The Best Present Is To Be Present
This is a beautiful message and oh so true. It about brought tears from my eyes. It reminds me of a few years back, when my family pulled together and took care of my great grandmother at the end of her life. Not only was us being there for her 24/7 the best...
Tips For Sewing Great Looking Pants
Ive always wanted to learn to sew! I can do basics: Re-sew a seam, put a button back on, etc. But, with all the new clothing styles getting skimpier and more harlot-like, Im really hoping to be able to learn to sew my own outfits! Great tips here!
Scenery: Spider Web
Thank you! I am always amazed by the wondrous beauties God creates. Im glad the spider wasnt around, but I can hardly believe how strong the web was to hold at that water!
In Memory Of Niki (Persian)
That was so sweet to read about, Deeli! Thank you for sharing the memories of your kitty! I had a cat when I was a kid, Buddy, and he played fetch, too. He LOVED the sound of candy wrappers, like the ones on the little breath mint candies you get after a meal...
Scenery: Maui Beach
I just wanted to say that the colors in this photo are absolutely beautiful. The blue is so bright that I feel I am right there! Very, very gorgeous entry. God gives us the most amazing scenes! I love your entry and wish you good luck - You got my vote, and...
Cake Pops
What an absolutely delicious idea! I can hardly wait to try it in my own kitchen! Thanks for the recipe!
Apple Swan
Wow! This is a really neat idea! Think of how much character you could add to a gathering! Thank you so much for sharing, I never wouldve thought of such a cute idea!
Scenery: Lager Mill By the Creek (Frankenmuth, MI)
Nice shot - I love the big building in the snow. Very cute!
Nemo (Ragdoll Tabby)
What an adorable kitty! I didnt fix mine, so he got curious and ran away, but I do love cats!
Summer Sausage Crisps
Sounds delish! Your recipes usually do :) Ill have to try a few when my hubby and I move... Also wanted to thank you for the nice comment on my tip - I bet you got really creative with only one burner and a coffee pot! It always makes us stronger, though, and...
Scenery: Shannon Falls (British Columbia)
The memories are always what makes our trips treasures, but you sure came out with one heck of a photo, too! Absolutely amazing! Id love to be able to see this waterfall with my own two eyes, but I really appreciate you sharing the beauty with us! :D Beautiful...
Scenery: The Brighton Wheel (UK)
The top photo in your collection is gorgeous! The framing of the shot is absolutely wonderful! Nice job!
Praying Mantis
Thank you all so much. The kind words are always very encouraging and usually reach me right when I need them the most! Praying mantis are beautiful creatures and I couldnt make the shot without this glorious creation of Gods! Hope you all are having a blessed...
Fall Colors (Missouri)
I really like the contrast of colors in this photo! You did a really great job!
Fall Foliage in Cemetery (Springfield, MO)
Fall colors are always so tough for me, but you totally rocked this photo! This is absolutely wonderful! I love the colors, the framing, the contrast, everything! I bet there are a few different magazines out there whod be interested in this photo.
Rejuvenate Hard Bread in the Microwave
Great tip! I never knew this... Wish I had back when we were hungry and ended up throwing out a little of the bread that was just WAY too stale to get down. Thanks for sharing!
Scenery: "Inception" Building (Los Angeles, CA)
Wow - Love this photo! Living in a small town amongst many other small towns, we dont make it out to the big city very often at all, so I never get photo opportunities like this. You make the city look gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing and God bless!
Training a Cat Not to Sleep on Your Head
Haha - this is an awesome tip! I think any and all cat owners understand the annoyance of cats wishing to sleep on your head (or your book, newspaper, etc.) This is a wonderful idea you had! Practical, logical, and humane! Love it!
Smoked Gouda Filled Pork Medallions
Oh my goodness, Deeli! This seriously sounds WAY too yummy! The home I live in now doesnt have a workable kitchen, as I call it (stove/oven doesnt work - have microwave in living room and one portable burner on my tiny kitchen counter) but my husband and I...
