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Money Saving Gardening Tip ~ TP rolls for seed starts

02/15/2013 6:03 pm · 4 comments

by Sarah A Thrifty Mom

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Thanks to  Tales of Domestica for passing along this up-cycle idea… great way to start your seeds on a budget!

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I am always looking for thrifty ways to work my garden. This is as thrifty as it gets, re-using toilet paper rolls for peat pots. I have done this several times through the years.

It is as easy as cutting the TP roll in half then cutting four slits and folding it like you would a box. Walla… you are done! Get to work and start planting your seeds!

The TP rolls will breakdown when you plant it out in the garden as a peat pot would.

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CHALK BOARD DIY PROJECT WITH CONTACT PAPER

02/06/2013 8:02 am · 0 comments

by Sarah A Thrifty Mom

Thanks to Passionate Penny Pincher for passing along this thrifty and creative idea to use Chalkboard Contact Paper to make the inside of your cabinet doors a chalk board.  First off I had no idea Chalkboard Contact Paper or Gowrite Dry Erase Paper  even existed… But my mind is swirling with all the creative ideas I could make this it!  Love this idea and hope you enjoy it as well.

Chalkboard Contact Paper, 18? x 6? $7.20

Gowrite Dry Erase Rolls, 18? X 6 Feet, White, ( if you want to do dry erase instead) $15.50

Here’s what you’ll need ~

  • Chalkboard Contact Paper
  • Scissors to cut contact paper to size
  • A plastic card to smooth down any bumps
  • Chalk

And here’s how to do it . . .

  • Cut contact paper to fit board.
  • Smooth down with credit card (I actually used the card to smooth it down with, and then creased it very tightly in the corners. The card did the cutting too!)
  • “Cure” the contact paper by using the flat side of the chalk and completely covering the contact paper
  • You’re all done! You could also add vinyl letters to write “menu” and “grocery list”

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01/15/2013 10:00 am · 1 comment

by Sarah A Thrifty Mom

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DIY Gift Ideas ~ Card sets with matching folder to hold them!

12/14/2012 4:00 pm · 0 comments

by Sarah A Thrifty Mom

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I make these little gift card sets all the time, for thank you gifts.  But these would also make great Christmas gifts for Teachers or Neighbors… so I thought I would post them again!    These are quick and easy, and the best part is you can make them for less than a dollar.

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You will need:

  • 1 sheet colored card stock from the card holder
  • 2 sheets or white card stock cut in half  ( 8 1/2 x 5 1/2) to make 4 cards
  • scrapbook paper ( I just use scraps from other projects)
  • glue or adhesive
  • 22 inches or ribbon
  • paper cutter or pair of scissors

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Take your colored sheet of card stock and fold it in half, to make a  ( 8 1/2 x 5 1/2) Then open it up and fold the bottom part up 2 inches. Then on the middle fold cut up to the 2 inch mark.  See photo above.  The flaps will fold in and become the pockets for the card to set in.  I only glue the outer edges shut and leave the middle edge open.
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Flip the card stock over and add scrapbook paper to the front cover.
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Glue your ribbon across the  front and back cover

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Take your 2 sheets of white card stock cut in half, fold them in half to make a  4 x 5 1/2 note card.  Decorate the fronts, I normally use the scraps from another project or scrapbook page,  You can make them as simple or detailed as you want.

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Once you are done tuck the 4 cards and envelopes inside the pocket and tie shut with the ribbon.

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11/20/2012 10:00 am · 0 comments

by Sarah A Thrifty Mom

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Dilly Chicken and Veggie Cups Recipe

11/08/2012 5:00 pm · 1 comment

by Sarah A Thrifty Mom

Thanks to Hot Eats and Cool Reads for this recipe
We served these Dilly Chicken and Veggie Cups, a couple years ago, as an appetizer for my daughters birthday party, and they were a huge hit. These cups would also make a great after school snack. You could also switch up the ingredients depending on what you have on hand for something different everytime. The scoops chips are a perfect little cup to hold all of the ingredients.
Dilly Chicken and Veggie Cups

What you need:
1 cup cooked chicken, diced into small pieces
3/4 cup broccoli, chopped into small pieces
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup light mayo or miracle whip
1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed or lemon pepper seasoning
 28-32 scoop shaped tortilla chips
Directions:
Put chicken, broccoli, carrots, mayo and dillweed in a bowl. Mix gently until evenly combined. Refrigerate until serving.
When you are ready to serve, scoop chicken mixture into each chip and serve!
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