Menu Ask a Question Share a Post Account Search

Welcome to ThriftyFun

ThriftyFun features Craft and DIY Projects, Gardening Information, Food Tips and Recipes, Cleaning Guides, and tips about Saving Money. The ThriftyFun community looks for frugal solutions to every day problems.

Summer Fun

Share Your Recipes

Share Your Pets

Featured

Homemade Window Clings - clings on the window

Homemade Window ClingsWhen I was little, we had a massive sliding glass door to the garden. One day, my mum's friend came over to visit and walked right into the glass door while trying to go outside. Ever since then, we've always put window clings up as a precaution. Now, I make them from scratch so they can look how I want!

Skewer and Bottle Cap Starburst Art - finished artwork

Skewer and Bottle Cap Starburst ArtI love starburst contemporary art. I made this piece with wooden skewers and bottle caps. This is easy to put together and incredibly cost effective.

Corset-Back T-shirt - view of finished tee being worn

Corset-Back T-shirtThis is a simple way to turn any tee into a chic corset tie-up shirt. All you need is a shirt, scissors, and some sturdy ribbon.

Swarm of Ornamental Butterflies - coloring page with five butterflies

Swarm of Ornamental ButterfliesHere is the ideal coloring page to help you to relax during the summer months! Grab a cup of tea and your coloring tools, and find a lovely spot under a tree. Once colored, these butterflies can be framed or turned into a set of birthday cards.

A before and after weight loss photo of Atossa.

How I Lost 125 Pounds on a BudgetI'd always been a bit overweight growing up. I just thought that was the norm since most of my family members always carried extra weight. "We're a big-boned family," we'd joke. But our appetites were huge, especially coming from cultural backgrounds where food was the primary offering in times of celebration... or any occasion.

Hanging Folder

Hanging FolderThis Avery shipping label packaging is made from thick and sturdy cardboard. You can easily customize this into a hanging folder for your wall. I ended up using this as a place to organize my bills so I know to pay them.

Summer Fun for Kids

Summer Fun Box

Summer Fun BoxSchool is almost out! A great surprise gift idea for elementary-aged children, grandchildren, or nieces and nephews is a 'Summer of Fun' surprise package. Try to think of all the things you loved as a child.

Yo-Yo

Attend Free Summer Community EventsThis weekend, we attended Celebrate Hillsboro, an annual summer event provided by the businesses and city of Hillsboro, Oregon.

A child blowing bubbles

Summertime Activities for Your ChildrenFrugal living is nothing new to us as I was raised in a family of 11 kids and many foster children. We may have struggled because money was tight, but we never seemed to lack for fun things to do and there was always something going on that held our attention.

Ad

A woman reading books in the summer.

Starting a Summer Book Club and Book SwapKeep your kids entertained and reading over the summer by organizing a book club and book swap. Consider one for yourself as well. This is a guide about starting a summer book club and book swap.

A family that just discovered their geocache

Try Geocaching This SummerAs soon as I hear, "Hey, Gigi, let's go geocaching," from one of my grandkids, I'm ready to go.

Almost Free Boredom Busters

Almost Free Boredom BustersIn June the kids aren't bored yet; the thrill of summer vacation is still upon them. However, August is another story. With movie prices at $6 or higher and gas soaring in its price per gallon, how can you keep the kids busy and your budget happy?

More Summer Fun for Kids

Gardening Tips and Advice

Mr. Red (Hummingbird) - hummingbird on feeder

Mr. Red (Hummingbird)This is one of our favorite hummingbirds, Mr Red, because he's the friendliest little guy of all the hummingbirds, I've ever seen.

Growing Celery From Kitchen Scraps - celery growing the garden

Growing Celery From Kitchen ScrapsWhen you are finished with the bunch of celery, put it in a glass of water to root. Then put it in a pot with potting soil. When it gets bigger plant in the ground. Water it regularly and you will have celery.

Clean Lines For Small Lawn - ivy growing around birch tree base

Clean Lines For Small LawnI have a good sized piece of property. As I get older, it seems to get even larger when it comes time to mow it with a push mower. Doc says the exercise is good for me. But then, he ain't the one doing the pushing.

