Tigger (Domestic Cat)
What a darling orange kitty and a very sweet story to go with him. Thank you for sharing him with us. He is so lucky to have you and vicsy- versy. Wishing you a very long and happy life together. Lee
Potato Scones
These sound so good, and I will have to try them. I like any kind of potato bread or rolls. Thanks for sharing. Lee
Fresh Blueberry Crisp
There are two places that I should stay away from when Im hungry. One is the grocery store, and the other is Thrifty Funs Recipe Group. This crisp sounds so good that Ill be eating a peanut butter sandwich just to quiet my wolf so I can go to sleep. We shall...
Ripening Fresh Fruits You've Purchased
I remember my mom used to have tricks like this. I sure wish Id paid more attention. Thank for the excellent tip. Lee
Corn Pudding
Corn is always good and a required side dish at every big holiday and family meal for us. This casserole sounds really good. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Lee
Old Fashioned Peach Cake
We will make this cake. Its something that pleases our entire family, Im sure. We all like peach anything. Youll get our vote. Lee
Apple Brown Betty
I think our family would have to be classified as dessert lovers, and each of us have our favorites, however, you just cant beat a good baked apple dessert. So many ways to serve it hot, warm or cold. Hubby used to take it cold in his lunch bucket with a big...
Easy Pineapple Cake
Just the type of dessert I was looking for. Its going to go just fine with my roast pork dinner on Sunday. Mashed potatoes, gravy, a big tossed salad with grape tomatoes out of my garden, and fresh baked rolls. Now, think Easy Pineapple Cake. Thanks so much...
Apple Harvest Cake
Im sure there is somewhere that I could order black walnuts from, but I would enjoy the English Walnuts until I could find the black ones. This is a very delicious sounding cake, and its going right into my dessert file. Thank you for sharing Dorothy. Lee
Mama Ward's Pickles
I really enjoy making what I call Do Over Pickles. You save so much of the work by buying already done pickles and changing them enough to suit yourself and family. You are also getting them cheaper than you would be if you bought the Kirby cukes and started...
Refinishing an Old End Table
A very well done job. What a difference 6 hours and some work made. Kudos to you, and thanks for sharing your handiwork with us. Lee
Zoey (Heeler/Border Collie)
Great story and a good-looking dog. I like her coloring which may be typical of her breed, but seems unusual. Thank you for sharing her picture and story with us. Lee
Two More Garden Gifts
Great items for your garden which Id love to see. It sounds so interesting and unique. Id like to see more pictures when you have time. Thank you for sharing. Lee
Beef Stroganoff
Sounds delicious and we love stroganoff, so into my recipe box it goes. Thank you for sharing. Lee
Glazed Meat Loaf
Im up early with a first cup of coffee. I must get up and build a lunch to take to work today, and if only I had this meatloaf to make myself a nice fat sandwich. . Ill have one next week though. There is no sandwich that tastes as good as a tasty meatloaf...
Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Green Onions
Our family is pretty much like everyone else here. We like potatoes made just about every way you can think of. They seem kinda basic, and I have many good recipes for them, BUT, I dont have one like this. I must agree with you that they are the perfect accompaniment...
Frank The Shelter Cat (Siamese)
Stunning looking cat and those eyes are so beautiful. Someone is very lucky to be taking this darling home. Thank you for sharing his pictures and story. Lee
Greenhouse at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Ohio)
I love greenhouses too, and will visit them anytime I have the chance to see and enjoy them. I like being surrounded by all the greenery and lush plants. The flowers are always a bonus. Thank you for sharing your photography skills. This is a very beautiful...
Lemon Supreme Dessert Cake
As my granddaddy would say, this is a fine tasting cake Lee, and Ill agree with him. Im still making your Lemon Supreme Cake that you shared with us a few years ago, and this is something like gilding the lily. Well sure try it, and I know itll be good too...
