Thrifty Tips (July 19, 2016)
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Using Flower Pot Saucers for Stepping Stones
By lalala...
Those clear plastic plant saucers work really well as molds for making stepping stones. They are flexible, making removal of the finished stones easy. Plus they come in a number of different sizes.
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Double Delight Chocolate Cake
By Benetta
Turn a gluten free muffin mix into a nice treat for a Sunday afternoon, or make it when you entertain your friends. This chocolate cake has a subtle hint of coffee and whiskey, which adds to the rich flavor. Served with an extra dollop of dairy free dessert topping, this cake will make your guests think that you bought it at the local coffee shop.
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Dandelion Oil for Joint Pain
By melissa
Did you know that dandelions are one of the most useful plants to reduce joint pain and aching muscles?
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Crocheted Flower
This is a beautiful crocheted flower. Add it to any of your crochet projects to add a little flare.
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Children's Toys Maintain a Timeless Appeal
By Grayce Pedulla Dillon
Simple, timeless children's toys maintain a timeless appeal. The old Slinky now comes in a variety of colors and still entertains children. Hanging an image like this of a childhood favorite adds vibrancy to the child's room.
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Today's Questions
Rock Stuck Between Washer Plastic and TubThere is a rock stuck between the washer plastic and tub. It is a Whirlpool Duet Sport. Is there an easy way to get the rock out? I can see it, but the tub doesn't move to get it out.Mail Sent USPS Not ReceivedMy sister sent a priority mail containing an international passport to me from another state. We tracked it and showed that it was scanned into my mail box, but I didn't find it in my box. I've complained to the USPS, they promised to investigate, but I've yet to hear any positive news about it from them.Is Stepparent Responsible for Child Support?I am going to be marrying, my soon to be husband, and he is on SSI and has kids that he sees once a month. He went to the courts before I met him and they ruled that he did not have to pay child support. Can his ex come after me for child support?Donating Fabric and PatternsI want to donate fabric that I did not use. Can I donate patterns also? Where can it donate these sewing items?Bobbin Thread Catching and TanglingI'm ready to throw my Singer Tradition sewing machine out of the window. I'm about two thirds of the way through making a dress and now the thread keeps getting caught above the bobbin so that there are several threads coming up through the hole and everything jams.Helping Dyed Hair FadeI dyed my hair in the beginning of this month, and I wanna know how long will it take to fade all the way out, or to start fading? Is there any way I can make it start fading myself?ThriftyFun Contests!
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