Shop Specifically For Plant Bargains - closeup of phlox flower

Shop Specifically For Plant BargainsA Tightwad Grows Flowers: Someone said I was so tight, I squeaked when I walked. So tight, I squeezed a nickel til the buffalo bellowed. Say what they will, when it comes to buying flowers, being miserly certainly has it's advantages.

Grow a Rose Cutting in a Potato cutting in a small potato

Grow a Rose Cutting in a PotatoIf you have a rosebush that's doing well and want to grow more from it, or give some as a gift, it's a good idea to propagate a cutting from that bush inside of a potato. Potatoes have a good amount of moisture and nutrients for a new cutting to develop from.

A Big Bug? No a Hummingbird!

A Big Bug? No a Hummingbird!I was sitting outside hand feeding my favorite squirrel. This usually keeps her out of my bird-feeder when I heard this thump and felt something hit the side of my leg. Looking down I thought, WOW, what a huge bug. I reached down to pick it up and throw it into the grass when I realized it was a hummingbird.

More Gardening Tips and Advice

Pest Control

Mosquito on someone's hand.

Mosquito Repellent RecipesThis page contains mosquito repellent recipes. Mosquitoes are a problem in many regions.

Carpenter bee drilling into wood.

Getting Rid of Carpenter BeesCarpenter bees will attack the wood trim and porches around your home making holes and tunnels for nesting. This is a guide about getting rid of carpenter bees.

Flea on White

Use Ammonia to Kill FleasAmmonia applied to carpets where your dogs and cats sleep can be effective in killing fleas. Be sure to let animals out while you do this. This is a guide about use ammonia to kill fleas.

Ad

A lizard on a porch.

Keeping Lizards Off Your PorchLizards love to sun themselves during the day. Your porch may very well be a nearly ideal place for them to catch some sun and warm up. If you live in an area with many lizards, keeping lizards off your porch might be an issue you have to deal with.

Tiny Ants

Getting Rid of Tiny AntsBoth borax powder and diatomaceous earth can be effective in deterring ants. This is a guide about getting rid of tiny ants.

Carpenter Bee Trap

How to Make a Carpenter Bee TrapCarpenter bees can destroy the wood in your home. Use this simple trick to capture carpenter bees. This is a guide about making a carpenter bee trap.

More Pest Control

Videos

Teak furniture on a deck outdoors.

Refinishing Teak Outdoor FurnitureTeak is a common material for outdoor furniture because it is long lasting if cared for correctly. Learn how to do it in this short video.

A serving of peach crumble topped with ice cream.

Peach CrumblePeach crumble is a classic summertime dessert, especially if you are lucky enough to have ripe fresh peaches. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A tray of peanut butter cookies.

Flourless Peanut Butter CookiesThese easy peanut butter cookies are entirely gluten-free. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A foil lid being used as an impromptu spoon.

Making a Lid SpoonEver been stuck without a spoon when eating an individual serving of applesauce, pudding or yogurt? Just use the lid as a spoon! Learn how to make one in this short video.

A tent pole elastic that has been repaired.

How to Fix a Tent PoleMany tent poles are attached with elastic, which can break with rough usage. Learn how to fix it in this short video.

A stuffed red lobster with a black eye patch covering where an eye is missing.

Stuffed Animal Eye PatchIf you have a beloved stuffed animal that loses an eye, an eye patch might be the best solution. Learn how in this short video.

Recent

Outside of a post office.

Using Informed Delivery from USPSAvoid the stress of knowing where your mail is and if it has been delivered with Informed Delivery from the USPS. This is a guide about using informed delivery from USPS.

Bottle of wine wrapped in burlap.

Giving Wine as a GiftWine is a common gift as a house warming a just a simple thank you. Not everyone drinks wine though so make sure the recipient will enjoy it before purchasing. This is a guide about giving wine as a gift.

Catfish Tacos with Guacamole Filling

Catfish Tacos with GuacamoleA filling and delicious way of eating tacos with catfish. You can use tilapia if you would like too!

Ad

Woman and daughter cleaning house.

Keep Your Home Clean and GreenCleaning products are some the most common sources of dangerous chemicals and pollutants in our homes. Choosing the right cleaning products will help you keep your home clean and green.