Newborn Calf
I spent a lot of my childhood on a farm with my grandparents too, and there really isnt any better kind of living in the world. I loved and petted every baby animal, and cried when some were turned into the best food you could ask for. I got to raise a calf...
Dallas (Pomeranian)
Its very thoughtful of you to think of the people who you were able to get your puppy from. He was meant for your family though, so rest assured that he is probably very happy and secure with you. He is a darling little bundle of puppy-joy. Thanks for sharing...
Fry (Cat)
Buddy is a very beautiful golden tiger kitty, and he looks so laid-back and comfy, so I imagine him to be a sweetheart to live with. They can be the most loving and affectionate of cats. Thank you for sharing him with us. Lee
Taco Soup
This looks like a recipe our family would readily accept as a regular, so Ill add it to the box of family favorites and see which kid finds it first. They go through that recipe box about once or twice a week. I enjoy surprising them with new additions. Thank...
Pay Off Your 30 Year Home Mortgage in Only 18 Years
We learned this from our daughter when she was in the 7th grade, not from our mortgage broker, and not from the banker who held the mortgage on a previous home. It was in a 7th grade mathematics text book. Isnt it amazing that the mortgage companies or the...
Wrap Grapefruit In Newspaper
If you have your own citrus trees and are picking fruit, dont just pull them from the tree either. Take some nippers so that you can cut about an inch of the stem along with the fruit from the tree. Leaving that small amount of stem on each piece of fruit helps...
Wrap Grapefruit In Newspaper
Weve never had citrus trees, but I can vouch for the newspaper when shipping any other fruit as well as wrapping each piece for the refrigerator drawers. We even keep onions and potatoes this way in the bottom drawer and they seem to last almost forever. Thumbs...
Caring For Newborn Kittens
Really good instructions. Weve had to feed and care for many baby animals whose mothers couldnt or didnt for one reason or another. I really like your suggesting of using a sock for securing the little feet and claws as well as acting as a great clean-up item...
Gunter (Orange Tabby)
He looks like a hunter, and I dont think hed ever be happy as an indoor cat. He is beautiful though, and its nice that youre helping him with extra food, and good clean water. Nice pictures. Thank you for sharing him. Lee
Baby Cat (Russian Blue)
What a sweet little fellow. He is a darling cat. Thanks for sharing him with us. Lee
Painting Left For The "Secret" Path Garden
Thank you Vi for sharing that sweet story and new pictures of your Secret Garden. I think you should maybe ask that nice little girl to bring her sister over one afternoon and serve them tea and cookies. Or maybe lemonade and cookies. They would never forget...
Hush Puppies
Oh Dear, Ive not even found anyone else who knew what I was talking about. I should have known that someone on ThriftyFun would know, and here I find lots of people know all about them. Im so glad. Ive tried to explain to others about what Hush Puppies are...
Heavenly Tarts
Sound good and I like the difference in the shape. Have you ever added ground cinnamon to the sugar you roll them in? Thanks for sharing. Lee
Arizona Mountain Soup
This sounds like such a good and hearty soup. Our family all love soup anytime of the year, and its a great summer lunch or dinner food. Goes with any kind of sandwich or salad and I like that brown rice in there too. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Lee
Tony (Black Cat)
Beautiful Cat. I hope he isnt having too much trouble with that renal condition, and you are so good for cooking special for him. You know hed do it for you too. I wish you both well. Lee
Pineapple Meringue Cake
Just learning how to make my own cake flour (which I never buy) is worth keeping this recipe, however the recipe sounds so good, and you make it seem easy enough to make, Ill probably make it just the way youve written it Julia. I might even try adding coconut...
Pip (Calico Cat)
I cant remember ever seeing a kitty with such vibrant colors and perfect markings like Pips. You were very lucky to find her, and you no doubt saved her life. Bless you for that and for making her your own fur-baby. She looks so happy all curled up there. This...
My Frugal Ways
Single moms of sons are really smart for taking advantage of those free classes in home maintenance that home-building stores offer. It gives the young boys and men what theyre missing in the absence of Shop training in our schools now. Same with the cooking...
