Tag: ideas
group name: frugalites
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July 19, 2007 06:07 AM EDT --
Greeting cards have gotten so expensive and my husband has a large family and lots of birthday cards to send out. So I look for nice birthday cards at thrift shops, when they have them. Just got a whole . . . more
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November 07, 2007 01:16 PM EST --
I can't believe that I didn't remember this before! Kraft has this page on it...and it lists 14 weeks of dinners. They give you a list...it will fill one grocery bag and it will last you a week. . . . more
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December 10, 2007 10:50 AM EST --
This past summer when I was working at a daycare I went to several workshops. They had some great ideas for cheap things you can do with babies that will help stimulate their minds. Since . . . more
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July 12, 2008 10:01 AM EDT --
oK I have a baby shower coming up next friday and my problem has started because the person throwing it also has put me in charge of gifts for prizes for baby shower games,
My issue is money I dont . . . more
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July 19, 2007 05:45 AM EDT --
Here's a simple method to use less shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Transfer the shower products into pump containers (empty hand soap dispensers work great). Each push is a measured amount that . . . more
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July 09, 2007 03:05 PM EDT --
Needless to say, I didn't watch much of Live Earth. This article is a combination of my comments to another Live Earth article written by LL Merle called:
"Live Earth a springboard for . . . more
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December 01, 2006 08:29 PM EST --
For a while now it seems that everywhere you look people have a case of metal mania. Using metal embellishments isn't a new technique, and yet many people have decided to avoid this trend because they . . . more
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February 13, 2007 07:26 PM EST --
I stoled this from another website I am on but I thought someone might like it. Its Mary Engelbriet free craft ideas.
Of course most of these aren't simple and probably aren't even . . . more
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August 13, 2007 01:50 PM EDT --
Rusted items look great in some crafts. Yo make a new item look old and rusty try this !
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup bleach
1 teaspoon salt
Combine in an old quart jar.
Add items you . . . more
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August 28, 2007 05:42 PM EDT --
Make your own herbal bathbags by filling the coffee filter with your favorite herbs and stapling or taping it closed. Drop into a bathtub full of warm water and relax in the tub for about 15 minutes. Lavender . . . more
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August 13, 2007 02:11 PM EDT --
When quilting, check the back of the pieces of fabric you are looking at. You may discover a whole new piece of material and be able to use both sides in your quilt planning.
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August 18, 2008 09:09 PM EDT --
I finally have some money to spend on a new comforter,Id like a down,but I dont know which is better goose or down alternative?are they just as soft? can you reccomend me somewhere that is not gonna . . . more
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December 20, 2006 02:39 AM EST --
How about coupons ? I found some really neat coupons that you can give your children and then on another page there are some are to give to your . . . more
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October 08, 2007 06:27 PM EDT --
This one is soooooo much fun!
Create "bubble paper" by adding a drop or two of food coloring to a bottle of childrens "bubbles". Blow the bubble a couple of feet above your paper and . . . more
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July 01, 2007 12:30 PM EDT --
120+ pages Home ProjectIdea Book
This really is free, I just ordered one and no hidden costs listed or boxes to check.
"KraftMaid's Idea Book and Planning Guide is a 120+ full color book of . . . more
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October 17, 2007 02:25 AM EDT --
Make Rustic Frames With Branches
I changed my decor in my living room to a "Rootin'-Tootin' Cowboys and Indians" theme. I needed new picture frames so i went to my yard and . . . more
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September 12, 2007 10:34 AM EDT --
This post is going to be dedicated to tips for doing well with instant win games.
This are some things I picked up to improve my chances of winning. I'm not going to guarentee they'll work for . . . more
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November 26, 2007 12:00 PM EST --
This year, for Chirstmas, I decided to make magnets for everyone.
It was extra cheap for me, because I got a ton of free tiles from a friend.
The ones I am using to make the magnets are 1x1inches . . . more
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November 12, 2007 01:12 AM EST --
Use Your Halloween Pumpkin
Instead of purchasing squash use that pumpkin that going to rot outside. especially if it's been carved.
By LRP
Watch for Sales
Watch the grocery . . . more
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September 21, 2007 12:20 PM EDT --
These are both completly free because they use what you already have.
Gorp-
Category of food- Snack
How to make-
Save the crumbs of whatever is left at the bottom of the bag of . . . more
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