Drinks and Ice, Cheap and Ready to Go
We went to San Diego a couple of years ago, from Illinois. We took a cooler with us, filled with lunch supplies and drinks. Packed some munchies and away we went. Sure saved us a lot of money and didnt have to stop often to eat.
Frugal Dog Toys?
I pick my dogs toys at either garage sales or thrift stores, but Walmart also has a great assortment for $1.
Unique Christmas Gifts?
Candy Colors Place colorful candy sticks in small glass vases for a yummy centerpiece. Hang candy canes on outdoor wreaths, trees and garlands, and dip citrus-moistened rims of wine and martini glasses into crushed candy. FOUND THIS IDEA ON SIMPLE LIVING.COM
Cool Christmas Links
North Pole.com (Holiday Fun) the one site that can really put you and the kids in the holiday spirit. You will find just about everything from Mrs. Claus Kitchen to fun games, stories and a lot more. You can even track Santas flight on Christmas Eve. NorthPole...
A Critique of ThriftyFun?
gosh I dont know how long I have been receiving this newsletter.........forever it seems what would I improve ?cant really think of anything. you guys all do such a wonderful job and are very nice and freindly. quick to respond to emails I am always telling...
A Critique of ThriftyFun?
if any of you are having the same problem I am,that there is no link to click on at the bottom of the page to go to the next page ...simply go to active topics and you can send replies that way... not sure why this is happening. is anyone else having this problem...
Help with Learning About the Computer?
Free Accountability Software -keep track of your kids or...anyone using your computer............:) www.safefamilies.org www.chatchecker.com www.k9webprotection.com www.radiance.m6.net
Prescription Help from Merck Medco
this info was also posted a couple of weeks ago by another thrifty reader................ not only can you contact any pharmaceutical company but any drs office also has this info. you need to not only fill out forms but send in a copy of your taxes with the...
Recipe For Happiness
And its winter before we know it.... You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like...
Recipes Using Pre Sweetened Kool-Aid?
yes it is still psossible. I just sent mine in.you need to got to their web site and email or call them they will send you a form to fill out but they tell you not to wait to long supllies could be limited. 1-800-367-9225
Help Making a Large Race Car Cake?
I dont know who the guest was that posted the website for the coolest cakes but I want to thank you it is one of the most awesome websites
Save Money by Taking Your Own Family Holiday Portraits
HOW CUTE CANT WAIT TO DO THIS WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN
DONATE A PHONE - Recycling Cell Phones
I DONATED MINE TO OUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. THEY GIVE THEM TO THE ELDERLY AND THE ABUSED SO IF NEEDED THEY MAY CALL 911
Where's Erma Bombeck When We Need Her? Uses For Unmatched Socks.
I USE MINE ON MY SWIFFER DRY MOP INSTEAD OF BUYING PADS FOR IT. SIMPLY SWEEP FLOOR AND TOSS IT IN WASHER TO BE RE USED(CANT BE USED ON SWIFFER WET JET)
The Best Hot Chocolate Mix
I USE 1 1/3 DRY MILK,1/4 CUP COCOA PLUS 2 TABLESPOONS AND 1/3 CUP SUGAR TO MAKE MINE. USE 1/2 CUP OF MIX TO WATER OR MILK.I USE GENERIC EVERYTHING BUT THIS TASTES A LOT BETTER THAN THE MIXES YOU CAN BUY AT THE STORE(quote)(/quote)
Chell's Jokes
Dog Pack Attacks Gator In Florida At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the apex predator, can still...
Sites Or Companies Willing To Donate To Troops?
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUGGESTED SITES!!!!!!!!!! its nice to know so many people care. i was layed off work several months ago and just dont have the $$ to send him packages on a regular basis. so i will check out these site. god bless yaall i do so appreciate...
Sites Or Companies Willing To Donate To Troops?