Kale Stem Pesto in bowl

Creamy Kale Stem PestoI always see that a step in recipes using kale is to discard the stems. Don't do that! The stems are full of vitamins and fiber, not to mention zingy flavours. I like to make pesto with mine using cashews. The cashews support the bright kale flavour by giving it a nice, full creaminess. They also cost less than pine nuts.

Woman holding a hamper with dirty laundry.

Hard Water Leaving Laundry Dingy and GrayThis is a guide about hard water leaving laundry dingy and gray. The minerals in hard water can be tough on your clothes. If you are finding that hard water is ruining the color of your clothing, try some of these tips.

Questions

Singer Sewing Machine Not Catching Bobbin ThreadI bought this Singer 413 recently. It was sewing just fine then the needle broke. I replaced it with an identical needle, but now I can't get the bobbin thread to come up through the plate.

Converting Mililiters to CupsHow much is 5ml of eggs used in double chocolate cake?

Identifying a Piece of Furniture with Rotating Top

Identifying a Piece of Furniture with Rotating TopWhat is this piece of furniture? The top rotates and has two hooks on the side, maybe for a potter's wheel.

Identifying and Caring for a Houseplant - leaves dying on variegated leaf plant

Identifying and Caring for a HouseplantI received this plant for Mother's Day from my 3 year old daughter, which she has now named "Charlie". I am having trouble figuring out what type of plant this is, and he doesn't seem to be doing very well. I recently gave him fertilizer, and after that he's been slowly declining.

Tree Maintenance Help for Low Income Senior CitizenI take care of a blind and deaf 83 year old man. A big tree broke, he has no money and no insurance. He needs someone to cut off the part that broke. Please tell me if you know a program or someone who can do this for him.

Cutting Back Tame BlackberriesIf I bush hog my tame blackberries down this fall, will they come back next spring?

Browse

A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Buy Now Pay Later Websites

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

A man with a nail gun performing roof repairs.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

A blue above ground swimming pool.

Cleaning an Above Ground Pool

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

50th Anniversary Gift Box

50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

Closeup of termites in wood.

Homemade Remedies for Termites

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

A wood table.

Fixing a Wood Table With a Nail Polish Remover Stain

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

growing a cherry tree from a pit.

Starting a Cherry Tree from a Pit

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Disposing of Old Gasoline, Red gas can.

Cleaning Gasoline from Car Carpet

Kenmore Refrigerator

Kenmore Refrigerator Not Cooling

A car seat in a car.

Cleaning Sour Milk Smell in a Car

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Hummingbird perched on a feeder.

Keeping Ants Out of the Hummingbird Feeder

Sink drain with water running into sink.

Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

Man tinkering with a riding mower.

Troubleshooting a Riding Lawn Mower That Won't Start

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

Windshield Washers Not Spraying

Windshield Washers Not Spraying

Electrician Working on Circuit Breakers

Troubleshooting Circuit Breaker Problems

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

Homemade Cat Repellents

Homemade Cat Repellents

sink drain

Cleaning Smelly Drains

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Someone mopping a floor.

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost?

A woman in pain wearing dentures.

Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Smooth Top Stove

Cleaning a Smooth Top Stove

Mothballs

Removing Mothball Smell From Your House

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Dog sleeping on a couch.

Removing Pet Hair from Furniture

bug spray

Identifying Flying Insects

A woman with cleaning supplies.

Name Ideas for a Cleaning Business

Blue flame on gas stove burner

Cleaning the Burners on a Gas Stove

Cleaning

Cleaning Formica

Teen girls throwing bright confetti outside

Birthday Party Ideas for Teens

Chest Freezer

Repairing a Gasket on a Chest Freezer

multicolored flowerbed on a lawn

Preventing Weeds in Flower Beds

Dishwasher

Dishwasher Won't Drain

Garage Door Remote Opener

Garage Door Remote Opener Not Working

Hot coffee mug on wood table.

Removing Heat Marks from Furniture

white vinegar

Is Vinegar Harmful to Septic Tanks?

Related Content

More

ThriftyFun on Facebook

ThriftyFun on Pinterest

ThriftyFun on Instagram

Enter a Contest

Free Newsletters

Desktop Page | View Mobile

Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us

© 1997-2018 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Published by ThriftyFun.

Generated 2018/07/16 12:08:15 in 7 secs. ⛅️️ ⚡️

Loading Something Awesome!