Apple Brown Betty
Julia, once again youve posted a winner. However Ive decided to give up cooking, win the lottery and travel to Thrifty Fun recipe posters and be an official test taster! Thanks for sharing a 2 thumbs up. : ) Keeper
My Frugal Life: Thrifty is a Wonderful Thing
You gave some great tips. Thanks for sharing and 2 thumbs up. Keeper
Store Paprika In Refrigerator
Great tip, especially with spices being so expensive. Thanks for sharing.Two thumbs up! Keeper
10 Fruit and Water Ices
Like the others, I thank you for thesecoolrecipes. I also found pineapple extract! My life is almost complete! I just need more hours in the day to make a dent in Thrifty Fun Recipe box... Thumbs up once again. Keeper
Chompers (Pomeranian)
He is so cute and I love his name, too. Your all lucky to be a family. Thanks so much for sharing his story. Hugs from me too.... Keeper
Greenhouse at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Ohio)
Beautiful photo.I bet it will look fabulous framed and hanging in you home. Please share more with us.Thanks for posting this one. 2 thumbs up! Keeper
Ground Beef and Vegetable Plate
This sounds good.Ive also started using more spices and read about the many benefits of more cinnamon. Thanks for sharing. Keeper
Pineapple Ice
This sounds great. You know I love anything pineapple youve shared. 2 Thumbs up. Thanks for sharing. Keeper
Newborn Calf
Great story and photos. I guess Im not the only one waiting for your book to be written.Im positive it would make the best sellers list in no time flat. I never tire of your entries.Thanks for always making me smile with your stories and drooling with your...
Coffee Filters to Protect Non-Stick Pans
I do this too. I just never thought to post it. Thanks for sharing.
Easy Shepherd's Pie
Shepherds pie is like comfort food to me. Its easy to make and reheats well. Thanks for your variation. Keeper
Fresh Strawberry Pie
That does it! One more of your mouth watering recipes and my scale will crash! LOL Thanks for posting. Keeper
Strawberry Melon Fizz
Boy, this sounds so refreshing. One question, why discard the mint? I thought you could eat it like parsley! Thanks for sharing. Keeper
Dallas (Pomeranian)
Having mostly lap dogs most of my life I believe youll both fit like a glove. Hes got a very happy face and is beautiful.Im certain hes right where he was intended to be. He might not know how to play or even want to but for now your each learning new things...
Is Your US Post Office Designated For Closure?
Thanks for this info. So far were not on the list. Keeper
My Frugal Life: Thrifty Midwest Mom
Loved your story.Thanks for sharing some wonderful ideas. Hope you win with this one. Keeper
Chuck Roast Barbecue
My mouth was watering just reading this easy to make recipe. Its on my list ofto make. Thanks for sharing. Keeper
Free Computer Training for Senior Citizens?
A good place to start is your senior centers if you have them where you live. Another option is a willing teenager. I was an early senior when I really started learning. Good luck and enjoy, Keeper
Grandfather Mountain Vista (North Carolina)
I was there last Spring. Its breathtaking. When we travel around the NC mountain areas we like to count how many in a range. Weve counted up to 7 deep. Great photos. Thanks for sharing.
Pay Off Your 30 Year Home Mortgage in Only 18 Years
Very good advice. In addition, when writing out the check make a notation on the check principal payment only. Then theres not mistaking where/how its to be applied to your account. Thanks for sharing.
Birthday Cake Card
I always try to make my own cards to give. This is so cute.Thanks for sharing especially with the photos.
Removing Urine Stains from a Mattress?
Years ago I worked at a hotel. We sprinkled the entire area with corn starch then laid a sheet of plastic over the area. The following day it was vacuumed up. It only works of fresh stains.
Getting Rid of Shredded Paper?
Some pet stores take it for their Hamsters, Gerbils etc. Its good for weed control also. Try calling your local animal shelters also.
Wrap Grapefruit In Newspaper
All excellent tips to remember. Having lived in FL.for almost 30 years I sure miss my fresh picked fruit.The only thing Ive pick here is apples. One tree thats not mentioned much is thePonderosa Lemon.Well worth trying one. ; ) Thanks for another Thumbs up...
Caring For Newborn Kittens
Awesome tips. Thanks for the formula recipe too. I especially like the one of putting them in a sock. Keeper
Simple Citrus Pie
This sounds really great for this nasty heat wave were all under. 2 thumbs up again.Thanks for sharing. Keeper
Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork are my favorites. Cant wait to try it and thanks for sharing another Thumbs Up! Keeper
Tate (Persian)
He is the most beautiful Persian Ive ever seen.How lucky you both are. Thanks for sharing.
Birthday Hair Clip
What a cute idea for a little girl. My grand daughters turning five shortly and I have time to make some of these for her. Thanks for sharing.
Salmon Patties
I must be one of the few that has never had a salmon patty. After reading your yummy recipe Ill give it a shot.Thanks for sharing. I must add,between you and Pookarina its hard lose weight! : ) Keeper
Buying Items for a Fluro Party?
Not knowing what afluro partywas. I Googled it. Just Google fluro party and youll see several things to choose from. Hope this helped.
Saving Money on Household Expenses?
First off, welcome to thrifty fun. Youve come to the right site to find many things on saving money,recycling almost anything,fabulous recipes,crafts etc. With your hectic household I hope you find the time to visit here often.You must have a lot to share with...
Child and Dog Are Very Attached?
When I was young my dog went everywhere with me. Im sure its hard for any very small child to understand why the dog cant go certain places.Try a short walk with your child then right back to the house and dog then next trip a bit longer.Your child will learn...
Deviled Chicken
My mouth is watering! This sounds really good. Thanks for sharing another winner. Keeper
Making Grandma's Secret Spot Remover?
