Thrifty Tips (December 11, 2018)
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Today's Featured Post

Gingerbread Cupcakes

By attosa

decorated Gingerbread CupcakesI love the spicy and sweet flavours of gingerbread. Here, I've incorporated them into a luscious cupcake recipe that I used for a holiday party. I was lucky to find gingerbread man shaped marshmallows at a seasonal sale for 99 cents. They did a good job of representing the flavours when they were set at the dessert table. :)

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Today's Guides
Using Lestoil For Stains
hand washing a piece of clothing
Using a Blanket as a Christmas Tree Skirt
A blanket being used as a Christmas tree skirt.
Storing Laundry Detergent Without the Mess
Laundry detergent and fabric softener dispensers with lids attached.
Developing a Frugal Lifestyle
Father and daughter putting money in a piggy bank.
Finding Seashells at the Beach
sand dollar lying on top of broken shells
Homemade Ice Packs Using Alcohol
Vodka being poured onto a soft cloth to be used in an ice pack.
Today's Posts

DIY Gift Baskets

By Judy

DIY Gift Baskets - wrapped large gift with tagI decided to make gift baskets with items I got from Freecycle or elsewhere for free. The larger gift has a dish as the base, which will be a keepsake for the hostess. The smaller ones have six cookies and a travel sized bottle of shower gel from Bath and Body Works.

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Red Oak Leaves

By littergitter

Red Oak Leaves - against a snowy woodsAs I looked from the kitchen window, I could see a spot of red at the edge of the woods and wondered what it was. I investigated this morning and saw that there are a few fall leaves still hanging on.

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Garland Made from Dollar Tree Paperclips

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Garland Made from Dollar Tree Paperclips - long view of garlandAll the garland I found was too flashy for me. The only place I had to hang it was along a shelf made from a bi-fold door. So again, it would have blocked the TV. So I came up with this. I made a garland of red, blue, and green paperclips. As you can see, it worked great.

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At Home Tracing Table

By 15mhhm15

At Home Tracing Table - paper over the image on your tracing tableWith just 2 household items you may already have at home (a glass table and lamp) you can make your own tracing table/area.

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Christmas Tree Table Decoration

By gem

Christmas Tree Table Decoration - decorated treeNeed a little something to cheer up your Christmas table?  Here is an easy affordable Christmas tree table decoration you and your guests will enjoy.

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Crescent Roll Pigs in a Blanket

Crescent Roll Pigs in a BlanketThis pig in a blanket recipe is super simple to throw together. Check out this video and learn how to make these cute appetizers.

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Pre-lit Tree Not Working
I accidentally took a light off the tree and realised it's pre-lit. If I screw it back on will it work or do we need a new tree?
Perm Not Curly
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It it just something to do on the side for some extra cash; though I enjoy cleaning. I would like a few catchy phrases I can choose between as I am in the process of creating a flyer offering my house cleaning services.
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