Thrifty Tips (February 05, 2019)
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Today's Featured Post

Money Making Tips for Stay at Home Moms

By Sharon Shearer

Teaching Children to Save Money, Child Saving MoneyI myself was a stay-at-home mom when my children were at home. Yet I always managed to afford the same opportunities for my kids as my friends who missed those formative years with their children. I would like to share things which I did to make extra money without being gone every day.

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Today's Guides
Reusing Plastic Jugs
Plastic milk jug
Homemade Valentine's Day Bath Bombs
Homemade Bath Bombs - bath bomb still in cupcake paper
Advice for Safely Finding Babysitting Jobs
A baby sitter giving a child a piggy back ride.
Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Two shirts with deodorant stains on them.
Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes
Stuffed Meatloaf
Cleaning With Hydrogen Peroxide
Cleaning With Hydrogen Peroxide
Today's Posts

Pulled Pork Barbecue

By Ana

Pulled Pork sandwich, beans & coleslaw on plateThis is a wonderful recipe that can be made in the crock pot or oven. Made from a cut called Boston butt, that is great for slow roasting and goes a long way. The left over pulled pork can be frozen, and pulled out of your freezer. Serve for lunch, dinner or for those unexpected guest.

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Simple Wine Cork Trivet

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Simple Wine Cork Trivet - under a bowlThis is fun, quick, and with supervision, a great kids' craft.

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Refinishing Teak Outdoor Furniture

Teak furniture on a deck outdoors.Teak is a common material for outdoor furniture because it is long lasting if cared for correctly. Learn how to do it in this short video.

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Many Uses for Tea Tree Oil

By Rachel Guillotte

Tea Tree Oil in Bowl With ClothTea Tree Essential Oil is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-septic and anti-microbial. I use 6-7 drops in my dishwater for washing dishes. Same amount in the Washing Machine for Cleaning clothes. I add some to a bowl of hot water to clean my kitchen counter tops (instead of using harsh chemicals).

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Binder Clips to Stay Organized

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Binder Clips holding NotesThe space is limited on my desk. So I have my laptop on a tray. This gives me space underneath for things that I don't need very often. It's where I keep my external hard drive, a supply basket, etc.

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Uses For Red And Green Candy From Christmas

If you buy candy in red and green wrappers (like Hershey's kisses) after Christmas on clearance; you can use the red for Valentine's and the green for St Pat's. Also, buy the chocolate and use if for baking for Valentine's Day, etc. By Kathy

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Three Way Wall Light Switch Issues
What do I need to change on a three way switch so that both switches can be used to control the lights? Right now both switches have to be on for the lights to work.
Throw Rug Stuck to Floor
I have a throw rug on my kitchen tile (not sure what kind) floor. It is stuck and I can only get the corners to pull up a little bit. It looks as though the tile will come up with the rug if I pull very hard. What do I use to get this rug off the tile without damaging the floor?
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