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Paper Carnation Wreath - closeup of wreath on the front door

Paper Carnation WreathWell, it's still love month so I'll be sharing my Valentine crafts with you throughout whole month of February. Here's one you could still make even after the season to add beauty to your front doors.

Guitar Heartstrings Card - finished card

Guitar Heartstrings CardThis is a cute handmade card featuring a heart-shaped guitar with actual strings. When you bend the card a bit, the strings move! This is a fun all-ages craft.

Heart Shaped Caterpillar Name Puzzle

Heart Shaped Caterpillar Name PuzzleAfter making the caterpillar Valentine's Day card, I thought the concept would be an amazing way for my daughter to learn how to spell her name. She knows her alphabet and that her name starts with a "J", but without having the letters in front of her physically, to complete her name she says them out of order.

Foil Lined Mason Jar Light - glowing red light filled Mason jar

Foil Lined Mason Jar LightThis is cute foil lined Mason jar light is perfect to turn on in a dark room and enjoy the views. (If you have white lights, it would be more of a constellation light jar), but we just had red lights only.

Bottlecap Pincushion - looking down on pincushion

Bottlecap PincushionThis is a simple way to make a small pincushion from a plastic bottle cap. You could also attach a small loop of elastic band beneath it and wear it on one of you fingers as you sew.

Planetary Artwork - finished artwork

Planetary ArtworkOne of the books we (my children and I) read was about the solar system. After reading a book, we like to have a hands on activity. Today's hands on activity is using watercolors to recreate some of the planets. We did Earth, Mars, Venus, and our moon. We used glittery watercolors and it's extra sparkly and pretty (according to my toddler girl).

Gardening Tips and Advice

Squirrel Scare Tool - supplies

Squirrel Scare ToolFrom my kitchen window, I enjoy watching the birds at our bird feeders. However I can't keep a lot of food in the feeders because of squirrels. In the cold months, early in the morning, I'll put out just enough seed to last through the day.

Using Bird Feeders for Houseplants

Using Bird Feeders for HouseplantsI picked up two inexpensive wooden bird feeders that were actually a little broken in a local department store for $1 each. I decided to use them inside my house to hold some hanging plants. I bring in a number of herbs for the winter and so window and plant space becomes an issue for me in the winter.

Make a Bicycle Planter - blue bike

Make a Bicycle PlanterSome months of the year, the garden looks extra dull and brown, especially with our California droughts. My next door neighbour left a bicycle outside with a "Free to take" sign on it. It was absolutely trashed. I removed as much rust as I could, and with a little spray paint...

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Succulent Wreath - wreath hanging on a tree

Succulent WreathThis is a beautiful outdoor succulent wreath that can be hung on your front door or in your backyard. Just a few supplies and you can have yourself a lovely succulent wreath!

Rubbing Alcohol for Mealy Bugs in a Succulent Garden - rosette succulent

Rubbing Alcohol for Mealy Bugs in a Succulent GardenKeeping a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol is convenient and can be used to get rid of mealy bugs on succulent plants! Rubbing alcohol is inexpensive and succulent safe while also getting the job done by getting rid of mealy bugs!

Saving Tomato Seeds

Saving Tomato SeedsHere is another way to save tomato seeds for next season.

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Easter

Easter Egg Lunch

Easter Egg LunchWho wouldn't love having their lunch packed into colorful Easter eggs? You may even find that you want to have your lunch this way. I will find any excuse to "be a kid"! :)

finished mailable basket made from two boxes

Mailable Easter BasketTo mail an Easter basket to my daughter in their apartment, without making her look like a little girl anymore, I created a cute, transportable basket that can be used afterward.

Children hunting for eggs after church on Easter.

