Thrifty Tips (February 20, 2019)
Grow your own avocado trees by using cardboard egg crates. If you have any creative indoor growing tips for this late winter, please share them with us.

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Today's Featured Post

Avocado Pits in Egg Crates

By Robyn

Avocado Pits in Egg CratesIt is that time of year when I get the wonderful spring fever and want to start growing things. Here are a batch of avocado pits sitting in their own pods made from foam egg crates.

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Removing Stains on Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring
Bathroom with vinyl flooring.
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Decorating Socks with Cute Messages

By 15mhhm15

Decorating Socks with Cute Messages Do you need a last minute, thoughtful and useful Valentine's Day gift idea for your boyfriend, girlfriend, significant other, husband, wife, best friend, soul mate, crush? This would be a super adorable gift, inexpensive and not a gift that will only be used for Valentine's Day.

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Masking Stains on a Wedding Gown

By sissi222

A tube of white toothpaste.When packing your bag with items you want to have on hand for after the wedding and for the reception, put a tube of white toothpaste in. If your dress gets a stain on it during the evening just brush off the stain as much as you can and then smear on a thin layer of toothpaste.

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan)

By attosa

bowl of Butternut Squash Soup This vegan-friendly soup really hits the spot no matter what time of year it is. Its creaminess comes from the squash itself, aided by some delicious coconut milk. It's laced with ginger and lime, giving it a wonderful aroma, too.

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Coin Purse Made from Hot Glue Sticks

By katrine2706

Coin Purse Made from Hot Glue Sticks - finished purseHot glue sticks are amazing, they are not just glue. They can be made into anything. They are for more than just sticking things into place.

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Chocolate Dipped Wafer Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Wafer CookiesThis is a fun way to fancy up store bought cookies. Bring these to your next potluck and they are sure to be a hit.

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Using Lists for Organizing

By star_wars_girl1983

I'm a big list user. I have an excel spreadsheet on my computer with tabs. I have a list for my movies, cookbooks, kitchen items, books, and more. I get this habit from my mom!

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