OK IM CONFUSED I WENT TO THE DOUBLEDUTCH GIRL WEBSITE BUT COULDNT FIND A LINK TO CLICK ON TO SIGN MY SON UP FOR A CARE PACKAGE HE HAS BEEN DEPLOYED TO IRAQ AND I WOULD LOVE TO SUBMIT HIS NAME
Mail College Kids a Roll of Quarters
NEVER a good idea to send money in the mail !! besides most colleges have a card that can have money put on it from relatives,etc.. and they use this card for pop machines,washers,dryers etc... my daughter e mailed and called me more than anything and she too...
WD-40 For Frozen Locks
Home/Garden Use to loosen rusty nuts and screws, clean garden tools Cleans piano keys Keeps wicker chairs from squeaking Lubricates small rolling toys Keeps garden tools rust-free Cleans patio door glide strip Removes crayon from clothes dryer (make sure to...
Consolidating Recipes from Books
I HAVE STARTED DOING THE SAME THING.GETTING RID OF ONE I THOUGHT I WOULD USE BUT NEVER DID. ALSO WENT TO WWW.ALENKASPRINTABLES.COM AND RE TYPED SOME OF THEM ONTO SMALLER RECIPE CARDS
Beautiful Engagement Cake
what can I say that hasnt already been said? you are extremely talented and do beautiful work I wish you much sucess
Seamus (Cocker Spaniel)
we had a black cocker years ago and she had a white streak down the front of her chest. sheba left us 10 years ago with cancer and even though we have alexx who is a chocolate/tan cocker we still miss our little miss sheba here is mamas little Alexx opening...
how to make kool-aid purses
sandy posted a pic of one she made a few weeks back on here and (I actually bought it from her when she put it on ebay) I love it and get so many comments and compliments on it. it doesnt look real hard to do after looking at the one i bought and reading her...
how to make kool-aid purses
if you want to look for something on here. just type in the word in the search box at the top of each page
A Wine Rack For Bath Towels
what a wonderful idea thanks for posting it I would never have thought of doing this
Pancake Tips and Recipes?
HATTYXXX WHAT ARE THE CONVERSIONS TO MAKE THIS RECIPE IN THE UNITED STATES? (b)Editors Note:(/b) Here are some conversion tables: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29347578.tip.html
Alternative to Water Guns
MY CHILDREN WERENT ALLOWED TO USE TOY GUNS OF ANY TYPE AS THEY GREW UP. I JUST DIDNT APPROVE OF IT. BUT THEN I DIDNT APPROVE OF VIOLENT T.V SHOWS EITHER SO..... BUT NOW MY SON IS A MARINE, HOW IRONIC IS THAT?
Cooling Tubes - How to Make Them?
OK I DONT HAVE A SEWING MACHINE AND HAVE ARTHRITIS IN MY HANDS..SO I AM WONDERING IF SOMEONE OUT THERE MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN MAKING ONE OF THESE FOR ME. ID LIKE TO SEND IT TO MY SON IN IRAQ. I WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY FOR IT IF IT WOULDNT COST A LOT. HE IS...
Shabby Chic Bedroom Decorating
YOU KNOW YOU COULD ALSO GET SOME STICKERS OR PAPER CUT OUTS OF BUTTERFLIES OR BIRDS ETC.. TO PUT ON YOUR FENCE OR MAYBE FOR A BOY GLUE SOME PLASTIC BUGS ON TO THE FENCE
Dog with Skunk Breath?
I tried the wash your add to the water and our dog wouldnt drink her water then
Super Glue On Hands?
THE NAILM FILE WORKED REALLY GOOD. THANK GOODNESS DIDNT KNOW WHAT I WAS GOING TO DO UNTIL I REMEMBERED THIS WEBSITE BLESS YOU ALL
Single Parenting: Dealing With Dead-Beat Dads
I THINK A T V SHOW WOULD BE GREAT. MY EX IS DOWN TO 13,OOO FROM 32,OOO BUT HAS ONCE AGAIN DISAPPEARED AND I AM UNABLE TO LOCATE HIM. I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING THIS FOR 23 YEARS NOW AND IT GETS OLD WITH NO WHERE TO TURN TO OR NO ONE TO GET HELP FROM. IN ILLINOIS...
