Thrifty Tips (January 16, 2019)
If you struggle with using up your avocados before they start to go bad, consider freezing some. Judy walks us through the process step by step. If you have freezing tips to share, please send them in.

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Freezing Avocados

By Judy

Put the avocado halves in a zip top bag and freeze.Avocados do not last long, and you can freeze them to take advantage of sales.

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Making A Memory Board From Packing Materials

By Ana

Making A Memory Board From Packing Materials - board in holder on mantelIt seems with every mail order there is some type of protection for your delivery. This last delivery, had 2 perfectly square Styrofoam sheets in the box. These two beauties will now become memory boards. This is a super easy and thrifty repurposed project!

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Chinese Mustard Greens and Shrimp Soup

By 15mhhm15

Chinese Mustard Greens and Shrimp Soup in bowlThis soup is very versatile. You can eat this as is, paired with rice or even add some noodles into this soup. This is one of my favorite soups and very quick to make with just a few ingredients.

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Water Floral Arrangement with Straw

By Deborah S.

A floral arrangement with a straw for watering.When I receive beautiful flower arrangements, my first thought is "How am I going to water this without getting water all over the table or tablecloth that it sits on." In fact, it worries me so much I don't water them as often as I should. All you need to do is save your plastic straws. Insert one of the straws into the floral form and pour the water through it. No more water on the table and it's easy enough that you can do it every day until the flowers need to go out to the compost pile! Works on all floral arrangements. If your hands are shaky, use a smaller glass to pour the water into the straw.

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Making Hot Tamale Hearts

heart Shaped CandiesWho needs to buy hearts shaped candies for Valentine's day when you can make your own.

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Leaf Patterned Glass Table Top

By tracy

Leaf Patterned Glass Table TopA glass top coffee table can be changed to match the seasons. Every few months. I gather leaves from either my cedar or oak tree and lay them atop the glass. I give it a light coat of spray paint, remove the leaves and once dried, flip the glass over.

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