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Sock Sleeve for a Gift
Socks make great gifts that are inexpensive and fit everyone's budget. Plus it's practical and thoughtful because you want the person to have warm feet. Make a sock sleeve with construction paper, write a cute phrase (it could be for any occasion not just Valentine's Day) and this would be a great gift.
Krautburgers (German Hot Pocket)
I grew up in northern Colorado among many people of German descent. This was a popular dish served at my school cafeteria. Krautburgers are a traditional food eaten by people of German Russian descent. Germans who had emigrated to Russia from Germany and then, at the turn of the 20th century, emigrated to Colorado's sugar beet fields are the inventors of this German "hot pocket." Working hard all day in the fields meant lunch was eaten on the job, and the humble Krautburger wrapped up all the necessary food groups to keep a worker on his or her feet. It has become a family favorite!
Space Valentine Box
Need a last minute Valentine Card box? Here's a style you could recreate. We used an empty tissue box and my son decided he can reuse his space mobile for his Valentine Box.
Valentine's Day Spider Card
Here is one way you could up-cycle your kid's painting creations. Turn them into sentimental cards. Perfect for grandparents, family, friends, classmates, neighbors, etc.
Transform any Vase into a One with a Valentine's Theme
Here is an easy and inexpensive hack you could do to transform your vases into Valentine's themed ones "temporarily". You don't have to pay the high price of Valentine's Day decorated vases. After the season, you can still resume using your vases for any occasion!
Happy Valen-Slime Cards
My son and I made these "Will You Be My Valen-Slime Valentine Cards" for some of his friends in the neighborhood using left over fabric scraps and construction paper.
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Gardening Tips and Advice
Succulent Plant Starter
This is a great way to always have succulent plants available for your craft projects and decorations around your home. We all love to decorate and grow succulent plants these days. When we cut our plants there are always leaves that need to be removed. Don't throw them away. Make this easy succulent plant starter and within a few days you can plant those leaves to start growing new plants.
Easy Tree Limb Clean Up
I decided to do a little tree trimming in my yard and once I got finished I had a whole lot of limbs in several areas of my yard. It was going to take several trips to get them all moved to my dump pile. In the past I would have dragged a handful of limbs (all that I could get in one hand) to my dump site.
Always Have Hope - Rescued Plant
I rescued this plant from someone who was going to "trash it" after its first blooming. The plant was almost dead when I got it last year. I'm always trying to save things that other people have given up on or abandoned. After a summer of good care, this is the reward I got this fall.
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Bamboo Garden Gate
I live on a small island in the South Pacific, where everything is imported. We do not have a large variety of items to choose from. Years ago when we wanted to put a gate up all we had to choose from was a metal gate. The gate has been up for over 20 years now and is looking shabby and worn.
Recycle Plastic Tubs to Hold Cuttings
I recycle margarine and ice cream tubs and use them to put my cuttings in. They will hold around four or five small pots. They are easy to transport and catch the drips when watering.
Use Faux Flower Stems to Support Live Plants
Do you have fake flower stems? Do not throw them away, they are very useful as stem support!
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Easter
Marshmallow Peepsters
Today was the day before Easter and the store was out of Peeps, of course. I got a big bag of marshmallows instead and used some ingredients on hand to make these to cheer up my dad. (He really, really, likes his Peeps.)
Mailable Easter Basket
To 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.
Chocolate Dipped Peeps
If 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 Lunch
Who 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"! :)
Handprint Lily
Try making this Easter variation of using children's handprints for crafts. This is a page about making a handprint lily.
Saving Money on Easter Baskets
Inexpensive ways to create, put together or purchase easter baskets and their filler as suggested by the ThriftyFun community.
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St. Patrick's Day
10+ Great St. Patrick's Day Ideas
Check 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.
Rainbow in a Bag
Give someone special a rainbow in a bag. This is a quick and inexpensive treat that makes a perfect gift!
Leprechaun Trap Cake
Many 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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Tiny Leprechaun
This 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'.
St. Patrick's Day Sherbet Float
Think 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.
No-Sew Pot O' Gold Wind Catcher
This easy to make decoration is great for both indoors and outdoors.
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Removing Roof Tar from Skin with Olive Oil
Roof 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.
Refinishing Teak Outdoor Furniture
Teak 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.
Making a Lid Spoon
Ever 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.
Halloween Mantel Pennants
Dress up a boring fireplace mantle with this decorative pennant made from Halloween themed fabric triangles. Learn how to make it in this short video.
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies are entirely gluten-free. Learn how to make them in this short video.
Japanese Style Puff Pancakes
These fluffy pancakes are a delicious alternative to traditional pancakes. Learn how to make them in this short video.
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Alternative Uses for Lotion
Hand and body lotion can be used for a number of other things, such as removing a too tight ring, styling your hair, or as shaving cream. Read on for more uses for lotion.
Talking to Parents About Clothing Styles
One place the generational gap is very evident is in clothing choices. Talking to your parents about wearing certain types of clothing can be intimidating. Your age and the clothing item will no doubt be part of the conversation. This page offers some tips about talking to your parents about clothing styles.
