How Do I Deal with a Relative Who Visits Unannounced and Often?
I did not read the suggestions from others, but here is what I would do in your situation: 1 - If you are about to eat dinner, eat it anyway. You actually can do this in a polite way. Ive done it to family and have had family do it to me. No biggie. Example...
Ivy (German Shorthair Pointer)
Oh your puppy is just the cutest ever! She looks so amazingly sweet! I hope she takes this contest!
Garden: Blooming Passiflora
That is one of the prettiest flowers Ive ever seen! I love the colors and the pistols protruding from the center! I wish I could grow such gorgeous blossoms here! What is it called??
Bebe (Amstaff Mix)
I love your gorgeous dog shot! The dog shows well and the background fits great! Props!
Wildlife: Butterfly Wings
Lol, the butterfly isnt really that huge. Its called macro photography. You get close to the subject and use perspective and angles, then sometimes cropping, to make your subject larger in the photo than in life. Its my absolute favorite form of photography...
Scenery: Splash (Sunset Beach, OR)
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am actually in the market for a new camera. I currently use a 12 mp Kodak easy share. Its a simple camera, but it can do the trick! I also use an editing program called Corel Draw. I got it for a little over $100 at my...
Scenery: Splash (Sunset Beach, OR)
Guess my photo (of the camera) didnt post. Been having overall issues with that lately. :(
Scenery: Tree (Dry Falls State Park, WA)
That is the neatest tree Ive ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and unique capture!
Wildlife: Sea Anemone (Sunset Beach, OR)
Thanks guys for the wonderful comments, I loved the green color of this guy, too. Theyre all over our coastal rocks. Come and see, if you ever have the chance! Anyway, just wanted to post this to laugh at myself real quick like. Just noticed that I must have...
Travel: Giraffes (County Cork, Ireland)
Oh my goodness, this is such a neat shot! I love how the rainbow came out so clearly! Thank you so much for sharing this capture!
Scenery: Stream With Fall Color (Spearfish Canyon,...
Absolutely love your shot! It has beautiful colors and you framed it just about perfectly! It is very lovely and I wanted to thank you for sharing such a gorgeous site for those of us who may never get the chance to travel to your neck of the woods. May God...
Scenery: Hot Air Balloon Reflections (Rio...
Amazing job on this shot! The water reflection and colors are great! I only wish Id seen it sooner so I could have voted for it!
Orange Flower
Thanks, guys! See, this is one exact reason why the Thrifty Fun community is my absolute favorite. You guys always help me out so much! My garden will be gorgeous thanks to yall! God bless you, every one!
Gift Rose
Letters from children are always the most heartwarming. What is the Path Garden, if you dont mind me asking?
Scenery: Pink And Yellow Flower (Charlston, OR)
Unfortunately I have no clue what type of blossom this is. I do know it was in among the dahlias and zinnias, though, so it is most likely one of those. Thanks so much for the nice comment! God bless!
Patches and Mary (Goats)
Thanks so much, Deeli! But I never post a picture that hasnt been edited at least some what. Just the photographer in me :) Thanks for looking and the feedback!
Homemade Cheddar Crackers
Cheese crackers are some of my absolute favorite, Deeli!!! Now I can try out your recipe and maybe I wont have to just buy them from the store anymore. :) Thanks a ton! Great idea for a recipe post!
Avalanche (Cat)
What a lovely story and a lovely cat... I was rather depressed in high school, even hospitalized for it, as embarrassing as that is, but when I returned home my grandmother had a box waiting for me. Inside that box was baby Lucifer, my new Siamese kitten. He...
Use Mr. Clean Eraser
Great tip! I had a girl get really mad at me back in high school and write something really disgusting on the side of my white tracker in black permanent marker. I was so upset I was bawling to my mom. How dare someone touch my car, lol! Anyway, she brought...
Scenery: Railroad Tracks Peeking Through Snow...
Thank you all for your kind words. You guys are too great! You truly are what make Thrifty Fun my absolute favorite site on the web. No joke, you guys all rock! I wanted to give you a rose to thank you, but I am not seeing it here. I hope it shows up! Either...