Library Lamp Made of Books
I have seen this done several times on the diy network and have always thought it was such a great craft idea
Homemade Swiffer CarpetFlick Cartridges?
I HAVE BEEN HUNTING FOR THIS POST SINCE I JUST BOUGHT A SWIFFER CARPET FLICK MYSELF SO GLAD I FINALLY FOUND IT
Was Getting Married, Now I'm Expecting?
THANK YOU REBEKAH! I was 8 months pregnant when my husband and I decide to divorce (21 years ago) and I had no choice but to go onto the welfare system. Do any of you know what that makes a person feel like? Bad, that they have to take charity from others. People...
Clipping Those Chips
even better yet, just use a clothes pin. i always have some around for hanging out laundry.
C Is For Chocolate Chip Cookies
mary, all letters have been submitted; so keep watching. also if you contact general mills and request a book they will send you an order form. i did and am waiting for the form so i can order several more books.
Cheap Recipes For Australians
how about vegetable soup use 1 can green beans,corn,carrots,peas and 1 can tomatoe juice I add shredded roast to mine but in case of hard times.elimanate the meat growing your own garden is worth the time invested and one can freeze or can the veggies.can you...
Purchase Your Clothes Off Season
when my kids were small i would buy 1 size too big and put them back either for christmas or the next year for school if you have a few extra dollars and the room it saves a lot of money
Starlight - Star (Miniature Cocker Spaniel)
I HAVE ONLY OWNED COCKERS FOR 18 YEARS. OUR LATEST IS(CHOCOLATE AND TAN) 9 YEARS OLD NOW AND WHEN WE GOT HER SHE WAS 3 MONTHS OLD AND WEIGHED 4.5 POUNDS (NOW IS AT 22 POUNDS)SHE HAS BEEN THE GREATEST DOG IVE EVER HAD AND I HOPE WE HAVE HER FOR MANY MORE YEARS
Care Packages for Troops?
q-tips are a much needed item(they also use them to clean their guns) as are panty liners(yes i know it sounds funny,but they use them inside their helmets to help absorb the sweat) tooth brushes,dvds, heavy socks, flea collars, sunscreen ,sunglasses, bath...
Care Packages for Troops?
sorry, one other thing... you can get free shipping boxes from the postal service by going to their website and reqesting them. they have flat rate boxes that you can use that only cost $7.70 to mail no matter what the weight. priority mail should be used as...
Care Packages for Troops?
http://www.doubledutchgirl.com http://www.operationuplink.org http://www.operationsandbox.com are sites that are willing to send care packages to those overseas my prayers to you on your husbands safe return. my son will be going there in march of 2006
Lost Dog Joke
THE PAPER WAS NEVER PRINTED WITH AD BECAUSE AFTER ALL THE STAFF SEEN THERE WAS A LARGE REWARD THEY ALL WENT OUT LOOKING FOR THE DOG
No Bake Cookies
these have been posted before but thanks for re submitting the recipe it is hard to remember all the recipes that everyone posts
"Soldier of mine"-Poem
- Subject: Fwd: final inspection Please with pride pass this on! THE FINAL INSPECTION The Marine stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. Step forward now, Marine, How shall I deal...
Gift Giving on a Budget
I just went to this site. it is great !! never knew it existed. thanks for sharing this
Use for Leftover Wallet Sized Photos
I TOOK MINE AND GLUED THEM TO AN OLD MAGNET I DIDNT LIKE AND NOW MY KIDS ARE ON MY FRIDGE EVERY DAY FOR ME TOO SEE
Product Never Received From Web Purchase - Overnightsmokes.com?
WELL AN UPDATE TO THIS..MY BANK REFUSES TO REVOKE THE AUTHORIZATION ON THIS AND GIVE BACK MY MONEY. SAID THAT ONCE I GAVE THEM MY ACCOUNT INFO THIS GAVE THEM THE RIGHT TO TAKE MONEY OUT OF MY ACCOUNT.AND THAT ANY BANK THAT DID THIS WITH THIS COMPANY WAS VIOLATING...