Ideas for Celebrating Easter at ChurchChurch is a perfect place to celebrate Easter. Use these ideas to make your next Easter church gathering a success. This is a guide about ideas for celebrating Easter at church.

dipped bunnies with sprinkles

Chocolate Dipped PeepsIf you like Peeps, you will like chocolate dipped Peeps even better! They are easy to make and are a fun treat for Easter.

Easter Egg Curtain

Easter Egg CurtainPeter Rabbit will be delighted when he sees your windows on Easter morning and the youngsters will have a ball helping make this fun craft.

Saving on Easter Baskets

Saving Money on Easter BasketsInexpensive ways to create, put together or purchase easter baskets and their filler as suggested by the ThriftyFun community.

St. Patrick's Day

Girls in Green with shamrocks on their face.

10+ Great St. Patrick's Day IdeasCheck out 10 of our best crafts and snacks for St. Paddy's Day. Kids will love making a leprechaun trap or eating a pot of gold.

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Felt Shamrock PinThis cute little shamrock only takes a few minutes to make. You can use a safety pin to wear it as a pin or it could be glued to a barrette and worn in your hair. Either way it will ensure that you don't get pinched!

Leprechaun Trap Cake 10

Leprechaun Trap CakeMany kids have an opportunity to make a leprechaun trap at school when they are young. After seeing one that my kids brought home, I thought it might be fun to try and make a leprechaun trap cake.

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Leprechaun craft made from wine corks.

Tiny LeprechaunThis simple leprechaun can be a cute addition to your table, place setting or in a centerpiece, or hide a few around the house and have the kids try to find him to claim a 'pot o gold'.

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Rainbow in a BagGive someone special a rainbow in a bag. This is a quick and inexpensive treat that makes a perfect gift!

St. Patrick's Day Sherbet Float 2

St. Patrick's Day Sherbet FloatThink green when you make this tasty float as a St. Patrick's Day party or family dinner dessert. This page contains St. Patrick's Day sherbet float recipes.

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Videos

A mantle pennant made in Halloween patterned fabric.

Halloween Mantel PennantsDress up a boring fireplace mantle with this decorative pennant made from Halloween themed fabric triangles. Learn how to make it in this short video.

Teak furniture on a deck outdoors.

Refinishing Teak Outdoor FurnitureTeak is a common material for outdoor furniture because it is long lasting if cared for correctly. Learn how to do it in this short video.

A tray of peanut butter cookies.

Flourless Peanut Butter CookiesThese easy peanut butter cookies are entirely gluten-free. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A foil lid being used as an impromptu spoon.

Making a Lid SpoonEver been stuck without a spoon when eating an individual serving of applesauce, pudding or yogurt? Just use the lid as a spoon! Learn how to make one in this short video.

A tent pole elastic that has been repaired.

How to Fix a Tent PoleMany tent poles are attached with elastic, which can break with rough usage. Learn how to fix it in this short video.

Someone laying down roofing tar paper.

Removing Roof Tar from Skin with Olive OilRoof tar and other sticky substances can be gently removed from skin by using regular olive oil from the kitchen. Learn how to do it in this short video.

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Quick Chicken Chili

Quick Chicken ChiliThis is a quick meal you can make for lunch or dinner, especially if you are on a time crunch. Also great option to make if you have chicken leftovers.

Squash Soup in bowl on tray

Ginger Butternut Squash SoupThis ginger butternut squash soup is the perfect soothing soup for a cold winter day. I had leftover roasted butternut squash and decided to try adding ginger which made this soup really pop.

A small bowl of clam chowder.

Week 7: Homemade Clam ChowderBring a taste of the beach to your home with this delicious clam chowder. It's perfect for a cold rainy day. Serve with little oyster crackers or put the soup in a round bread bowl.

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cup of Orange Cinnamon Coffee

Orange Cinnamon CoffeeGourmet coffee without the gourmet price!

Valentine's Day Patchwork Treat Box

Valentine's Day Patchwork Treat BoxTo carry all of my toddler's Valentine's Day gifts for his classmates (rocketship gift and Valentine's Day tattoo box) we used a tissue box and salvaged part of the Valentine's Day tattoo box.

