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Tips for Singles on Valentine's Day
What do you do to keep from feeling lonely on Valentine's day (or as I like to call it, Single Awareness Day)? Advice from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
By Ana
I found this cute straw handbag for near to nothing. It has a great look and can be useful in a fun way as a garden planter wreath. Add a simply lining (if using live flowers) or not if artificial flowers that can get changed out with the different seasons are chosen. I wanted to give it a more fresh look, so it was updated with spray paint, colorful ribbon, and flowers.
By Robyn
I love to dye papers for my handmade notebooks and journals. This week I found out I could scent these pages beautifully.
By 15mhhm15
Chinese New Year is tomorrow! Instead of buying flowers, we used flowers right from our yard.
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
By attosa
I love spaghetti squash. It's easy to cook, has a great texture, swaps out a bunch of my favourite carb-heavy pastas, and is packed with awesome nutrients. Here, I've turned them into lasagna boats using my homemade tomato sauce. The alternating layers of squash, sauce, and cheese are so comforting. I used pepperoni sticks in the sauce because they give it the most amazing smoky flavour and smell. You can use any meat you like, or skip it and go vegetarian.
By Diane Mattick
For a frugal Valentine gift to your honey, make a favorite meal that they enjoy. Then have their favorite movies ready (I get them at the library or rent them)...
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