Thrifty Tips (October 09, 2018)
Do you have a love/hate relationship with your television. With all the new streaming services that are available, your TV can take up a large amount of space in your day. Today's thoughtful essay talks about avoiding the TV and reclaiming your time.

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Today's Featured Post

TV: The Thief of Time

By Judy

A television in the corner of a room.A few months ago, our cable TV stopped working. We had to wait a few weeks for an appointment, as we work full-time and weekend appointments book quickly. My husband loves TV, and was pretty upset. I didn't care too much, since I hardly watch TV, or so I thought.

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Today's Guides
Round Table Cloth Crochet Patterns
Closeup of crochet tablecloth.
What Kind of Tree is This?
Photo taken from under a tree looking up.
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe
Ball of pizza dough on flour dusted work surface
Keeping Your Freezer Full
Bottom drawer freezer packed full of meats and broccoli
Today's Posts

Buy Cheap and Revamp Into Your Style

By 15mhhm15

A decorative chalkboard with a bow.I bought this chalkboard during last year's 90% Christmas sale at Target for only 30 cents (originally $3). I changed up the original bow that I did not like (which was a simple thin red bow) into this burlap bow. Now the chalkboard looks as if it was more expensive and looks nicer.

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October Blooming Clematis (Elsa Spath)

By likekinds

October Blooming Clematis (Elsa Spath) - light purple clematisIt's been a hard year for all my plants. Things have looked pretty grim all season. I lost so many roses to spores that thrive in the damp. This may be the first year I didn't try something new.

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Chicken Schnitzel

By attosa

Chicken Schnitzel on plate with lemon bridgesIt's Oktoberfest time! I'm not a beer drinker, but I do make up for it with the foods. This is an easy way to make a scrumptious schnitzel without too much effort. You can use any type of meat you like, but I like chicken breast. Don't forget to serve lemon wedges alongside. They really make this meal pop!

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Ornamental Horse Adult Coloring Page

By Benetta

Ornamental Horse Adult Coloring Page - horse's head and neckDo you feel like some arm chair travelling to the country side? Then this coloring page is just what you need! This adult coloring page is ideal for all those horse-lovin' cowboys and cowgirls. So, giddy-up and give this fella' some color!

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Soup Can as Pen Holder

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

finished pen holderI made a crocheted cover for a can to keep some pens on the lazy Susan for my roommate. It occurred to me that pens could be stored on the outside and something else could be on the inside. My first thought was flowers and as it turned out, they were pens, too!

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Growing Mandevilla

By R Barbara

pink mandevilla bloomThe mandevilla is known for its showy flowers. There are about 100 species of this tropical American woody vine. The mandevilla produces a profusion of flowers, from spring until fall, ranging in color from white to pink or red, along its 15 - 20 foot vines.

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Today's Questions

Identifying a Houseplant

By stasialeigh43

Identifying a Houseplant - trailing plantI was just given this plant by a neighbor. I have no idea what it is. I thought it might be a dracaena of some sort, but it droops down the side of the pot. Can anyone help me?

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Curtain and Decor Color Advice
I have a small front room. The walls are white and there is a tan couch and olive green accent chair. What color curtains should I hang? What color pillows, pictures, and other décor items can I use?
Identifying a Movie from the 1970s
I have a weird question. Does anyone remember a movie from the early 70s about a family and a dollhouse. Whatever happened in the dollhouse happened to the family. I know there was a fire in the end. Anyone remember?
Name Ideas for a Bath and Body Products Business
My daughter (8yrs) and I have been having so much fun together making bath bombs, foaming salts, lip balms, shower steamers, etc. and would love to start turning it into a joint business.
Troybilt Riding Lawn Mower Won't Shift Gears
I have a 17.5 hp Troybilt riding lawn mower that is only a couple of months old. I started to cut grass today and it would not go into gear.
Value and Maker of a Covered Ceramic Dish
Value and Maker of a Covered Ceramic Dish - covered white ceramic dish
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