Dry Bulk Yeast vs. Yeast Packets?
A standard package of active dry yeast contains 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast or 10.54 grams.
How Many Fat Quarters Do I Use?
Assuming you are using whole pieces of 22 x 18 inch fat quarters,you will probably need 30. Below I have included the absolute minimum you would need for each size of quilt. This does not account for selvedges. This will give you starting point, but you will...
Using Banana Leaves
Frozen leaves can be used but sometimes they will appear brown rather than bright green. Thaw them by running under luke warm water, wipe dry and place on a platter.
Removing Double-Sided Tape From Ceramic Tile?
Lemon essential oil removes sticky residue from tile. Put a couple drops on a cotton ball and rub the double sided tape with it and it will come right up.
Gnats Biting Dogs?
This is from the WD-40 website: https://www.wd40.com/cool-stuff/myths-legends-fun-facts Myth: WD-40® cures arthritis. Fact: This popular headline, appearing at least once a year in the tabloids, is completely FALSE. WD-40 Company does not recommend the use...
Trouble With Pampered Chef Cookie Press?
Isnt part of the fun having a press that gives you trouble when making spritz cookies?! I have the pampered chef cookie press and its true, it doesnt work as well as my moms old one. But, this last year I got it to work. What I found it you have to adjust the...
Low Cost Wedding at the Chicago Cultural Center
I found this article that talks about getting married at Chicago city hall and they also mention how to have it at the Chicago Cultural Center: https://lakeshoreinlove.com/getting-married-at-chicago-city-hall/ It seems they do 10 ceremonies on one Saturday...
Storing Pocketbooks?
What about using one of those over the door shoe organizers to hold them? That way you can easily find the pocketbook you are looking for.
Fun Star Crayon
tmichelle79, I dont see any reason why the aluminum wouldnt work. But, you may have difficulty getting the crayons out when they cool. If you dont need to save the disposable aluminum cups, then you could deform the mold in order to get the crayons out. Try...
Including Meat or Animal Products in Compost?
What I learned was that in order to compost meat you need a compost pile to reach really high heats. Since a home compost pile usually cant reach the high heats of commercial pile can, it is not safe to compost meat.
Cat Playhouse From Recycled Boxes
It would be great to see it when it is finished. I hope you will post it on thriftyfun so we can all enjoy the finished product.
Rash on Top of Feet?
Have you bought any new footwear recently? I know there was a story awhile back of a woman who bought Chinese made zories from Wal-Mart which gave her a chemical burn on her feet after just one day of wearing them. Hear is a page I found about it: http://www...
Matilda (Dominicker Hen)
What a lovely story. I have never had any chicken friends but I would sure like to someday. Thank you for sharing this story with us. Matilda sure is one strong lady!
Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in the Rice Cooker
I have never seen a green ring around the yolk when doing this.
Thank You Notes for Mom
Thank you Julia for sharing that beautiful story. What a lovely gift idea. I too wish I could have given my mom something like this. That box would have been filled to the brim.
My Frugal Life: Coffee Wasters?
Thanks for sharing Jackie! This gave me a good laugh. I must come clean and admit I have been a coffee waster. Not in the sense of pouring my Starbucks in the trash but with that 1/3 pot of coffee left over from the day before. I often try to heat it back up...
Congratulations Paul and Harlean (50th Wedding...
Congratulations Harlen and Paul! I hope you have 50 more years of happiness together!
How Do I End a One Way Friendship Tactfully?
I agree with Jilson. Saying you wont be able to make it and sending a card is the best route to take.
Balancing Thrifty And Fun
Great essay Jess! You should write more often! Everyone loves to read what you have to say. Boy we sure do miss our mama eh?
Treating a Baby's Dry Skin?
My son would get red bumps and dry skin especially on his cheeks when he was little. One doctor said it was Keratosis pilaris and another said it was eczema. Waxelene was what worked for him. It is a petroleum free Vaseline alternative. It also worked as a...
Reuse Glass Water Bottles, Not Plastic
I agree! Water does taste better out of a glass bottle. I have been using glass bottles for water for years, I have found some interesting bottles over the years. One of my favorites was from a French Lemonade drink (it was a bit spendy just for the juice, but...
How to Make a Garlic Braid
This reminds me that it is time to plant garlic here in the Pacific Northwest! I love garlic in everyway: Fresh, roasted, sauteed, etc...
Updating on Old Rock Fireplace?
You could do a white wash paint over it, which will make it more modern.
