This newsletter is powered by you. Share your ideas and earn cash by entering recurring contests, in a variety of subjects.
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.
Send in your favorite advice on cleaning, household chores and laundry. Tips selected for publication are entered in our Cleaning Tip contest which awards $50 to the best tip.
By Judy
I got a beautiful teapot on Freecycle. It had a noticeable chip on the end of the spout. If it had been anywhere else, I would have covered it with a Sharpie or some other kind of paint. However, since I am going to drink tea, I was concerned about the paint getting into the water.
Finding Cell Phone When Home Alone
By Chris
When I retired and was home alone all day, I sometimes misplaced my cell phone. Since women's clothes often don't have pockets, it would sometimes be on a different floor if I was cleaning closets, etc. I would have to email my daughter at work and ask her to call me since we don't have a land line anymore.
Valentine's Day Decorated Gift Bag
By 15mhhm15
You can easily redesign a shopping bag into a Valentine's Day themed gift bag. You will need simple supplies that you probably already have at home!
With Valentines Day approaching, I thought I would pass along a cute idea. A few years ago a friend came home on Valentines Day to find that her husband had apparently forgotten and had done nothing to observe the special day.
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.
![]() |
| ![]() |