December 9, 2008 | ThriftyFun

Ice Cream Cone OrnamentsQuick, easy, and fun for children to make.

Fancy Cranberry TuCroissantsBlend together cream cheese, orange marmalade and pecans. Spread on bottom of croissant. Add 2 deli turkey slices, spread some of the cranberry jelly and top with leaf lettuce.

Use Curtains to Wrap Pillows for BolsterI have been redecorating my bedroom and found many items at yard sales, trash day, etc. I have a "new" hand made quilt for my bed that was given to me, and I needed something to accent it. Since I live on a fixed income, my brain went into gear.

Making a Christmas Wreath for NothingFind a pine tree with branches close to the ground. Cut enough branches for you to make a wreath. Make a circle base with the branches and then build on with other branches. I used twine to bind the wreath, you can use craft wire or even ribbon.

Breeding a Shih Tzu How old should a Shih Tzu be before having a baby?

Netscape Won't Load AnymoreI use Netscape as my browser and today it loaded fine earlier in the day, but when I tried to load it a second time it won't load, in fact there's absolutely no response when I click on the icon.

Poem for Gift Bag of Small ItemsAs so many others, I am trying to think of cute, cost effective gift ideas! I remember a friend got a really cute and memorable little bag of goodies at her work last year. The bag had things like a Hershey kiss, a piece of string, and a little poem/note for each item in the bag.

Trimming Stocks on African VioletsI read on the internet that you had to trim the stock of an African violet when transplanting it. My plants have very thick stocks and one plant actually has two that have joined together to make an arch that is breaking through the soil. Since I have never had violets with thick stocks I am bewildered what to do.

Getting a Safe UnjammedHow do I get into my jammed safe?

Game Ideas for Elementary School DanceI need a game to play at an elementary school dance. We've tried limbo and hula hooping but we're looking for something else for a large group of kids. Any ideas?

George Washington and Christmas Decorating IdeasDoes anyone have any ideas on how to incorporate George Washington and Christmas into decorating for the holidays? It for something at my work. We can do just about anything. Any help would be appreciated.

Using a Dremel to Drill Through GlassI'm trying to drill a hole in a 1/4 in. piece of glass with my Dremel tool. I have a diamond tipped bit with a rounded end. The Dremel is a single speed Multi-pro 30,000 rpm. It just seems to be taking a really long time to get through it. How long should it take?

Apple Cider for Acid RefluxHas anyone heard of using apple cider being used for acid reflux?

Using Salt to Clean DrainsCan you clean drains with salt?

Suggestions for Easy-to-Use Cell PhoneI'd like to purchase a cell phone for my husband for Christmas. He's 73 and just needs a real basic, easy to use, no frills phone. Any suggestions? Thanks all.

Dessert Recipes Using Fresh PineappleI am looking for a dessert recipe that uses fresh pineapple. I know it cannot be gelatin. Thank you for any help.

Sticker Remover Made Plastic CloudyI have a clear plastic cover for a jewelry box. It had some stains on the top. I tried to removed them with sticker remover. I totally ruined the finish and now it's all cloudy. Is there anything I can do to save this piece? It can't be replaced.

Dog has Dry, Crusty Skin PatchesMy miniature schnauzer has dry, crusty patches on her skin on her back and stomach. She has been treated for a bacterial infection for 4 weeks. She has been off the meds for 2 weeks and they are coming back. Does anyone know why this is happening?

Cat Rolls in Litter BoxHave any of you seen a cat who rolls in his litter box? When I caught him doing this the cat box was fairly clean with almost new litter except in the bottom corner where he wasn't rolling. He had used this box to go in 2 times so it wasn't brand new litter. He's a strange cat that hardly ever cleans himself. In fact we call him Pig Pen because he loves to lay and roll in the soft dirt outside to "powder" himself in the summer time.

Bark Mulch is MoldingI recently put down weed blocker and then covered it with a mixture of small bark wood chip mulch and cocoa shell mulch. There are large areas that look covered in mold. I went to break it up and it "dusted the air". Is this dangerous? The area is dewy in the morning and doesn't get more than 5 hours of direct sunlight, if it's even a sunny day. How can I prevent/remove the moldy areas?

