Thrifty Tips (August 30, 2018)
Bees, ants and other insects can invade a feeder, keeping the desired hummingbirds away. Learn how to protect the feeders from these pests by reading today's featured tip.

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Today's Featured Post

Protecting Hummingbird Feeders

By Gypsy Swan

Hummingbird Feeder With BeesI have been reading about a variety of ideas for keeping ants, etc., out of hummingbird feeders. I have cared for hummingbirds for over 30 years and I've tried just about everything out there.

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Today's Guides
Orange Tabby Photos
Orange Tabby
Making a Fleece Blanket
Three Fleece Blankets
Finding the Value of Antique Murphy's Furniture
Antique Murphy's Chest
Recipes Using Lima Beans
Lima Beans in Soup
Today's Posts

Personalize Store Bought Party Hat

By 15mhhm15

A store bought party hat with a number two added to it.It is hard to come by party hats with the age on it. Most of them are sold online and they can get expensive. This is a quick alternative.

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Basic Kale Burger

By Judy

cooked Kale BurgerI have been trying to cut down on meat and find recipes for my kale crop. This one is tasty, and it can be customized with onions, carrots and other spices.

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Pasta Bracelet

By katrine2706

Pasta Bracelet - bracelet on wristPasta isn't just for making food. It can be used even if not cooked. Never think that your pasta is wasted when the expiry date comes and you were not able to cook them. See how I transformed expired macaroni pasta into an accessory.

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Store Large Trash Bags in Trunk

By Eileen M.

Keep a couple of big plastic trash bags in your car - trunk, tool box, or gear box - they will help keep the grease and grime off your clothes when you need to change a tire, attach or detach a trailer to the hitch, or add oil/radiator fluid under the hood.

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Salt Spout Mason Jar

Don't throw that empty salt container away.

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