Thrifty Tips (April 11, 2019)
If you have access to scallop shells, you can make one of these adorable crabs. They would be great as a party decoration or just as whimsical decor in your home.

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Making a Crab from a Scallop Shell

By attosa

Making a Crab from a Scallop Shell - scallop shell crabI like to buy scallop appetizers at the seafood shop. They come in these beautiful shells, so I clean them and keep them for crafts. I've made a little red crab with one of them here. It's pretty easy to do and looks so cute. You can add a magnet to the back and put it on your fridge, if you like!

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Himalayan Wonderland (India)

By advaym

Snow covered trees on a mountainside in the Himalayas.These are photos from Manali, which is a town in the Himalayas.

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T-Ball Water Bottle Labels

By courtneysummers1217

A water bottle marked with a T-Ball label.I created a fun design for my T-ball boy to have on his own water bottle for games! I used a Cricut to cut out the vinyl.

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Up-cycled Seedling Pots

By Holly

Up-cycled Seedling Pots - planted yogurt cupsI had so much fun with this one rainy day late in March! I found that the plastic helps retain moisture better than my plantable pots. You can use this project to help kids learn about the value of recycling and creating something from nothing.

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Ready Bacon Anytime

By Donna

Ready Bacon Anytime - cooked bacon on a piece of parchment paperI see pretty expensive pre-cooked bacon in the stores now and decided to make it myself since I don't always have the time to make bacon for a quick, hearty breakfast.

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Grilled Citrus Soy Chicken Drumsticks

By 15mhhm15

finished Grilled Citrus Soy Chicken Drumsticks on plateWith just a few simple ingredients you will have a quick and easy marinate for your drumsticks. The key ingredients of the marinade are soy sauce, orange and lemons!

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Growing Bluebells (Hyacinthoides)

By R Barbara

Hyathinthoides hispanics - SpanishHyacinthoides is a genus in the family Hyacinthaceae. It includes H. non-scripta the English bluebell (also known as wood hyacinth) and H. hispanica, a separate species.

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Homemade Blackberry Gloves

We are constantly battling blackberries in our yard.

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