Thrifty Tips (March 08, 2019)
Don't toss your old and broken crayons. They can be remelted into all sorts of shapes to be reused. This rainbow patterned one might be a great gift for St. Patrick's Day.

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Today's Featured Post

Make a Rainbow Crayon from Broken Pieces

By Becky Miles

finished chunky rainbow crayonsI've melted short crayon pieces in the past, using silicone molds. But, I saw a different idea that looked like fun using empty medication canisters.

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Making a Paper Drinking Straw Snake

By 15mhhm15

Making a Paper Drinking Straw Snake - two snakes on countertopI enjoy gardening and the kids like to watch/help out. Sometimes their toy of choice can damage the plants, so when they're playing over the plants I suggest lighter and more gentle toys.

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DIY Wedding Props and Souvenirs

By katrine2706

Souvenirs and decorations for a wedding.Way back in 2016, I was a sister who had nothing to offer to my "groom to be" brother. They had planned for a themed wedding, but due to budgetary constraints the couple was not able to provide and perform a hundred percent of what they actually wanted to happen. So, here comes the DIY sister offering a big hand of creativity.

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DIY Doggie "Bridge"

By Ida Claire

A hesitant dog concerned with the small gap between a boat and the dock.Our family got our first dog last summer. Sierra is a 2 year old mixed breed and has been a wonderful addition to our family. We live on Lake Norman and enjoy going out on our pontoon boat whenever possible. We were so excited to take Sierra on her first boat ride.

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Easy Butter Frosting

By Ana

chocolate Butter Frosted cupcakesThis recipe is super easy and sweet yummy. With using 3 to 4 ingredients.This frosting can be made ahead and put away in the freezer for later use, for those upcoming surprises.

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Upcycled Bottle Top Bag Sealer

Upcycled Bottle Top Bag SealerMake your own airtight enclosures for goodies using empty plastic drink bottles. This method works with any bag as long as you don't bunch it up so the bottle-cap-screwing-action can still happen. Learn how, in this short video.

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Product Review: FURminator

By CaroleeRose

before using the FulminatorWe recently added a 4 month old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix to our family, that was very fluffy. Grendel had a very thick undercoat and looked like an over sized powder puff, his breeder suggested we buy a FURminator. He said it would cut his shedding down by 90% AND he was right!

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Just before our first long deployment, two Navy buddies and I were talking about the stress of leaving our families. A senior officer, a veteran of many deployments, overheard our conversation and offered the following advice:

"You must be sensitive to your wives' emotional needs," he said. "Never, ever, whistle while you pack!"

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Today's Questions
Removing Residue from Cornstarch Cleaner from Windows
I used a cornstarch recipe from this site last spring and have been trying to get the film off the windows ever since. I don't want to have to replace all our windows, but they are far worse than before and nothing will take it off. Any suggestions?
Lost Power to Other Fixtures After Changing Out One
I changed one fixture in the kitchen and now I have no power to 5 lights. All lights were working before I changed that one. I took the one out, but there is still no power. I also checked the breaker and it is not tripped.
Dyed Hair Too Dark
I had my dark brown hair highlighted about month ago at a salon. I decided it wasn't for me and went to another salon and had it dyed back my natural color. But now it's too dark. What can I do?
Preventing Water Spots on Vinyl Film Sunroom Windows
What can I put on the vinyl film (windows) on my Florida sunroom to prevent water spots?
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