December 19, 2006 | ThriftyFun

Chinese PotatoesChinese Potatoes. I had a great side dish at a new chinese place here in town and would like a recipe for chinese potatoes. Does anyone know of one?

TNT Pecan Pie RecipeTNT Pecan Pie Recipe. Anyone have a TNT Pecan Pie Recipe. I want to make one for the first time this Christmas and I want it to be a hit.

Updating My ComputerUpdating My Computer. My computer has been stored away for about seven months. Within a month, I will be using it again. Can anyone advise me the best way to do all my various updates?

Epilator ReviewsEpilator Reviews. What is the best epilator to use?

Preserving Gingerbread Men CookiesPreserving Gingerbread Men Cookies. I have received the MOST adorable gingerbread men cookies with them in various Yoga Poses. I DO NOT want to eat them. I would LOVE to preserve them.

Shining Patent Leather ShoesShining Patent Leather Shoes. How do I shine Patent leather shoes?

Wrinkled MicrofiberWrinkles on a Microfiber. How do you remove deep wrinkles on a microfiber couch back which has slumped. I am puffing back up the back cusion and want to get the slump wrinkles out.

Preventing Bladder InfectionsPreventing Bladder Infections. Are there any remedies, old or NEW that will help me from getting bladder infections so often? I know the usual things, if you have anything unusual I would love to hear about it.

Soap Stain on MicrofiberSoap Stain on Microfiber. My 3 year old son squirted liquid soap (softsoap) on the cushions of my microfiber sofa. I blotted the soap with a clean towel, but it left huge stains on the cushions. Any idea how to get rid of the stains?

Gift Note IdeasI need a note or words for a note to write on a gift. I am giving an anonymous gift (a shirt, wal-mart gift card and a few small items) to a student who is a foster child and is having some tough issues to deal with right now.

Ornaments Using BeadsDoes anyone have some good ideas for ornaments using beads?

Coupon ExpertI am seeking a coupon expert to come to our library and give a talk to other interested adults. Is there a person who does programming or public speaking events like this?

A Natural Growing TreeThis year, instead of getting a big cut Christmas tree, my family bought a small one in a pot. This way, we can put it out into the garden for the rest of the year and keep it for several years to come. It's a nice idea if you prefer a real tree to an artificial one, but don't want to have to buy one every year.

Nicotine Stains on FingersHow do I get nicotine stains off my fingers?

Removing Permanent Marker in HairPermanent Marker in Hair. My daughter created highlights in her hair with a red permanent marker, how can I remove it?

How can I make a thermos?How can I make a thermos?

White Stains AppearingI have started having white marks/stains on all my dark colored polyester pants and most tops. The marks are all over the clothes; back, sleeves, etc. (not underarm).

I Hate My WallpaperMy kitchen counter is old and it's RED! Walls have beige wallpaper with green plaid on the bottom and an apple border on top. I HATE IT!

Making a Kitchen Splash GuardI need to fashion a splash guard for my kitchen sink. Does anyone have any ideas?

Decorating a StockingHow can I decorate a Christmas stocking for a 10 month old girl? She's my granddaughter.

Hanging a Blanket on the WallCould anyone tell me how to hang a blanket on a wall without damaging the blanket? It is not a really heavy blanket.

Turpentine Smell on ClothingI used Goo Gone cleaner on jeans to get rid of dried paint. I washed them with other clothes not thinking about it and now the whole load of laundry smells on turpentine.

Removing Stains From a Wool SweaterHow can I remove old food stains from a favorite wool sweater? The stains are front and center.

Cleaning Ring Around The CollarCleaning Ring Around The Collar. How do I remove yellowing and ring around the collar from white cotton dress shirts?

My Hair is SheddingHow can I stop my hair from shedding?

Is there a cooking oil that is better for us?I heard you can substitute apple sauce for oil but is there an oil that is better for us? I am a diabetic and so is my father, I like to make him pumpkin bread but it calls for 1 cup of oil.