Pizza My Heart Card - front of the finished card

Pizza My Heart CardThis is a cute play-on-words card featuring a slice of pizza with heart-shaped pepperoni. I added some glitter to the pepperoni to look greasy! This is a fun all-ages craft.

Questions

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - undressed partially porcelain doll

Identifying a Porcelain DollI found this doll and took her home with me, yet I don't know where she came from. I've tried Googling her many times and still don't have a clue. Her tag said "ABC 1995 30.00$". On her neck there's an unknown letter or number.

Color Zap Hair Dye Remover Irritated SkinIs Color Zap dangerous if I got some on my hands? I noticed a burning sensation, it got red and started to irritate my skin. I washed it off in hot water. I'm OK now, but I can still see what happened to my hands. They were red also. I did the whole thing wrong. My hair never got to look golden or anything like that because my hair is black.

Value of 1958 World Book Encyclopedia

Value of 1958 World Book EncyclopediaI have a nice set of 1958 World Book encyclopedias with the updates for years to follow. Are they valuable or should I try to take them to Goodwill?

Copycat Recipe for McCormick's Pepper Season All

Copycat Recipe for McCormick's Pepper Season AllI am looking for copy cat recipe for McCormick's Pepper Seasonal All. They discontinued this product.

Identifying a Cold Damaged Cactus - splotchy, yellowing cactus

Identifying a Cold Damaged CactusI accidentally forgot to bring my cactus inside when it started getting pretty cold outside (0°C). It looked fine a few weeks ago and then I had a look and it had loads of black/brown spots all over it with mouldy white spots. One of the stems was completely wilted and the rest of it is all skinny as if the life has been totally sucked out of it. Is it rotten?

Identifying a Stuffed Frog

Identifying a Stuffed FrogI need help finding a replacement for this frog. I thought he was a Rags brand, but I cannot find anything. I've searched for quite a while and I just need to replace my daughter's seizure buddy.

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Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

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Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

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Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

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Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

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Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

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Buying Second Hand Appliances

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Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

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Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Inside of Empty new home.

Rates for Cleaning New Construction Homes

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

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Getting a Job as a Longshoreman

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

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Uses for Old Garden Hose

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Training an Aggressive Puppy

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Windshield Washers Not Spraying

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Cleaning Dentures

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Preventing a Dog From Peeing on Carpet and Rugs

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Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

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Getting Rid of Ants

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Setting Rates for Cleaning Services

Glider Chair

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

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Cleaning Hairspray Off Bathroom Surfaces

Old wooden ladder leaning against a concrete wall with painted designs.

Removing Paint from Concrete

Hiding Keys, A key hidden under a mat.

Hiding Keys - Tips and Tricks

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Finding a Lost Relative

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Cleaning Smoke Off Walls

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Repairing a Microwave That Won't Heat

Someone mopping a floor.

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost?

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

E6000 glue, commonly used for gluing glass.

Gluing Glass to Glass

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Rodent Trap

Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

Two wood dressers.

Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture

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Using Sites Like ABC Distributing and LTD Commodities

Cat laying on the hood of a car.

Homemade Cat Repellents

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Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

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Troubleshooting Truck Heater Problems

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Removing Wax Buildup on Floors

Well water running a in a sink.

Removing Rust from Well Water

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Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

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Removing Moss from a Roof

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Remedies for Worms in Cats

cleaning grease off kitchen cabinets

Cleaning Grease from Kitchen Cabinets

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Homemade Ant Killer Recipes

Shampooing a sofa.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

A firefighter in the smoke from a house fire.

Removing Smoke Odor After a House Fire

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Cleaning Windows (Inside and Outside)

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Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs

Itching from a bug bite.

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ASPCA Pet Vaccination Truck Schedule

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Toilet Tank Not Filling

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