2x4 Christmas Carolers
Very nice Christmas craft. Id like to try making them. Hope mine turn out as cute as yours are. Thanks for a great idea. Lee
Wildlife: Tiger Swallowtail
Lovely color contrast and great photography. Thanks for sharing with us. Lee
Morris (Cat)
How precious. Such a sweet baby and an orange tabby cat make an ideal couple. Thanks for sharing the photos. Lee
Cat Does Not Like to Sit and Be Petted?
Try brushing him with a natural bristle brush which is much more gentle than any other. Hell probably grow more comfortable with your stroking once he sees how nice the brushing is. Just a suggestion. Lee
Herby's Angel Biscuits
They sure do sound good. Ive not made biscuits in ages as I never have time. This I might do, and my family would love them. Working a full time job takes all the energy out of me and it seems all we have is the same old stand-bys all the time. Biscuits with...
Cleo (Shepherd Mix)
I cant say that Ive ever met a dumb animal, but I sure have met a bunch of dumb people. Itd be wonderful if we knew what the animals know about health issues and who needs them the most. Maybe one day, our really smart people will figure it out. Somehow I doubt...
Paper Flower Bowl
I really like this simple little crafting idea. It turns out so nice, and is something the kids will enjoy making. Thank you for sharing and the pictures are great too. Lee
My Frugal Life: Healing on the Oregon Coast
Wonderful and inspiring story. Many people need healing of the heart and mind as well as the physical, and I hope they read your story and are able to see parts of themselves in it. Maybe youve helped many who never knew where to start to help themselves. I...
Fourth of July Coffee Cake
I really must try this. We have a Saturday Ladies Card Game once a month, and this would make a great addition to the lunch we potluck before the games start. I sometimes get so tired of the same old stuff all the time, and weve not had a coffee-cake on the...
Fresh Summer Vegetable Soup with Pasta
I see so few soups which contain the turnip roots that I just love. Being from the south, we always added what we called purple top turnips, and if a bit of the green stem went into the pot too, that was just fine. Everything in this soup are vegetables that...
Julia's Macaroni Salad
This is the most different combination of flavors Ive ever seen in a pasta salad. I agree with you as to its being a great contrast to the usual sweet potato salads, egg, and tuna. A very welcomed change. This is a keeper. Thank you so much. Lee
Make Your Own Trail Mix
I could almost live on this kind of eating and think of all the time Id save. Thanks for sharing that list Lee
Cooking Stems of Broccoli and Hearts of Cabbage
Youre taking about 2 of my familys favorite vegetables, and you are right about the difference in cooking times for stems/stalks/florets of broccoli, and Im sure the same applies to cabbage hearts, however I have always treated cabbage hearts as cooks treat...
Old Fashioned Pot Roast
This will make a great after-church Sunday meal, even if I have to warm it up and cook rice. My bunch are meat eaters and if I add carrots to the crockpot, theyll eat them cooked this way. Thumbs Up. Lee
Watergate Salad
I remember when this was all the rage back in the 60s, I think it was. Everyone was making it, and it showed up at every church supper or family gathering. I love the stuff. LOL. It was my first experience with pistachio pudding too. Before that, Id eaten pistachio...
Candy (Dog)
Sometimes our pets have a roundabout way of getting to us, and there is usually at least 1 middleman. She was obviously meant to be your fur-baby. From what I could see, Candy isnt at all ugly, but beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and I see her as being...
My Frugal Life: Surviving After A Loss
Ive always felt that losing a child would have to be the most difficult for a mother to face, however, Ive been told that to lose your mate is even more difficult. When parents lose a child, they have one another to lean on, but when a mate is lost, you must...
Paint Strip Snowman
This is so cute. Im going to start right now collecting paint strips and do something like this. Very much like paper piecing, so it should be easy enough. Might have to find some patterns out of childrens coloring books. Really good idea though. Thank you...
