Thrifty Tips (December 29, 2018)
Now that Christmas is behind us, it's a great time to organize your crafting area. Put the cold winter months to great use and make some beautiful items for gifting with a freshly organized space.

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Today's Featured Post

Organizing Craft Supplies

By nawlenz

Craft supplies in pasteboard packing material.You know those egg carton-type protectors that come with new items like paper shredders or small kitchen appliances? I had the idea that they could make great crafting supplies organizers.

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Today's Guides
Fingerprint Craft Ideas
Thumbkin Pumpkin Thumbprint Patch
Bird Nest Photos
Robin Bird Nest
Keeping Your Dog Safe in Hot Weather
A dog drinking water on a hot day.
Making Homemade Soup and Stock
A pot of homemade bean with bacon soup
Homemade Easter Baskets
Easter basket.
Disposing of Junk Mail
Pile of Junk Mail
Today's Posts

Save Dead Batteries

By 15mhhm15

A collection of batteries in a container.When a battery is supposedly not working anymore or running low for a particular gadget, do not toss it out! It can actually be useful for a different gadget or as a spare.

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Hard Tack Candy

By Holly

Hard Tack Candy bagsThe first time I had this, it came from Beechy's a wonderful Amish store in Illinois. While I haven't been able to make candy quite as pretty as theirs, it tastes the about the same. :)

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Shadow Box with a Soup Theme

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Shadow Box with a Soup Theme - finished shadow boxI have been trying to find the time to finish this for weeks. Today was the day!

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Making a Birthday Cake Birthday Card

A birthday card shaped like a birthday cake.Everyone loves cake to celebrate their birthday, as shown in this clever card. Learn how to make it in this short video.

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Uses for Food Grade Diatomacious Earth

By Bella Blue

diatomacious earth in a bagDiatomacious Earth (D.E.) is fossilized hard shelled algae. It has many uses, it is non toxic, and amazing! It's used in many things and may already be in your home in your toothpaste as a mild abrasive agent.

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Mashed Potato and Hamburger Casserole

Hamburger and Potato CasseroleThis video shows you a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. This casserole is a wonderful comfort food dish.

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Today's Questions
Shoes Damaged by Bleach
Shoes Damaged by Bleach - bleach damage
Returning Ground Coffee to Walmart
I found pieces of rubber in the Great Value ground decaffeinated coffee. We like the coffee. This is the first time this happened. What should I do?
Removing Mold and Mildew On Christmas Decorations and Tote
My tote of Xmas decorations got wet on the outside so now the inside has mold on the decorations. How do I remove it and the smell from light strands, stockings, tinsel, glass, etc? Or is it all junk now?
Bobbin Thread Keeps Breaking
Bobbin Thread Keeps Breaking - closeup of stitching
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