Removing Pen Ink from Your Hair
You can try to remove pen ink from your hair with hairspray, rubbing alcohol, baking soda, or perhaps a clarifying shampoo. Additional suggestions can be found on this page.
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Roasted Chicken and Rice
Make a tasty chicken and rice dish that also includes cabbage, carrots, celery, and cream of mushroom soup. Freeze some for a future meal. The recipe including ingredients list and instructions can be found below.
Pruning Huckleberry Plants
Evergreen huckleberry plants may not require pruning, but if you want to encourage growth and increase berry production, the best time to prune is late winter or early spring. Learn more about pruning your huckleberry below.
Turkey Chili
This healthy turkey chili recipe is amazing and so easy to make. It takes about 40 minutes to make, including the prep and chopping everything up.
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Identifying Thriftstore Figurines
I keep getting conflicting info on these items, Holt Howard or Tilso? I found them in a thrift store and am very curious to see where they came from. Thanks for any help.
Identifying Wild Cat Figurines
I have a leopard, tiger, black panther, and cheetah. I think they are made of china. I can't find any hallmarks on them so I don't really know. How I can find out who made them?
What Is My Chihuahua Mixed With?
I adopted Moose from a shelter! They said he's a Chihuahua mix. Does anyone have some opinions on what he might be mixed with?
Fixing a Hair Dye Mistake
I have naturally dark brown hair and in November of 2019 I dyed it a purple red color right over my natural hair. It slowly faded to a pretty purple red tint and was lighter too. I just dyed it two days ago to dark blue, right over the other color. Both of these were permanent dyes. So yeah I don't like the blue and I know it will fade to green so I have no idea what to do.
Cashing an Old Western Union Money Order
I opened a letter from on my last birthday from a relative that passed several years ago and inside was a money order from Western Union dated in 1999. Is there some way for me to cash it or is it too old?
Value of Collectible Thimbles
I was wondering if any of these thimbles are worth anything?
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This is a page about finding plumbing repair assistance for low income homeowners. Having working plumbing is a necessity. However, some families can not afford the cost of hiring a tradesperson to make the necessary repairs.
Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors
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Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance
For the many people without dental insurance, there are sometimes affordable ways to get the needed work done. This is a page about getting dental work done without insurance.
Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber
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Getting Rid of Gophers
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Training an Aggressive Puppy
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Setting Rates for Cleaning Services
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What is the difference between the American Legion and the VFW?
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Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture
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Buy Now, Pay Later Websites
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Rates for Cleaning New Construction Homes
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Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop
Over time with normal usage and constant cleaning, your Formica countertops can look dull and worn. This is a page about restoring the shine on a Formica countertop.
Getting a Job as a Longshoreman
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Leaning a Ladder Against a Roof...
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Finding a Lost Relative
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Fixing a Toilet Clogged By Paper Towels
One or two paper towels might easily flush down the toilet, however if someone puts a larger number down it will probably clog the plumbing. This is a page about fixing a toilet clogged by paper towels.
11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls
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Removing Rust from Well Water
Well water can contain rust. Not only does rust in your water make the water reddish, unappetizing, and possibly bad tasting it can also stain laundry and other items. This is a page about removing rust from well water.
Reviving Dry Erase Markers
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Cleaning Smoke Off Walls
Kitchen fires, candles and other occurrences can leave smoke residue on your walls. This is a page about cleaning smoke off walls.
How Do I Remove Black Mold on the Ceiling?
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Value of Collectible Memories Porcelain Dolls
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How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling
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Preventing a Dog From Peeing on Carpet and Rugs
Preventing a dog from peeing on the carpet, especially repeat performances, can be a frustrating process, but there are solutions to this problem. This is a page about preventing a dog from peeing on carpet and rugs.
Not Getting Power But Circuit Breaker Was Not Tripped
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Slipcovers for Reclining Couches
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Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents
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Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures
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Free Computer Training for Senior Citizens
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Using Dawn Dish Soap as a Laundry Booster
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Selling Trophies
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Sources for Really Large Boxes
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Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs
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Getting Rid of Tiny Biting Black Bugs
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Saving Money on Daycare
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Cleaning Laminate Flooring
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Sofa Bed Release Bar Stuck
My sofa bed is stuck in the sofa position. The horizontal bar that I formerly could pull out from under the sofa back cushions to release it into a bed is now stuck in the front of the sofa cushions that you lean back on.
Insulating Windows
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Removing Marker From a Basketball
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Do Fleas Jump Off of Pets After Treatment?
When a pet is given the first dose of Advantage or Revolution, do the fleas jump off the pet and into the environment? Or do the fleas die from the chemicals?
Identifying Small Black Bugs
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Slogan Ideas for a Daycare
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Inexpensive Alternatives to Paving a Driveway
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Child Support Payments and Social Security
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Getting Rid of Old TVs
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Making a Curtain for an Arched Window
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Removing Wax Buildup on Floors
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Keeping Your Windshield Free of Snow and Ice
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Privacy Window Using Contact Paper
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Repairing an Electric Typewriter
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Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System
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Removing Anti-Reflective Coating from Glasses
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