Thrifty Tips (December 16, 2018)
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Today's Featured Post

Preserving Food by Dehydrating

By Leila B.

Jars of dried food on a shelf.I have always had a problem with throwing food away. I also like to prepare for the rainy day. We live 20 minutes from any shopping facility and we grow some of our own food. I have learned that the most economical way to preserve food is to dry it.

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Today's Guides
Cranberry Jelly Recipes
Cranberry Jelly
Thrifty Christmas Gifts for a Large Family
A large family exchanging Christmas gifts.
Mopping Hardwood Floors
A mop and bucket on a hardwood floor.
Herbed Ranch Baked Chicken Recipe
baked chicken on a red and white plate
Making Candy Cane Place Card Holders
A candy cane place card
Using White Vinegar for Dandruff
A woman noticing dandruff in her dark hair.
Today's Posts

Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

By attosa

Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein on plateWhen people see spaghetti squash, usually the first recipe that comes to mind involves spaghetti sauce. I decided to give these vegetable noodles an Asian twist by turning them into chow mein. I added shrimp, cashews and veggies to mine. You can try many different meat and vegetable combinations.

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Sagittarius Constellation Card

By 15mhhm15

Sagittarius Constellation Card - finished card with the stars showing through the holes in the card front. This is such a cute minimalist card you can make for anyone as a birthday greeting card. Or, you can apply this concept with nails and wood for a nice artwork piece.

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Decorated Wide Mouth Jar Candy Holder

By lnygaard

Painted jar for treats.Use an old or new wide mouth jar as your holiday candy holder. Paint any design with acrylic paints. Spray with a sealant like clear varnish spray. Add a touch of whimsy with a fabric tie. Add treats.

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Cork Reindeer Video

Cork ReindeerIn this video you will learn how to make this cork reindeer with step by step instructions.

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Using Disposable Tablecloths to Wrap Large Items

By Dreamwvr

When wrapping larger Christmas gifts, instead of using a lot of wrapping paper and tape, buy a holiday tablecloth, and tie it at the top with ribbon. It works wonderfully!

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