Thrifty Tips (March 25, 2019)
Here is another great outdoor craft from Ana. It's definitely time to get our yards and patios in order for the warm season. If you have any spring garden tips, please share them with us. Or send us a photo of your first spring flowers. You might win our Garden and Nature photo contest.

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Today's Featured Post

Recycled Lanterns As Planters

By Ana

Recycled Lanterns As Planters - planted pots on garden tableI found 2 lanterns in great shape at a thrift store for pennies! I wanted to transform these beauties into something other than lighting - planters! Although you find a lot of them are in black, I will transform them into a softer look.

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Today's Guides
Making Lists for Traveling
Making a list while planning a trip.
Value of a Lane Cedar Chest
A hope chest with old fashioned linens and photos.
Remembering to Flip or Rotate Your Mattress
A bare bed mattress.
Getting Rid of a Nesting Pigeon
Pigeon nesting in a box.
Columbia River Gorge Photos and Information
Beautiful Multnomah Falls, located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.
Sunless Tanning Products Causing Itching
A woman itching her back.
Today's Posts

Avocado Mango Salsa

By Donna

Avocado Mango Salsa on plate with filled tortillaThis simple and yummy salsa is great with dips or burritos!

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Candy Trees with Nests

By Donna

Homemade candy trees with nests and jelly bean eggs.Using chow mein noodles, chocolate and some jelly beans you can make really cute and yummy place settings or centerpiece for your Easter or springtime table.

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Trouble With Fray Check

By lalala...

applying fray checkI recently purchased some Fray Check for a project. I applied it according to the package directions and left it to dry. When I went back to start my project I was bummed to discover that it had caused the pen lines, from when I traced my templates, to run all over the fabric.

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Coupon Organizer for Seed Storage

By Bella Blue

seed packets in organizerWhen I buy seeds for the garden they tend to get misplaced or make a mess. I found an easy storage solution that organizes them and makes them easy to grab and head off to the garden. I use a couple plastic coupon file organizers for storage of commercial seed packages.

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Strawberry Shortcake Parfait

These tiny little treats are perfect for a party! If you use a mason jar, they would also make a yummy gift for someone special.

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Today's Questions
Repairing the Finish on a Table Damaged by Resolve
After cleaning a carpet stain, a spray bottle of Resolve was left sitting on the coffee table. When removed, a few days later, it had been slowly leaking and a dry ring was under the bottle. I cleaned the dried on cleaner with Pledge and it left a much lighter noticeable ring. It's almost like it took off the wood stain! Do I have to strip the whole table, this is new and I have never done any refinishing!
Taking a Toddler Bowling
My grandson went bowling the other day - he just loved it. He's 3 1/2 yrs old - he's very strong & tall for his age. Is 3 or 4 yrs old too young?
Moving Duck Eggs
I have a big pond with a male and female duck. I found a nest with 3 eggs in it yesterday and 4 today. I also found two eggs that were laid in the pond and read online that they can be very resilient before the incubation period starts and that if an egg is laid in water it can still survive if taken out. Should I take the two eggs out and put them in the nest? Or should I just leave them alone?
Finding Needles for a Kenmore Ultra Stitch 8
I have a Kenmore Ultra Stitch 8 (158.1345381) sewing machine. I need to know what needles it takes. I keep reading a Q needle, but I haven't found any at the store.
Activities for an 11th Birthday Party
I'm having a party next week for my 11 year old and she wants to have 3-4 girls with an activity at the beginning and a sleepover after. I don't know what to do for the activity.
Value of a Vintage 8 Track Stereo Console
Value of a Vintage 8 Track Stereo Console - console with 8 track tape player, radio, and turntable
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