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By attosa
If you're out of brown sugar, or just want the fluffiest fresh brown sugar ever, you can make some in a pinch. Just add one tablespoon of molasses to one cup of white granulated sugar and whisk until fully combined. Want dark brown sugar? Add a tablespoon or more of molasses.
By melissa
Oatmeal is so filling, quick, and cheap! But oatmeal can get so boring! I like to "spice" it up every now and then to make it enjoyable again. One of the things I like about this recipe is that you can use your less than perfect apples that are starting to get a bit soft.
Soda Can Tab to Double Wardrobe Space
By Monique
Slide a ring pull from a soda can over a coat hanger. Immediately you now have double the wardrobe space!
This video by the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service gives a thorough explanation of the process and benefits of preserving your vegetables by pickling them.
Inexpensive Chair Covers For Wedding
By April
Anyone who has thrown a semi-formal party or planned a wedding knows that chair covers are a huge cost. I'll let you in on a secret. Pillowcases.
We are giving away $200 in Amazon gift cards (US only) for people who answer recent questions on ThriftyFun this month! Gift cards will be awarded to the top ten users who answer the most questions this month. Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st - $50, 2nd - $40, 3rd - $30, 4th - $20, and 5th to 10th - $10.
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