Use Mr. Clean Eraser
Great tip! I had a girl get really mad at me back in high school and write something really disgusting on the side of my white tracker in black permanent marker. I was so upset I was bawling to my mom. How dare someone touch my car, lol! Anyway, she brought...
Scenery: Railroad Tracks Peeking Through Snow...
Thank you all for your kind words. You guys are too great! You truly are what make Thrifty Fun my absolute favorite site on the web. No joke, you guys all rock! I wanted to give you a rose to thank you, but I am not seeing it here. I hope it shows up! Either...
Avalanche (Cat)
What a lovely story and a lovely cat... I was rather depressed in high school, even hospitalized for it, as embarrassing as that is, but when I returned home my grandmother had a box waiting for me. Inside that box was baby Lucifer, my new Siamese kitten. He...
Patches and Mary (Goats)
Thanks so much, Deeli! But I never post a picture that hasnt been edited at least some what. Just the photographer in me :) Thanks for looking and the feedback!
Homemade Cheddar Crackers
Cheese crackers are some of my absolute favorite, Deeli!!! Now I can try out your recipe and maybe I wont have to just buy them from the store anymore. :) Thanks a ton! Great idea for a recipe post!
Scenery: Pink And Yellow Flower (Charlston, OR)
Unfortunately I have no clue what type of blossom this is. I do know it was in among the dahlias and zinnias, though, so it is most likely one of those. Thanks so much for the nice comment! God bless!
Gift Rose
Letters from children are always the most heartwarming. What is the Path Garden, if you dont mind me asking?
Orange Flower
Thanks, guys! See, this is one exact reason why the Thrifty Fun community is my absolute favorite. You guys always help me out so much! My garden will be gorgeous thanks to yall! God bless you, every one!
Scenery: Hot Air Balloon Reflections (Rio...
Amazing job on this shot! The water reflection and colors are great! I only wish Id seen it sooner so I could have voted for it!
Scenery: Stream With Fall Color (Spearfish Canyon,...
Absolutely love your shot! It has beautiful colors and you framed it just about perfectly! It is very lovely and I wanted to thank you for sharing such a gorgeous site for those of us who may never get the chance to travel to your neck of the woods. May God...
Wildlife: Sea Anemone (Sunset Beach, OR)
Thanks guys for the wonderful comments, I loved the green color of this guy, too. Theyre all over our coastal rocks. Come and see, if you ever have the chance! Anyway, just wanted to post this to laugh at myself real quick like. Just noticed that I must have...
Travel: Giraffes (County Cork, Ireland)
Oh my goodness, this is such a neat shot! I love how the rainbow came out so clearly! Thank you so much for sharing this capture!
Scenery: Tree (Dry Falls State Park, WA)
That is the neatest tree Ive ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and unique capture!
Scenery: Splash (Sunset Beach, OR)
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am actually in the market for a new camera. I currently use a 12 mp Kodak easy share. Its a simple camera, but it can do the trick! I also use an editing program called Corel Draw. I got it for a little over $100 at my...
Scenery: Splash (Sunset Beach, OR)
Guess my photo (of the camera) didnt post. Been having overall issues with that lately. :(
Wildlife: Butterfly Wings
Lol, the butterfly isnt really that huge. Its called macro photography. You get close to the subject and use perspective and angles, then sometimes cropping, to make your subject larger in the photo than in life. Its my absolute favorite form of photography...
Garden: Blooming Passiflora
That is one of the prettiest flowers Ive ever seen! I love the colors and the pistols protruding from the center! I wish I could grow such gorgeous blossoms here! What is it called??
Bebe (Amstaff Mix)
I love your gorgeous dog shot! The dog shows well and the background fits great! Props!
Ivy (German Shorthair Pointer)
Oh your puppy is just the cutest ever! She looks so amazingly sweet! I hope she takes this contest!
How Do I Deal with a Relative Who Visits Unannounced and Often?
I did not read the suggestions from others, but here is what I would do in your situation: 1 - If you are about to eat dinner, eat it anyway. You actually can do this in a polite way. Ive done it to family and have had family do it to me. No biggie. Example...
