots of plug-in ones that will connect to the main wire on each section... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:21:16 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48953911.tip.html I need an idea for a funny caption for our Christmas card this year. I have a 20 month old that would not sit still to take the picture for the card. I am going to put several of the "attempts" on the card. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:15:45 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf849954.tip.html I need some ideas for gifts I can make either my mom or my dad or both for Xmas. Please help. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:02:31 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48223599.tip.html This year, give the gift of thrifty fun! As the holidays are approaching, I am not looking forward to the tins, trays and baskets of goodies I get every year. I have no will power and I can't stop at just one cookie or piece of candy. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:44:19 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22504707.tip.html An easy, inexpensive and fun stocking stuffer that my grandchildren have enjoyed. Crack walnuts in half, clean out the nut meat and save the shells. You can fill them with change, small jewelry, miniature animals, I.O.U. notes, etc. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:18:01 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86837115.tip.html When my children were small we would celebrate Christmas with my Mother, my Mother-in-law and Grandmother. By the time it came for our own celebration everyone was getting a little tired of the 'Turkey' and all the trimmings. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:36:51 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14928431.tip.html I'm needing an idea for a Christmas float. Our theme is "It's Looking a Lot Like Christmas."