Short'nin Bread
Well, Julia, you knew my curiosity would be inflamed until I tried this, and you were right. It was, and I did. Now, Ill probably have to make shortnin bread every weekend. My kids thought it was fried gingerbread, and gobbled it up. It kinda looks like fried...
Making Cookies With Cake Mix?
This is the way I make cookies using cake mix. Box of cake mix , 2 layer size (your choice of flavor) 2 eggs 1/2 -2/3 cup Mazola corn oil (1/2 cup oil gives you thicker, softer cookies and 2/3 cup oil will make thinner, crispier cookies) Add 1/2 cup of raisins...
Valentine's Sweetheart Cake
My problem with making a cake this good is Id want to eat about half of it myself, and would keep nibbling until it was gone. Ill make it when theres a crowd around to eat it all up in a hurry. It sounds really luscious, and has everything I like best in it...
Decorative Fabric Banners
These would work very well for a birthday party instead of using the crepe paper streamers that just get tossed after every party. We have a family members birthday coming up in May, and that gives me plenty of time to make up these all color-coordinated with...
In Memory Of Webster (Cat)
Dear CaroleeRose, I cant tell you how sorry I am to hear that your Webster has made the trip to the Rainbow Bridge. I know your heart is hurting and youll feel empty for a while, but instead of celebrating his death for too long, start celebrating his life...
Cheeseball Heaven
Weve noticed a few items disappearing from the shelves of our Walmart, and have wondered if its going to get to the point that we will only be able to buy thngs that are being made or grown in China, Mexico, the islands etc. I do not like the thought of that...
Mohave Fruit Salad
Robin, this salad sounds so fresh and nice. Im going to make it sometime over the weekend. Itll go great with a dinner of homemade beef-vegetable soup. Just the perfect touch. Thank you for a great recipe. Lee
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Thank goodness I still have enough kid in me to love gingerbread everything from cookies to cake and muffins. It is something that takes me all the way back to when I was in the first grade at school, and would come home to mom in the kitchen with nice warm...
Scenery: Frosty Leaves
Very refreshing. Leaves a lot to the imagination which is what makes it such a great photograph. A nice picture to paint if only I were an artist. Thank you for taking time to share with us. Lee
Intense Sunset and My Cat
One of the most unusual photos Ive seen in a long time. Reminds me of something one would see in a Science Fiction film. Pretty cat too. Thanks for sharing this great shot. Lee
Decorative Note Cards
Julia, I agree with keeper60. These are as pretty as they can be, and the instructions perfectly clear. I really like the idea of running it through the printer and layering punched designs on it. Looks very professional. I also like the suggestion of a heart...
Zelda (Tabby)
Hello Melanie, You are so lucky to have Zelda, and vice-versa. She is a very pretty cat and looks like she is very wise. They know more about us than we know about them, thats for sure. Take care of one another. Hugs, Lee
Lace Fans
Adorable little Victorian touches to add to a large variety of items including other crafts. Thank you for great instructions for the nicely done craft idea. I also appreciate the tip on stiffening the lace to hold the pleats. Lee
Barbie Doll and Clothes "Trunk"
Beautiful use of something that Id not have known what to do with but add it to the collection of odds and ends already in the garage. Too nice to throw out, but I wouldnt have thought about making the wine box into a nice little storage box. Great idea. This...
Uses for Old Christmas or Greeting Cards
I never thought about using them in scrap booking. New heads offer new ideas. Thank you dwedenoja. Lee
Spool Dolls
Cute as a button Myst. I can remembr my granny making things like this with all her wooden spools. Dont see many wooden spools anymore unless they are at a craft store. Not quite the same as the ones we grew up with though. Some of the ones I grew up with were...
Paper Cone Christmas Tree
I love this little tree, and all it takes is time and patience. Everything else is pretty much what you have. It wouldnt have to be red rhinestone stickers. It could be beads or buttons even, if you take time to paint or glitter them. I really like this. My...
