December 17, 2009

This page includes a list of all the articles published on this date. Use the navigator to select a different date.

Recipes

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Mom's Black Walnut CakeSeparate eggs. Beat together the butter, sugar, and egg yolks. Stir together the cornstarch, milk, and vanilla, then add to first mixture. Add flour and baking powder, which have been sifted together.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Pecan Shortbread BarsFor pecan and shortbread lovers. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix flour, sugar, butter, salt and pecans. Press dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and bake until golden, about 30 to 35 minutes.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Winter Veggie and Beef SoupThis soup tastes good, is healthy, easy and inexpensive to make. In a skillet, break up and cook hamburger until it is no longer pink. Set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, saute carrots and potatoes in oil for about 10 minutes.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese DishCook broccoli and cauliflower until tender. To prepare white cheese sauce, melt butter, add flour and salt and gradually stir in milk.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Lazy RoastLine baking pan with a piece of foil large enough to wrap around the above ingredients and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 3 1/2-4 hours.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Glazed Fruit SaladUse all of orange juice and enough pineapple juice to make 1 cup juice and mix with vanilla pudding in a small saucepan. Cook until thick and clear; cool.

 

Indian cheese

Paneer (Indian Cheese)This is a wonderful recipe for paneer (Indian cheese). Pour milk, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt in a heavy based pan. Bring it to a boil on medium heat. When the curds separate, remove pan from the stove.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Recipes

Savory Baked Chicken BreastsThis is an easy and great tasting recipe that I just threw together for something different one night. My family loved it and were asking for seconds!

 

Articles

A hose wrapped around a plastic bucket.

Homemade Garden Hose HolderAn easy, thrifty way to wind a garden hose: I had bought many different hose reels over the years, at considerable expense, but recently came up with this idea: fill a bucket with water (in this case, it's rain water), and wrap the hose around it. That's it!

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Keep an Emergency Envelope in Your PurseMy family knows if I am ever in need of medical help and can't speak for myself to get the orange envelope out of my purse. Orange is my favorite color and easily found in my purse.

 

Chocolate Birthday CupcakesThese are chocolate cupcakes I made for my little sisters birthday. I used the cake recipe on the bake of the Hersheys coco powder box, but instead of making a cake I made cupcakes.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Make Your Own Medicinal Chafing PowderDiaper creams are expensive and hard to apply and talcum powder is not advisable due to problems with breathing it. Make your own medicinal powder with cornstarch and zinc oxide powder.

 

Sunset in Maui

Scenery: Sunset in MauiOn my recent vacation in Maui, we were watching the sunset and I saw this beautiful ray of sunlight coming through the clouds with a ship entering into the light. Had to take a picture.

 

3 turkeys

Ben, Henry and Tammy Faye (Turkeys)Ben, Henry and Tammy Faye Turkey all hatched in Spring '09. They are Bourbon Reds. I purchased them for pets. They like to stand on the pickup hood and look at themselves in the windshield. Sure does scratch the paint though.

 

Christmas tree felt wall hanging

Holiday Felt Wall HangingUsing only felt, buttons, and thread I hand sewed this Christmas wall hanging while watching TV at night!

 

Sophie (Jack Russell Terrier - Affenpinscher)

Sophie (Jack Russell Terrier - Affenpinscher)AnnaSophia Marie-Antoinette (Sophie) is 18 month old Jack Russell Terrier/Affenpinscher. I adopted Sophie from the Humane Society of Charlotte in July 2008. I had recently had to return a rescue dog to its first owner and I was heartbroken.

 

Stamped Tile Coasters - Finished coasters.

Stamped Tile CoastersSuper easy stamped tile coasters! These make great inexpensive gifts for family and friends.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Pre-cooking Potatoes For The WeekWhen I buy a bag of potatoes, I go ahead and boil as many as I think I might use that week. I place them in a colander in the refrigerator and, when ready to use, I either dice or shred them and just brown in some olive oil.

 

A decorative lighted welcome tin made from a recycled popcorn tin.

Lighted Welcome TinReuse those Christmas popcorn tins to welcome your holiday guests and place it by an entrance or anywhere to make them feel welcome and add holiday charm to your home.

 

Questions

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Party Games For 5 Year Olds?I am looking for some games for a 5 year old birthday that will be celebrated at school.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Toddler Won't Play Alone?My 4 year old son doesn't like to play in his room by himself. He follows me around most of the time saying hes bored, and he also has a really nasty temper and breaks all of his toys. Any ideas on what I can do?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Washing Silk Clothing?Can you wash a silk dress or shirt?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

What Fruit Crops Will Grow in Salty Soils?I am a farmer; I have 12 acres of land. My land is salty and the water is also salty. Can someone please suggest to me which type of fruit production I can attempt on my land? I am located in Maharashtra, Jalgaon City.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

3rd Anniversary Party and Gift Ideas?It's our 3rd anniversary this February. I recently had a miscarriage and we are both very upset about it. So, I want to make this anniversary a very special one for him.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Applying Face Shiner?How do I apply face shiner on my face?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Buying a Round Loom?Many years ago, I saw a device that was a small wooden tube with four pegs on on end. It was used to knit or weave yarn and/or fabric strips into a braided rope that could be used for small mats and rugs.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Decorating Child's Bedroom with Dance Theme?I want to redecorate my 5 year old daughter's room with a dance theme. She takes tap and jazz, but not ballet yet. I am looking for decor ideas that can incorporate the various styles of dance, not just ballet. Any suggestions?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Heating a Fully Cooked Ham?I am wondering if any one knows if I can bake a half ham. I have the one that is fully cooked, pre-sliced and wrapped in plastic. I believe the one I'm thinking is Hormel brand.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Buying Buckwheat Hulls for Pillows?I'd love to make my own buckwheat pillows, similar to those used in Japan. They're made with buckwheat hulls. However, I'm having a hard time finding "reasonably priced" buckwheat hulls. I can't see spending a great deal of money on hulls.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Wedding Hair Styles For Women With Dreadlocks?I am getting married next year and the planning is going well. My only problem now is that I can't find any pictures of wedding hairstyles for women with locks (dreadlocks).

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

College Reunion Ideas?Does anyone have some suggestions for a good and attractive name for a college reunion?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Dry Dog Shampoo Recipe?Is it good to use cornstarch on a dog for a dry shampoo? It's in a lot of dry shampoos.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Replacement Parts for Berg Plaster Mixer?I am looking for a switch for a Berg Plaster Mixer, 100 volts.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Hair Extensions and Thinning Hair?I once had thick shoulder length hair, but I have lost most of my hair and its thickness due to hair extension glue. I have been trying to grow it back, but no results. Please help.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Using a Wood Burning Stove?We recently added on to our home and with that addition we installed a wood stove. I am interested in any tips about using and getting the most heat out of it. I would also appreciate some ideas on making the mess that it leaves easier to clean up.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Bees in House Siding and Coming Down Chimney?We purchased a beautiful home in the country on 5 acres and thought we were buying our dream home to retire in. Every summer we have hundreds of bees that come into our home through the fireplace and vents.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Advice About a Student Loan in Default?I am a single mother who was out of work for a while and the cosigners to my student loan paid about $2,000 during that time. I am now working and sent out a payment to them, but they wanted me to sign a confession of judgment.

 

Published by ThriftyFun.
Desktop Page | View Mobile
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Generated 2020-07-21 16:38:59 in 2 secs. ⛅️️
© 1997-2020 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
https://www.thriftyfun.com/tf/2009/12/17/index.html