Smoked Gouda Filled Pork Medallions
Oh my goodness, Deeli! This seriously sounds WAY too yummy! The home I live in now doesnt have a workable kitchen, as I call it (stove/oven doesnt work - have microwave in living room and one portable burner on my tiny kitchen counter) but my husband and I...
Rejuvenate Hard Bread in the Microwave
Great tip! I never knew this... Wish I had back when we were hungry and ended up throwing out a little of the bread that was just WAY too stale to get down. Thanks for sharing!
Scenery: "Inception" Building (Los Angeles, CA)
Wow - Love this photo! Living in a small town amongst many other small towns, we dont make it out to the big city very often at all, so I never get photo opportunities like this. You make the city look gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing and God bless!
Training a Cat Not to Sleep on Your Head
Haha - this is an awesome tip! I think any and all cat owners understand the annoyance of cats wishing to sleep on your head (or your book, newspaper, etc.) This is a wonderful idea you had! Practical, logical, and humane! Love it!
Fall Foliage in Cemetery (Springfield, MO)
Fall colors are always so tough for me, but you totally rocked this photo! This is absolutely wonderful! I love the colors, the framing, the contrast, everything! I bet there are a few different magazines out there whod be interested in this photo.
Fall Colors (Missouri)
I really like the contrast of colors in this photo! You did a really great job!
Praying Mantis
Thank you all so much. The kind words are always very encouraging and usually reach me right when I need them the most! Praying mantis are beautiful creatures and I couldnt make the shot without this glorious creation of Gods! Hope you all are having a blessed...
Scenery: The Brighton Wheel (UK)
The top photo in your collection is gorgeous! The framing of the shot is absolutely wonderful! Nice job!
Scenery: Shannon Falls (British Columbia)
The memories are always what makes our trips treasures, but you sure came out with one heck of a photo, too! Absolutely amazing! Id love to be able to see this waterfall with my own two eyes, but I really appreciate you sharing the beauty with us! :D Beautiful...
Apple Swan
Wow! This is a really neat idea! Think of how much character you could add to a gathering! Thank you so much for sharing, I never wouldve thought of such a cute idea!
Scenery: Lager Mill By the Creek (Frankenmuth, MI)
Nice shot - I love the big building in the snow. Very cute!
Nemo (Ragdoll Tabby)
What an adorable kitty! I didnt fix mine, so he got curious and ran away, but I do love cats!
Summer Sausage Crisps
Sounds delish! Your recipes usually do :) Ill have to try a few when my hubby and I move... Also wanted to thank you for the nice comment on my tip - I bet you got really creative with only one burner and a coffee pot! It always makes us stronger, though, and...
Cake Pops
What an absolutely delicious idea! I can hardly wait to try it in my own kitchen! Thanks for the recipe!
Scenery: Maui Beach
I just wanted to say that the colors in this photo are absolutely beautiful. The blue is so bright that I feel I am right there! Very, very gorgeous entry. God gives us the most amazing scenes! I love your entry and wish you good luck - You got my vote, and...
Scenery: Spider Web
Thank you! I am always amazed by the wondrous beauties God creates. Im glad the spider wasnt around, but I can hardly believe how strong the web was to hold at that water!
In Memory Of Niki (Persian)
That was so sweet to read about, Deeli! Thank you for sharing the memories of your kitty! I had a cat when I was a kid, Buddy, and he played fetch, too. He LOVED the sound of candy wrappers, like the ones on the little breath mint candies you get after a meal...
The Best Present Is To Be Present
This is a beautiful message and oh so true. It about brought tears from my eyes. It reminds me of a few years back, when my family pulled together and took care of my great grandmother at the end of her life. Not only was us being there for her 24/7 the best...
Tips For Sewing Great Looking Pants
Ive always wanted to learn to sew! I can do basics: Re-sew a seam, put a button back on, etc. But, with all the new clothing styles getting skimpier and more harlot-like, Im really hoping to be able to learn to sew my own outfits! Great tips here!
Mockingbird Visits our Garden
What a wonderful photo and description! It reminds me of Harper Lees To Kill A Mockingbird. Honestly, before this, Id never even seen a photo of a mockingbird. Thanks for sharing and God bless! :)
Photo: The Invisible Car
Haha - too funny! I love it! Hope you and your family have just as fun this Christmas - Happy holidays and God bless!