My Frugal Holiday: The Old Family Bible
What a beautiful and unifying tradition. There are so many people who have nothing traditional in their lives, and I think its a shame. The lovely traditions are the things that keep family ties strong. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us. I...
Cream Cheese and Manzanilla Stuffed Celery
We like celery with almost anything stuffed in it. Cream cheese with chopped pecans, peanut butter, pimento cheese, so this recipe will definitely be included in my book. Thank you Deeli. Lee
Pasta Fagioli
Love Pasta Fagioli soup! Its what we always get at Olive Garden on the luncheon menu. All you can eat of salad, soup and breadsticks. Best lunch I can think of in the wintertime, and not too bad in the summer either for that matter. Thanks for sharing a great...
Mocha Pudding (or Pie)
Pudding is my guys favorite dessert, and I can live with it as long as its really good. This recipe is something I think I might even enjoy. Sounds easy too, so thats a big plus. Ill let you know. :-) Thank you for sharing Pookarina. Lee
McDonald's Big Mac Special Sauce (Copycat)
I am in absolute agreement with Deeli. I have actually dreamed about McDonalds Big Macs when Im dieting. I can live without the French fries and all the other good stuff, but I put my foot down when it comes to giving up everything. I want to enjoy at least...
Ebony (Cat)
Who is the one paying for the food? You, right? Then, yes, you are her pet, her slave (but what could be nicer?). Ebony is beautiful. Lee
Gargamel (Basset Hound)
What a cutie-pie. I think he likes he camera. And his costume is adorable. Lee
Gizmo The Cat
Just look at that precious sweet little face. She is adorable. Our fur-babies seem to take on the personality of just whatever it is we need them to be. She loves you too. Thank you for sharing Gizmo with us.
Keep 6 Inch Paper at Desk for Measuring
If you run out of paper, just use a dollar bill, any denomination. They are right on 6. Dont know about cm or mm, as beads etc are sometimes measured. My first-grade teacher taught every class this back in the 1940s, and I imagine she taught every first grade...
Charlotte (Bernese Mountain Dog)
She is beautiful and looks like she has the sweetest and most gentle disposition. I would love to meet her. :-) Thanks for sharing Charlotte. She is getting a thumbs up from us.
24 Hour Dessert
This sounds like its really delicious. Very rich, huh? Thanks for the recipe. Im going to try it.
Acey and Gizzy (Mixed Breed)
Both look like good fun-loving doggies and they must be very pleasant to live with, all except for the hospital trips. Not only costly, but frightening as well. Poor baby. They are just like children though, and have to be watched every minute seems like. Thank...
How Do I Make Pancakes?
Actually, some company makes the pancake mix that comes in a plastic bottle which you add water, shake and pour. Couldnt get any more simple, and they even taste good. I learned it from my DIL whose mom didnt cook much, but worked all the time. Shes taught...
My Frugal Life: Good Investments
Great Investments! Very good ideas for saving money that most of us can use. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Lee
Thanksgiving Dressing
Im already getting in the mood for Thanksgiving goodies too. This sounds so good. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Lee
My Frugal Life: Knit and Natter
I do a lot of the same types of scavenging for yarn for all my crochet work. It just delights me when I can undo a sweater purchased at the thrift store for a dollar, and crochet nice things for friends and family. I dont like to sit with idle hands, and making...
Coffee Filter Doily
Excellent and crafty idea. Youre getting a thumbs up from me too. Thanks for sharing. Lee
Angel (Cat)
Should you ever become hard-of -hearing, her repeated responses with more volume will come in handy. :-) That is just too cute. Glad to see that you have a great companion. Cats do make good ones for sure. Thank you for sharing your Angel with us. Lee
Decorated Storage Boxes
I really like these pretty boxes and I think your favorite color is the same as mine. If Im not careful, I make everything blue, but I can see that your trim and decorative touches are so full of little elegant laces, ribbons and other interesting touches so...
