Fruit and Stale Bread Custard
This sounds yummy! Can you also give the recipe for the custard? Thanks for sharing.
Italian Centerpiece Ideas?
I am with Glenns Mom about the wine bottles and candles. I remember eating in an Italian restaurant many years ago in Savannah called Annas Little Napoli and on each table they had a wine bottle and a candle burning. When one colored candle burned out, another...
Gardening: Pocketbook Plant
Great photo! I have never seen this plant before. It is really beautiful! Love the colors!
Bubba's Cola Dogs
I would have never imagined cooking hotdogs in Coca Cola. I will definitely try this. Thanks for sharing.
Appleberry Pie
Sounds like another yummy recipe! I like to cook and am always glad to get new recipes. Keep up the good work, Robin!
Molasses Butter and Bread
When I was a child, we would get cold biscuits and turn it on the side and bore a hole on the edge with our finger. We would then pour cane (NOT MAPLE) syrup into the hole. We called them syrup biscuits. We all LOVED them! Boy, it has been MANY a year since...
Fiberglass Tub Has Yellowed?
I dont have an answer for you but I certainly know your pain. I have two showers that need the very same thing. I will be looking back on your feedback to get some good advice for my bathrooms too.
Binky (Terrier)
Fantastic story. Binky is a very lucky pooch and totally precious! Thanks for sharing your story.
Wooden Pom Pom Maker?
Have you possibly tried looking for one on ebay? You might be able to find one in a photo and enlarge it enough for your hubby to make you one. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Photos of Babies Inside Flowers (Anne Geddes)?
I agree with Laurel, it is Anne Geddes. I also agree with you that every one of the photographs I have seen by her are absolutely precious!
Poem for a Teddy Bear Made from Clothing?
I found this poem online. I am not sure if it is the correct one or not. Hope this helps. Burden Teddy Bear Im not a very fancy bear, Im plain and rather small. Even so, someone who loves you Said I should come to call. I brought my favorite blanket, That I...
Chinese Almond Torte
This sounds delicious. Since I love apples AND almonds, I will be trying this recipe!! Thanks for sharing it.
Trimming Crystals With a Dremel Tool?
Have you tried their website or possibly emailing Dremel? They are probably always updating the attachments available for this item. I have the rotary tool too and use it for everything!! It is so easy to handle and my husband doesnt want me to use power tools...
Value of Antique Glassware?
My advice would be to go to the website of Replacements, Ltd, out of Greensboro, NC. You can submit requests for identifying items. You can submit a photo via email for their assistance. Once you know the pattern name, you can use the website to check for the...
Chinese Noodle Candy
I absolutely love this candy. We down here in South Georgia call them haystacks though. No matter what you call them, they are YUMMY and as easy to fix as falling off a log.
Mark Spool Thread Slot With Red Nail Polish
This is a great idea! But I really love your WOW acronym. I will begin using the Wise Older Woman really soon! lol Thanks for sharing both ideas!
Bruiser (Chihuahua)
Precious photo! My son has a chihuahua named Cheech who is the same color as Bruiser. Yes, my grandchild has FOUR legs. lol He is a loving little thing though. He demands the human touch. I have said many times that I dont believe we will ever have a grandchild...
Repairing a Stiff Roll Top Desk?
I inherited my Fathers antique rolltop desk and it needed some dust removed from the rolltop to make it open smoothly. I vacuumned the rolltop while closed along every movable part and moved the rolltop up and vacuumed the channels it moved in as much as possible...
Doll Collector's Paradise?
I love to collect dolls too. My favorites are my Franklin Mint Dolls (18-20 inches tall) of Rhett Butler, Scarlett OHara, Ashley Wilkes, and Melanie Wilkes from Gone With the Wind. Also Englands Prince Charles and Princess Diana in their wedding attire. Sending...
Green Baby Shower For Earth Day
This is a GREAT idea!! I will certainly save your post to remind me of your ideas. I too think it is very important to live green and frugally. Thanks for sharing with us.
Picking a Baby's Name?
I like the name Forest too but I would double the r and make it different for my child - Forrest and possibly the middle name Glen or Glenn. I thought of another name that can be used as boys name Phoenix. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is dark red...
Saving Money on Paint?
Have you thought about washing your walls and see how they look? You might be surprised at how they turn out. You can buy a bottle of liquid Spic and Span at the Dollar Tree for a buck. If there is lots of nicotine on the walls, it may take you more than one...
