Thrifty Tips (September 08, 2018)
Today's featured post is an essay by Mina. It's a touching look back at the simple act of shaving. I remember my father shaving too, but not with such loving detail. Hope you enjoy her story.

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Simple Memories of Simple Moments

By Mina

A black and white photo of a man in a suit.My father shaved every Saturday night after his bath. The smell of the week's sweat was washed away, replaced by the clean light fresh smell of the Sweetheart soap he used.

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Plastic Milk Jug Flower

By attosa

Plastic Milk Jug Flower - finished votive candle flower holderI love plastic milk jugs because they are a lot like thick vellum paper, except they are free after you drink all your milk. After cleaning, drying, and cutting, these milk jugs can make beautiful flowers. Placing a candle in the middle and using it as a votive holder is optional.

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Saving Money on Dental Visits

By Donna

A package of dental floss.Medical is some of our most costly expenses and since dental visits aren't always covered by many insurances (nor by Medicare), folks sometimes don't go to their dentist every 6 months. I am not encouraging this. It's just a FACT.

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Strawberry Mixed Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

By 15mhhm15

salad in bowlA refreshing salad incorporating seasonal summer strawberries! Perfect salad to make before summer ends! This is an easy to toss together salad, great for BBQ's, potlucks, parties, as a light salad meal or side salad.

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Indoor Snowball Fight Kit

A pile of indoor snowballs made from yarn.Yarn pompoms that resemble snowballs are a great alternative for a snowball fight. Learn how to make it in this short video.

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Lemon Scent to Deter Cats

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Lemon Scent to Deter CatsMy big cat Cornelius sleeps on my bed with me. Something happened in the last three months that made him bite my foot. Now, we are not talking a little "love nibble" but a full on strike like a viper, fast and hard and painful.

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Trimming Shrubs Creatively

By sgtbwmitchell

Trimming Shrubs Creatively - elephantI live in the city and I just wanted to try something different to help our city of Paterson New Jersey look a little better. Our city may not be the most beautiful, but having something cool to look at may take our minds off the ugliness.

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When short hemlines came back into fashion, I dug an old miniskirt out of my closet. I tried it on, but couldn't figure out what to do with my other leg.

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