Christmas Gazebo Photo
What a gorgeous sight! You did a wonderful editing job, as well... It would make such a perfect little Christmas card! Id love to have property with a gazebo like that - Just beautiful. Have a happy holiday season - Hope God sends you and your family many blessings...
Watch for Discarded Furniture
This is a great tip. Ive discarded so many couches and other furniture items over the years. I didnt have garbage pick up back then, but I used to set them alongside the road anyway, for anyone to pick up as they please. Id leave it there as long as I thought...
Embellishing an Older Frame
I love doing crafts/projects like these! So much cheaper than buying an embellished frame at the store, more fun, and more personable! You can theme a frame to go with any photo! They make great gifts, too, and one can even sell them for a little extra cash...
Christmas Gazebo Photo
It looks to me to be a very nice home edit... I could be wrong, I suppose, but, with a closer look, you can see that someone most likely did not take a photo of a Christmas card, but, rather, made one of their own. In most professional photography, one would...
Previously House Trained Dog Peeing in the House?
I agree with Lisa. Crate train him. I had this problem with my little dog when we moved the last time. He got so mad at me for not paying attention to him that he began pooping on my floor during the night. I work at home, so its not like I wasnt with him always...
Using Leftover Juice From Cooked Ham
Great idea! Thank you so much for sharing it! I cant believe Id never considered this before, but now I can implement it next time I make ham... Perfect timing, since its on my grocery list!
Chocolate Delights
Wonderful tip! You are so right. We all want the pretty, sweet little holiday treats, but they can be such an expense on a tight budget.
Scenery: Christmas Day (Rees Lake)
How lovely to have part of a lake as part of your backyard! What a wonderful setting for family gatherings! And 27 for Christmas dinner!? That is fabulous!
Dog and Territory Issues?
A pecking order will probably end up being developed between them, if given enough time with one another - But it could be bad if they are fighting. I would suggest that both you and the other pet owner re-establish that YOU are boss with your pet. I had to...
Do Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Lose Nutrients?
I agree with the other poster. You will always lose some nutrients. Heck, you start losing that as soon as you take it off the tree/out of the ground! Freezing, when done properly, doesnt make you lose too much, tho. If you really are worried about losing nutrients...
Scenery: Cross On Beach
Thank you so much! God bless you and may you and your loved ones have a very, merry Christmas this year, filled with blessings and laughter!
Christmas Tree with Homemade Ornaments
What a powerful little story. I hope God sends you many blessings, comfort, and peace this year and for many years to come. Merry Christmas.
Bella (Hound-Lab Mix)
Hahahaha - That is too funny! Ive never seen a dog do that! I mean, my puppy likes to drop his tennis balls/baseballs into his food dish as he eat, but I just figure thats so no one comes and steals it - but, the toilet - thats definitely original! Love it...
Upside Down Christmas Tree
What a neat and unique idea! Ive never seen anything like this before and its beautiful! Great work! I love Christmas!
Holiday: Ethan's First Christmas
Beautiful, healthy little baby - Another miracle from above! May God protect his innocence and bless him always!
Scenery: Snow Covered Evergreens (South Dakota)
Brrr! That looks so cold! Absolutely beautiful! But, I must admit, I am glad we never get snow to stick for longer than a week around here, and thats darn near unheard of! Gorgeous, though!
Wildlife: Lion Cub
That is amazing! I would love to be able to cuddle a little baby lion - how precious! Thank you so much for sharing and have a wonderful summer break - funny to type since its December and kinda chilly here. :) Beautiful little guy, too - just absolutely adorable...
Simple Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
You have no idea how awesome it is that you posted this recipe! I actually was going to search online for a good mashed potato recipe because I love mashed potatoes and dont want to have to get the icky instant stuff. Now I can try out your recipe in my slow...
My Frugal Life: Our Way of Celebrating Christmas
This is a beautiful little description you shared with us. It is always nice to hear of a husband and wife spending good, quality time together when they can. Your guys relationship sounds so sweet and inspiring! May God bless you both!
Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge
Thank you so much for sharing! Sounds so much easier and more simple than my uncles recipe for fudge. Now I just have to try it! Yum!