Outer Walls of Trailer Getting WetWe have lived in a trailer for 2 years and every winter we have been here the outside walls in the closet area and now to the front of the mobile is wet and showing small signs of mold. It only does it as it gets cold.

Christmas Crafts Using Kraft Cheese JarsDoes anyone have any craft ideas using the small kraft cheese jars for Christmas? Thank you.

Canning Homemade MarinadesIf I put homemade marinades in a jar for a gift how long will they keep? Does preparing them weeks (maybe months) ahead of time ruin them?

Washer Not Getting Dust Out of ClothesTop load washing machine not getting dust and debris out. I have done a search and figured out that it is probably an uncleared drain. It is draining the water, but my clothes could be more wrung out I suppose.

Transplanting Moss from the WoodsIf I pick up a fair sized rock or large piece of bark and place them in the shade in my garden will they need anything else other than misting or watering?

Removing Cheese from a SpongeHow do you get cheese off of a dish washing sponge?

Paint Color Ideas for Room with Black FloorWhat wall color would go best with a black floor?

Sealing a Vellum PrintAfter putting the print on vellum, I tried an acrylic spray on the vellum to seal the print but it bubbles. Does anyone have a suggestion on what to use to seal the vellum without it bubbling? Thanks.

What Breed is My Dog?I was just wondering what main breeds my dog is made up of. I figure he has some German shepherd in him but I was wondering what else he might have.

Cucumber Cottage Cheese DipBlend onion, cucumber, lemon juice and egg in blender. Add cheeses, blend 3 seconds. Sason.

Pattern for an Infant's Kitty Cat HatDoes anyone have a pattern for the pussy cat hat or infant kitty cat hat? If so I would like a copy. I am trying to knit a infant hat with pussy cat ears. Thank you.

Reselling Denim ClothingIf I buy denim at a thrift store and paint it, can I put my own label on the denim to re-sell?

Crocheted WreathTo make these fast I use double strands and a size "N" hook. This is about 3.5 inches in diameter. Chain 6 and form a chain. Single crochet in that ring till you have 24 and slip stitch to join.

Salvage Grocery Stores Near Cummings, GAIs there a salvage or discount grocery store in or near Cummings, GA? I have a friend who lives there and she would like to know.

Six Year Old Keeps Peeing on the FloorMy six year old step son won't stop peeing on the floor in his room. I have tried everything that I can think of and nothing works. What should I do?

Felting a Wool SweaterCan anyone explain how to felt wool sweaters easily. Mine don't felt all that well.

Oreo Crust Cheesecake with Caramel IcingDoes anyone have the recipe for cheesecake with Oreo crust and caramel icing?

Quilting Chair With Storage CompartmentsSeveral years ago I saw a quilting chair that appears to be a regular living room chair. It was built with special compartments to store quilting supplies.

Soured Cream PrawnsButter four ramekin dishes and divide the shrimps among them. Season well with black pepper. Combine the egg yolk and soured cream and spoon over the shrimps. Dot with the remaining butter Microwave all 4 ramekins together on Power 4, or Simmer for 7-8 minutes.

Removing Chewing Gum from Silk ShirtI am trying to remove gum from my silk shirt. I tried the peanut butter and hot water on my shirt. It came out a little but not all the way. Please help!

Why is Label Glue so Sticky?Loads of people seem to be wondering how to get sticky labels off jam jars etc.. That was my problem and I appreciate all your great helpful hints. Peanut butter, that was a new one for me. I will try anything, I am so frustrated.

What Breed is My Dog?Can anyone please tell me what breed my dog is? No one seems to have any idea. She is 6 months old. She is adorable but I want to know what she is going to look like when she is an adult and how big she will be. Please help!

Parade Float Ideas for Real Estate CompanyI need ideas for a Real Estate company Christmas parade float.

In Memory of CujoWhile cleaning out my desk, I ran across something someone sent in to Dear Abby, when it was still her at the helm. It is the wit and wisdom of a dog, were it able to speak.

Wood Plank Santa ClausChoose your wood source of any size you like. Cut your wooden mittens and boots from scrap wood pieces make them the size needed to match your wooden Santa's body. Paint his body red first, let dry. Paint the top end of the plank, just far enough down in a flesh color to be his face and let dry.