Thrifty Tips (November 15, 2018)
Here is a clever way to store all those little gravy and seasoning packets in your pantry or cupboard. It's a great way to reuse a shadowbox frame.

Thanks for reading,
Jess
Problems viewing this email? Click here.

This newsletter is powered by you. Share your ideas and earn cash by entering recurring contests, in a variety of subjects.

Thrifty Tip Contest

Send in your favorite tip on thrifty and frugal living. Tips selected for publication are entered in our Thrifty Tip contest which awards $50 to the best tip.

Click Here to Enter!

Today's Featured Post

Shadowbox Frame to Organize Packaged Goods

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

A shadowbox frame storing small packets in a pantry.I was forever looking for my little packaged goods. Now they are all in one place. I sat the shadowbox on four cans. For stability, you can use full cans with rocks or sand in them.

Share this post on Facebook or Pinterest.
 

Today's Guides
Earning Money Online
A woman with money flying out of her smartphone.
Problems with Neighbors' Cats
Neighbor Cat on a fence
Avoiding Stress at the Dentist
Avoiding Stress at the Dentist
Thanksgiving Day Activities
grandmother and child with pumpkin pie hot from the oven
Today's Posts

Jam Pastries

By Jean Genie

cut Jam Pastry on plateI received a book last Christmas called "Whole Grain Vegan Baking" and have recently have had a lot of fun making the recipes in it. The jist of these recipes is they replace the egg and dairy with potatoes, squash, and other vegetables, as well as, oils and vegan milk.

Share this post on Facebook or Pinterest.
 


Buy and Freeze Extra Turkey

By Linda L.

As cheap as turkeys are now (47 cents lb), buy 2. Cook and serve one and have the butcher cut one on his saw to freeze for later in the year. Ask him to wrap halves separately. Frozen turkey is good for about a year. Of course, you do need freezer space.

Share this post on Facebook or Pinterest.
 


My Framed Jewelry Display Holder

By Ana

My Framed Jewelry Display Holder - jewelry hanging from wireI have lots of frames left from wall hangings in the past. Some of them with beautiful art details were very hard to part with. So I thought of making a creative and very functional piece which also becomes art.

Share this post on Facebook or Pinterest.
 


Thankful Tree

By 15mhhm15

Thankful Tree - full treeThis is a keepsake tree you can make for yourself, or a larger one for your kids and family to add to each day for the month of November. Each leaf represents what you are thankful for. It is a nice way to take the time and reflect on what we are thankful for.

Share this post on Facebook or Pinterest.
 


Freezing Banana Bread

We can't always eat an entire batch of banana bread before it starts to dry out or mold.

Share this post on Facebook or Pinterest.
 


Packing Tips for Moving

By Cheryl

Boxes and supplies for a household move.Call around for prices on boxes and special wrap for dishes. If you use newspaper on your kitchen dishes you will have no choice but to wash them before they are put away.

Share this post on Facebook or Pinterest.
 


Answer Questions and Earn!

We are giving away $200 in Amazon gift cards (US only) for people who answer recent questions on ThriftyFun this month! Gift cards will be awarded to the top ten users who answer the most questions this month. Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st - $50, 2nd - $40, 3rd - $30, 4th - $20, and 5th to 10th - $10.

Click here to start answering...

Today's Questions
Identifying a Household Bug in Kitchen
Identifying a Household Bug in Kitchen
Electrical Issues After Installing a New Breaker
I shut off the main and put a new breaker in to win a 30 amp line to an outlet (capping the old wires completely). When I turned the main back on, my microwave isn't running at full power, or so it seems.
Value and Information on a Mersman Table
Value and Information on a Mersman Table - medium wood table with faux six draw fronted drawer, turned legs and a backstop detail
Christmas Parade Float Ideas
We have started a towing company this year, so we are still new. My husband wants to use our rollback wrecker as a float in the parade. I need decoration/theme ideas.
14h Birthday Party Ideas
My daughter wants a party for her 14th birthday, although she doesn't think parties are accepted socially at her school. She thinks all the party ideas she has will be lame and everyone will laugh and make fun of her and not want to come. What do I do for ideas to make a party for her that is not lame?
ThriftyFun Contests!

This newsletter is powered by you! Below are the active contests on ThriftyFun...

ThriftyFun, PO Box 33, Manchester, WA 98353
Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with
Constant Contact