If you Google Grandmas secret spot removeryoull get several site to explore. Hope this helped.
Recycling or Reusing Old Cell Phones?
Stella, if you Google recycle old cell phonesyoull find quite a few options to choose from. Hope this helps you.
My Frugal Life: Penny Wise or Pound Foolish
I guess we can go a bit overboard on some things! Thanks for sharing some funny stuff. I agree with SusannL,no pantyhose food straining! Keeper
Snowball Cake
This is a great recipe for our hottest weather in years. I started buying the store brand whipped topping when it was on sale and I actually like the taste better and saving money where I can. Thanks for sharing this one and all your others. : ) Keeper
Recipe for Duncan Hines Pecan Nut Muffins?
Not sure if youll find what your looking for but try here: http://www.crossroads-market.com/hard-to-find-grocer/
Back-to-School Eraser Mini Signs
I loved this craft/gift idea. Thanks for photos and easy to follow directions. Thanks for sharing too.
No Mix Coconut-Cherry Bars
Oh my,these sound so good. Right now I dont have condensed milk on hand. I wonder if the homemade version will work as well(?). My recipe box is overflowing. Thanks for sharing. Keeper
Making Cheese from Sour Milk?
I found this when I googledsour milk recipes: http://www.cooks.com/rec/story/121/
Sweet Potato Puff
Im with Julia.I prefer the real deal but buy the can ones on sale to keep on reserve. This sounds so good and in my recipe box. ToSongwritter I agree with your grand daughter and Id just fold them in before putting the mixture into the baking dish. 2 Thumbs...
Photo: Mom and My Sis (1940's)
Memories are sweet and so was your story. Back in the early 50s when I was around 7 we visited my uncles dairy farm in Maine.I can still hear the laughter after being sent to the barn forChocolate Milk. Thanks for sharing.
Finding Free Printable Spice Labels?
Martha Stewarts site had some beautiful spice labels some time back.
Wildlife: Byron the Cheetah (Anne Van Dyk Cheetah...
What a wonderful experience this was for you. Beautiful photo.Thanks for sharing.
Can an Injured Child Qualify for Disability Benefits?
Did you have an attorney for the accident? If you did, ask them.
Homemade Yellow Cake
Thumbs up again Julia. Just let me know when you make the next one.Ill bring my own fork and plate. ; )
Banish Slugs from Your Garden
Im glad your container gardening is paying off for you. No slugs! even better. Its so rewarding to be able to grow anything.Last year was a disaster for me so I didnt plant anything this year. Thumbs up from me... ; )
Swedish Meatballs
I love Swedish meatballs. I dont use pork in mine and I add 1/4 tsp.of allspice. The mace sounds good.Thanks for sharing.
Spaghetti Sauce Tips
Great recipe. My mom taught me years ago to add a bit of sugar. It cut the acidity a little bit! Thanks for sharing.
Pineapple Sauce
This sounds really good.As you know Im aPineapple Junkie. Thanks for another use for pineapple. ; )
Making a Water Bottle Cozy?
Great use of an orphan sock! You can cut off the bottom to the length you need. ; )
Hush Puppies
Hi Julia,thanks for sharing this one.I misplaced my recipe and was going to ask for yours. As always,another winner.
Using a Pressure Canner?
Heres a site for pressure canning: http://www.greenbeansnmore.com/canning-green-beans.html
Planting Armeria Maritima Seeds?
This what I found when I Googled: Armeria maritima is a neat little plant for edging borders, or growing in a rockery or between paving stones. It forms evergreen tussocks of grassy leaves, and throughout spring and summer produces rounded flower heads composed...
Pineapple Meringue Cake
Oh wow. Im going to try this one. I love anything pineapple! My recipe box is stuffed! Thanks for sharing.
Mom's Scalloped Potatoes
Thanks for sharing another of my favorite comfort foods. I also love the addition ofratcheese! : )
Marsha's Pepper Steak
Im sort of a lazy cook. I prefer my onions and green peppers in strips. This was one of my dads favorites. Thanks for sharing.
Basic History from Historical Movies
I love TCM also. Would I believe an undergrad.was unaware of the original 13 colonies being on the East Coast? Certainly! Kids today seem to be passed through the educational system. Some pay others to write term papers etc. Im ababy boomer, IMO,what worked...
My Frugal Life: Thrifty Grandmas Stay With You Forever
Thanks for sharing your warm,wonderful story. Its nice to see another poster from the UK.I have friends in Hull. Like Kendy, I love to figure out your sayings equal to ours. Although we may be an ocean apart our lives and stories can be the same.
Classic Boiled Custard Pudding
Thanks for this one. I consider custard a comfort food from my childhood. : ) My recipe box is filling up faster than I can cook all this good stuff.Thanks for another winner.
Miss Etta's Fourth of July Pickles
Heres thumbs up again for what is another winner. Thanks for sharing.
Being Denied Visits with Grandchildren?
Peggy,I share your sadness.I have the same problem. Mine live in another state but Ive tried all I can think of to mend fences and so far nothing has worked. Ill continue to send cards for all occasions and gifts for birthdays and Christmas and pray for the...
Hand Washing Sweaters and Delicates
Another great tip Julia. My own mother taught me this way and I taught my daughter and also my son. I think its important to also teach our sons to be able to fend for themselves if need be. Thanks for sharing again.
Looking for a Free Pattern for a Puff Quilt?
Heres an A to Z list of free quilt patterns: http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/third.htm
Finding a Family Circle 4th of July Decoration from the 1980s?
Try logging onto the Family Circle site and see if they have an archives section.If not see if theres acontact uslink and leave a message.
