Thrifty Tips (December 03, 2018)
Today's featured post is a very cute way to decorate your yard or front step, using a recycled bicycle. If you have any creative ways to upcycle items for use in your garden or yard, please share them with us.

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Today's Featured Post

Make a Bicycle Planter

By attosa

Make a Bicycle Planter - blue bikeSome months of the year, the garden looks extra dull and brown, especially with our California droughts. My next door neighbour left a bicycle outside with a "Free to take" sign on it. It was absolutely trashed. I removed as much rust as I could, and with a little spray paint...

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Today's Guides
"Ho Ho Ho" Santa Boxes
Santa Boxes
Folded Paper Christmas Tree Holiday Card
Christmas Tree Holiday Card - tree with star
Find the Value of an English Bone China Tea Set
A marking on Lawrence fine bone china made in England.
My Husband Has Smelly Feet
Woman holding dirty stinky shoes
Today's Posts

Crochet Marshmallow Key Ring Fob

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Crochet Marshmallow Key Ring Fob - doneI saw these cute crochet marshmallow keyring fobs on Pinterest, but made my own design.

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Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad

By 15mhhm15

bowl of Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage SaladThis is my take on a Vietnamese inspired chicken & cabbage salad that I learned from my mom. My mom actually uses more ingredients that I'm not a fan of, but this is my version that I enjoy.

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Refinishing Teak Outdoor Furniture

Teak furniture on a deck outdoors.Teak is a common material for outdoor furniture because it is long lasting if cared for correctly. Learn how to do it in this short video.

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Nature-Friendly Christmas Tree

By Benetta

Tree branch painted white and decorated with ornaments.This year, I wanted to do something different for Christmas. Keeping up with the green trend, I wanted to have a Christmas tree that would be friendly towards nature.

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Use Distilled Water in Neti Pots
It's better to be safe than sorry so please use distilled water or water that has previously been boiled and then stored in a sterile container. Also, rinse your Neti pot well with hot water, turn upside down on a clean towel to drain and allow to completely dry....

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Today's Questions
Value and Information on a Sweetheart Lane Cedar Chest
Info on a Sweetheart Lane Cedar Chest - two tone cedar chest
Best Technique for Painting Wood Furniture
What is the correct way to paint wood furniture?
14th Birthday Party Ideas
What should I do for my 14th birthday party? There will be me, 8 girls and 1 guy. I want the party to last long (like a sleepover), but only 4 of the girls and the guy are allowed sleepovers. What should I do?
Incubating Duck Eggs
I am incubating duck eggs. Firstly I have an egg with two embryos in it. Any advise on the best course of action as I'd love them both to survive? Also should I spray and cool my eggs now? It's day 11, if so to what degree do I cool them down?
Value of a Thomas Kinkade Print
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