Blue and White SweaterI recently washed a blue and white sweater, the blue faded onto my white. How do i get the white back to white?

Biting NailsHow can I stop my 5 year old son from biting his nails? He doesn't even realize that he's doing it, until I tell him to stop. He has bitten one so bad, that it was bleeding.

Disposing of Paint ContainersWhere do I dispose of paint containers?

Cherry CakeCherry Cake recipes.

Egg and Cheese PuffsRecipe for Egg and Cheese Puffs. Beat eggs and combine with other ingredients. Drop from a spoon into a skillet with hot fat and brown slowly over low heat, about 2 minutes on each side.

Sparky's First SnowSparky was really excited about our first snowfall! The big fat flakes floated down all around him, and he just didn't know which one to try to catch first!

The Gift of Soup!I have several people I wanted to get Christmas gifts for, but no $ to buy anything fancy. So I made some homemade dry soup that is practical and inexpensive. I even created my own label!

Roasted PecansRecipe for Roasted Pecans. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place pecans into a bowl, melt butter and pour over them. Stir to coat nuts.

Chocolate CrunchRecipe for Chocolate Crunch. In medium saucepan, add all ingredients (except peanuts and cereal) and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

Walnut OrnamentAn easy traditional Christmas ornament. Take a walnut shell, add a loop of ribbon or other cord (to hang it) and glue the 2 halves around the cord.

Christmas BrowniesCrushed peppermint candy make these brownies a special Christmas treat.

Holiday Gifts for Co-WorkersHoliday gifts for Co-Workers. REMEMBER - not everyone celebrates Christmas, so be thoughtful. This idea took care of about 20 people. Last year for the men in the office, my kids and I baked brownies in muffin tins and placed them on Holiday theme plates we picked up at the dollar store.

Making Holiday Hand SoapMaking Holiday Hand Soap. Try adding a small amount of cinnamon mouthwash to your pump hand soap for a nice Holiday "extra"!

Frozen Christmas SaladSoften cream cheese to room temperature. Blend with mayonnaise until smooth. fold in whipped cream (or whipped topping) and gently stir in pineapple, cherries, pineapple flavoring and marshmallows.

Handmade Christmas WreathHandmade Christmas Wreath. A couple years ago, I needed a new Christmas wreath for the front door. Being frugal, I wanted to see if I could make one just as nice but more inexpensively than new.

Another Use For The Potato Press/Spaetzle MakerAnother Use For The Potato Press/Spaetzle Maker. We made latkes (potato pancakes) last night for Chanukah. I always have a difficult time squeezing out the excess water from the grated potato and onion.

Christmas Breakfast TraditionChristmas Breakfast Tradition. A special Christmas traditions we have: I make a special Christmas breakfast of fruit and crepes. When I set the table, I put a small creche in the middle of the table with one tall candle.

Presents in the Spirit of the SeasonDon't think you can't give presents, most of us have enough to pass on to share in the spirit of the season. I was reminded of that when an old senior citizen buddy of ours gave us a "new" wood cutting board for our boat that had come out of some ship's teak woodwork.

Turn a Used Box Inside OutFor sending presents by mail instead of using brown paper to cover the box, try recycling a cardboard box that can be gotten from a grocery store or any other store (before they crush them, of course).

Baby's First Christmas OrnamentsWhen my first granddaughter was born I wanted to make a special ornament for her that would last and not break. I bought a set of children's ABC blocks and screwed a small eye hook into the top of each one.

Unusual Chicken PieRecipe for Unusual Chicken Pie. Prepare chicken. Bake pie shell. Combine chicken with remaining ingredients except cheese. Mix well. Spoon into pie shell

Easy Lighted Christmas BasketsThis is a quick and easy gift that packs a big punch. This will light up anyone's Christmas and is a great gift because holiday decorations are always appreciated. Get the kids together and gather your own pinecones it will make for a great outing.

Homemade Duster for CollectionsI have so many collections that need to be dusted and I am constantly misplacing my cloth. I came up with the idea to remove the long strap from a cell phone holder.