Product Never Received From Web Purchase - Overnightsmokes.com?
THIS WAS TAKEN OUT AS AN ELCTRONIC CHECK OR DEBIT SO NO CHECK NUMBER WAS EVER USED.THIS SITE DIDNT TAKE CREDIT CARDS AND I HAD USED THEM BEFORE SO I WASNT CONCERNED ABOUT USING THEM AGAIN. THE SITE WAS WWW.OVERNIGHTSMOKES.COM AND THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU...
Product Never Received From Web Purchase - Overnightsmokes.com?
thank you so much for all your help Susan
Recipes for a Beginner's Cookbook?
THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION TEDDEBEAR BUT SHE LIVES IN HAWAII AND I LIVE IN ILLINOIS
Designer Plates
I CANT WAIT TO DO MINE. THIS IS SUCH A CUTE CRAFT AND I HOPE I CAN ADD IT TO MY BOOKMARK PAGE SOON
Christmas Gifts for Soldiers?
http://www.doubledutchgirl.com http://www.operationsandbox.com http://www.operationuplink.org
One Color for Each Family
I HAVE 3 KIDS, WE HAVE ALSO USED..HUEY,DEWEY,AND LOUIE AS CODE NAMES ANOTHER YEAR WE DID THE LAST 2 DIGITS OF THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN IN REVERSE, LIKE IF THEY WERE BORN IN 1981, THEIR CODE WAS 18,1983 CODE WAS 38 ETC..WE HAD A LOT OF FUN THINKING UP DIFFERENT...
Fleece Blankets for the Winter
MY DAUGHTER MADE EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY A BLANKET (INCLUDING THE DOG, WHO LIKES TO SLEEP ON OURS) AND WE JUST LOVE THEM
Which is Safer: A Candle or a Candle Warmer?
I LEAVE A JAR FILLED WITH LIQUID POTPOURRI SIMMERING ON MINE ALL THE TIME. IT HAS NEVER OVERHEATED AND I ALWAYS HAVE A NICE SCENT IN THE HOUSE
Jelly Jar Deodorizers
actually it was much cheaper than buying them at the dollar store. i paid $1.00 for the potpourri at the dollar store and the knox was a little over a $1 for the box of 4 packages and i already had the jars. and it took less than a couple of minutes to mix...
Impact of Candle Warmers on Your Electric Bill?
MOST RETAIL STORE SELL THEM. LIKE WALMART,TARGET,MEIJERS,KMART ETC...
Stop Calls from Phone Solicitors?
GET THEIR NAME AND ANY OTHER INFO IF YOU CAN THEN REPORT THEM TO YOUR ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE. THEY CAN BE FINED FOR SOLICITING ON A DO NOT CALL LIST
Poll: How does your home heating costs this winter compare to last year?
last year we used our gas fire place a lot until we got the bill ! this year we turned down the thermostat and added a sweater or sweatshirt to keep warmer
Teaching Responsibility and Accountability to PreTeens and Teens
when my children were old enough to work their paycheck was split 3 ways... 1/3 into their savings account 1/3 for school supplies and clothes 1/3 was theirs to spend any way they wanted to (within reason) ill never forget the day when i took the oldest shopping...
Saving Up for Special Memberships
i also put back the xtra money from going to the grocery store,here we have a county market grocery store and if you have what they call a max card(a money saving card you swipe when they have a sale)i would take whatever i saved from sale item and put away...
Emergency Remedies for a Forgotten Birthday Gift
i stock up on christmas gifts marked down after the holidays so im never caught off gurad when something unexpected pops up
What Are Your Favorite Links?
Recently, I was introduced to a media swapping site called Swaptree.com. It allows users to trade the media they have for the media they want. Just list the items that you have to trade and the ones that youd like to receive. Swaptree has a formula that works...
