Thrifty Tips (May 03, 2019)
If your kids love the Avengers or other superheroes, check out these adorable straw decorations. You can customize them as much as you wish or keep them basic and have the kids make up their own superhero.

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Making Superhero Straws

By 15mhhm15

The kids are into super hero/super powers lately! They wanted a super hero "toy" so I made these super hero straws they can run around with! These would double as cute decorations for a banner or decoration if you're having a super hero kids' party!

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Making Your Own Evaporated Milk
Pouring cream into a pan.
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A casserole dish containing baked cod.
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Today's Posts

Instant Pot Citrus Chicken with Onion Gravy

By attosa

Instant Pot Citrus Chicken with Onion Gravy on trayThis is a delicious chicken recipe for your Instant Pot. The onions melt away and make a delectable sauce to compliment the tangy chicken.

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Reuse Leftover Scented Candle Wax

By yours2love3

I use a great deal of scented soy candles, mostly purchased on sale from various places. It's always bothered me that the candle can't burn to the bottom. I take the leftover wax in the candle, freeze and then chop out gently with a butter knife. I save it until I have enough for a six to eight ounce candle,

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Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Cookies

I wanted to make some oatmeal cookies similar to the DH's favorite cereal, Post's Great Grains with Raisins, Dates and Pecans.

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Save on Sewing Thread

By Ann W. craftingtales.com

Spool of serger thread in container next to machine.If you sew a lot like I do, this will save you not only money but time. Quite often I find the larger spools usually sold for serger use on sale for $1.98, less than the large spool of regular thread.

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Dish Drainer for Filing

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Dish Drainer FilingI have just moved and ended up with five dish drainers. So, I was gathering them up to donate and thought of a way to keep a second one in the bedroom's office.

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