Halloween Costume: Chicken
This is so adorable. The feet and the headband are my favorite parts! Great job!
Vietnamese Caramelized Pork
Upon examining the bottle, I found out that it is made from coconut juice (not milk). So, it is the water that comes out of the coconut when you first open one, this water doesnt really taste like coconut. I am guessing that it is then cooked to thicken and...
Fixing Fudge That Didn't Set?
If your fudge didnt set, it probably wasnt heated hot enough. You can put the fudge back on the stove with 1 cup of water and heat until the candy thermometer reads 235 - 245 degrees F.
Recycled Wine Cork Board
Its so beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I guess I better start collecting corks!
Black Spots in Sink?
Update: Our medicine cabinet came with 3 cubbies with dark brown baskets that fit into them. I was washing the sink and wiping down the medicine cabinet when I finally discovered that these baskets had flakes of stain that were falling into the sink every time...
Copper (Bloodhound)
I love this guy! How funny that he is standing up like that. Does he do this often?
Dark Blemishes on Face?
I have known people to put fresh turmeric on the spot at night before going to bed and washing it off in the morning. This process is done when the blemish is starting to heal and the skin is pinkish. I am not sure if it will help once a scar is there. If you...
Banjo, Brittany and Oreo (Dogs)
I like how they are all fighting for a little piece of that rug right near the heater vent! What cuties!
Replacement Power Cord for Back2Life Massager?
I found this on Amazon. It looks like this is what you were looking for. https://www.amazon.com/B2L-GPU482101000WA00-MKA-482101000-GPU482101000WAOO-MKA482101000/dp/B07C5MRQHF/ref=pd_sbs_121_t_0/130-5786969-0095467?tag=thriftyfun0b-20
Dryer Leaving Holes in Clothing?
Sometimes zippers from jeans can do this. It is a good practice to zip up any zippers before putting them in the wash. I hope this helps.
English Christmas Pudding Ornament
Very cute. I dont know what English Christmas pudding is, can you enlighten me?
How Do I Cook Rhubarb as a Vegetable?
Thanks Deeli! My rhubarb is out of control this year, and I am trying to figure out something to do with it other than pie. :)
Craft: Clay Sculpture
Wow! You really did an amazing job. Maybe your new job can be making custom sculptures for people on Etsy. They could send you a picture of the person they want a sculpture of.
Watermelon Invitation
These is super cute! Now I just have to come up with a party to have so I can make them! : )
My Frugal Life: Beverly Hills on $30 a Day
Beautiful Mural! I especially love the matching table and chairs!
Hanging Outdoor Votive Holders?
This project uses a slightly thicker wire, but may be helpful. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71918527.tip.html
Hanging Outdoor Votive Holders?
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14782585.tip.html Here is another on ThriftyFun.
Use Bleach For Removing Mold
From the EPA website: Biocides are substances that can destroy living organisms. The use of a chemical or biocide that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine bleach, for example) is not recommended as a routine practice during mold cleanup. There may be instances...
Abusive Husband?
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) is the number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The can help you make a safety plan, and help you find services in your area. You should call them and/or check out their website: http://www.thehotline.org/ There are services...
How to Peel a Pineapple
michawnpita, The great thing about doing it this way is that it wastes less then the typical way of peeling the pineapple and you get pretty fast at doing it once you get the hang of it. I would guess you get about 20% more fruit this way.
Halloween Costume: Carmen Miranda
You did an amazing job! You look just like her. I am very impressed to your attention to detail. : )
Old Fashioned Flower Arrangement
Not to mention that they look great with the beautiful green wall in the background!
Spirit in the Ocean (Kee Beach, Kauai, Hawaii)
Wow! That is neat, I thought it was a photoshopped photo. Very cool that it happened by accident.
Growing Cantaloupes from Seed?
Cantaloupes grow best on hills. You can start out planting 4-5 seeds per hill and then thin them. Make 3 foot wide hills and space them 5 feet apart with 2-3 plants per hill.
Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes
These are delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe! This will become a favorite in my home for sure!
What is This Plant? (Plumeria/Frangipanni)
It looks like it is a Plumeria. It can get beautiful blooms. It likes dry sandy soil, so dont water it too much, wait for the soil to dry completely out before giving it water.
Flattening Your Belly Postpartum?
I tried a cheap workout type compression band postpartum. It really helped support my belly and I think it also helped my belly flatten back up. The only problem with the one I got was the fabric wasnt breathable (Since I think it is designed to make you sweat...