Fabric Luggage Tag
This is a good idea, especially when you are trying to claim your luggage at the airport. Using something easily recognized makes finding your luggage much simpler.
Fixing the Heating Element in a Coffee Maker?
If you decide to buy another coffee maker, why not offer the coffee pot and filter holder on freecycle and put the rest in recycling? You might be surprised that someone could be looking for just that part of a coffee maker. I am a firm believer in freecycling...
Storage for Marbles?
When my son (now 29) was little, we put his marbles into a clear acryllic box that was divided into sections with an attached snap close lid. I have no idea what we paid for it as it has been many years ago. As I was typing this, I remembered that the box and...
Photos from Elaine's Garden
Absolutely breathtaking photographs!! Everyone should stop and take the time to admire Gods gifts to us. Thank you so much for sharing yours with the Thrifty Fun community.
Shaving Cream for Emergency Carpet Cleaning
I have a couple of oriental rugs with some spots that I may try this method of cleaning. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Make Coupons for Frugal Gift Giving
Hi, I live in Jesup. Thomasville and Jesup used to be HUGE football rivals!! lol I think this is a great idea!! I have several elderly friends that I will be giving these coupons. Thanks for sharing with us.
Covered Wire for Plant Ties
What a fantastic idea! I know that I have thrown away dozens of these from toys, etc. As I become more and more aware of being frugal, I look at things several times to think of other ways to use them. Thanks for sharing this idea with us.
Place Mat Handbags
Love the handbag! You are a girl after my own heart. REUSE DONT REFUSE is my motto! I will be on the lookout for the bag handles at my local thrift stores too. Thanks for sharing!
Majestic Lions (Como Park Zoo, MN)
Fantastic shot! They absolutely posed for the photo! They truly are majestic animals! Thanks for sharing your photo with us.
Rice Krispy Treat Easter Baskets
I will definitely be trying this. What a clever idea! Thanks for sharing with us.
Refill Mouthwash Squirt Bottles
What a great idea! I will definitely be using this one. Thanks for sharing.
Use Paint Brush for Cleaning Pleated Shade
I use paint brushes too. They are great. I also use our old toothbrushes for really detailed things like carved detailed areas on furniture. Great to see someone so close to Jesup entering a post too!
Sara (Chow Mix?)
Absolutely LOVED your story about Sara! More people should rescue dogs instead of thinking that killing them is the answer. We own a rescued dog too. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story with us! God Bless You!
Substituting With Self Rising Flour?
I do this substitution all the time! Just be sure to omit the baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Remember : Good cooks always have lots of friends.
Octagon Soap Wrapper Dishes?
If you can photograph the plate, you can send a request to Replacements, Ltd. in Greensboro, NC via email. They can probably tell you most anything you want to know about the dinnerware. This really brings back childhood memories of when dishes, dishtowels...
Si (Arabian/Quarter Horse)
Your post about Si was very moving! It brought back memories of my childhood mare Bessie. Although I dont currently have any horses, I hope to one day soon. I would love to open a rescue farm for older horses and also have some mules. I want to add the mules...
Cheese Ring With Strawberry Preserves
This sounds yummy! I have just copied it and will be making it VERY soon.
One Yard Apron
When I was reading your post, boy, did the memories rush back! This is the very apron that we made in Home Economics in the mid 1960s. It was the very first thing that we actually sewed. It has been a long time since I thought of those aprons. Thanks for reminding...
One Yard Apron
When I was reading your post, boy, did the memories rush back! This is the very apron that we made in Home Economics in the mid 1960s. It was the very first thing that we actually sewed. It has been a long time since I thought of those aprons. Thanks for reminding...
Teddy Bear Rocking Chair
What a precious little grandchild and rocking chair too. I will definitely keep this idea in mind for any grandchildren I have. Wonderful legacy to begin for your family too! Thanks for sharing with us.
The Bikes From Misfit Island
Fantastic story!!! I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. What a wonderful legacy for your children to share with their children one day! Thank you for sharing your story with this wonderful website.
Maggie Mae (Peekapoo)
Knowing Maggies Mommy personally, I can assure you that she is the apple of her Mommys eye and gets plenty of love and attention. Great photo of Maggie!!
Keep Baby Wipes in the Car
Although my children are grown, my husband and I always have wipes with us on vacation. There is nothing worse than getting something sticky on your hands and being unable to get it off! If you ever watch MONK on USA network, you see he is NEVER without his...