The Unique Bluebird
What a gorgeous little bird! Its both amazing and wonderful that its found a way to survive in nature without a beak! A few years back, I had a chicken with a crooked beak. She was born that way and my husband and I would hand feed her her food. She would scoop...
Fall Flowers in Irish Beleek Vase
Gorgeous flowers, gorgeous vase, gorgeous everything! Beautiful photo. Merry Christmas and thank you so much for sharing. God bless!
House Finches on Sage
This is a very pretty picture. I love the way the green in the background is so nicely blurred, focusing our attention on the birds and pretty flowers. Very nice job, thank you so much for sharing!
Keep Extra Garbage Bags Under the One in Use
We used to do this in the little restaurant I worked at in high school. Saved so much time during rush hours!
Scenery: Shore Acres Holiday Lights
Thank you for the link! Loved the slideshow! Shore Acres is one of my favorite places on Earth! For any who are interested... Here is a link, as well :) Its another slideshow of the amazing Christmas lights at Shore Acres State Park. My husband put it together...
The Artists of Montmartre (Paris, France)
Oh, wow! Ive always wanted to see the artists out on Frances streets! Thank you so so much for sharing! Absolutely beautiful!
Scenery: Sunset Sail (Bandon, OR)
Thank you all for your wonderful comments and support! Id love it if you were ALL able to make it out to our tiny little town to see all of our God-given treasures :D
Travel: Oxymoron (Cappadocia, Turkey)
Very unique! What a wonderful adventure you were able to have! Thanks for sharing it with us here and God bless! :)
Scenery: Sunset (Bandon, OR)
Thank you so much! God truly does give the most wondrous sights :) When enlarged, you can see the other rocks in the shot. I absolutely love that shoreline.
In Memory Of Sequoia
Its so wonderful to hear about people adopting horses from an auction and giving them a good home. Too many of these poor, yet wonderful, creatures have gone to killer buyers for low bids to live out awful endings just to be made into glue. Thank you so much...
Victorian Beaded Poinsettia
This sounds like such a fun little project! Thank you so much for sharing :D
Scenery: Holiday Lights (Shore Acres, OR)
Thank you! I love sharing everything here with the ThrifyFun community :) I hope to enjoy my camera more as soon as this insane weather here on the Oregon Coast calms down! God bless :)
This Week on The Path Garden
Wonderful, beautiful pictures! I just love what youre doing with your Path Garden!
Wildlife: Squirrel At Wedding
Oh my goodness! Im sure it was stressful, but you gotta admit that that little guy is absolutely adorable and gave you a perfect backdrop for the shot!
Scenery: Cloudy Reflections at Devil's Kitchen...
Thank you for the nice comment! Im so glad you were able to visit Bandon ~ Its such a lovely area :D
Scenery: Field of Sunflowers (New Jersey)
This is a truly gorgeous shot :) Very nice composition and colors! I absolutely love sunflowers and look forward to my husband being able to grow them again!
My Love (Bandon, OR)
Thank you guys so much :) I am a very lucky woman, Connie, thank you so much for your blessings! And thank you for visiting the Inspired By Chelle site, Deeli! Were always happy to have visitors :)
Bald Eagle on a Snowy Day (Gillette, Wyoming)
This is a seriously amazing shot! Such clarity on that eagle and the surrounding is absolutely stunning! Great work!
Doc (Jack Russell) and Hoss (Rat Terrier)
Thank you for giving them a good home! It puts my mind in a tiny bit more ease, as I am having to scramble to find a home for my Bailout boy (hes in this contest, too, but I entered before I knew I had to get rid of him) so that my husband and I can move to...
Sunset at Face Rock Wayside (Bandon, Oregon)
Thank you so much for the compliment :) I will definitely miss this area...
Helping a Wounded Butterfly (Sunnyvale, CA)
Thats such a nice story ~ I never would have even known that I could have helped a poor little butterfly. Thank you so much for sharing and thank you both for saving such a gorgeous creature!
Oregon Sunset (Bullards Beach, Bandon, OR)
Its supposed to be titled Oregon Sunset lol oops. (b)Editors Note:(/b) Title changed :)
