Showing posts with label Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries. Show all posts

Friday, December 3, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week



1) How to Cook Salmon in the Dishwasher - Yes, its true!!  I couldn't believe it. I can only imagine what my husband would think if I pulled dinner out of the dishwasher. :)

2) Tomato Basil Hummus - This sounds great.  Can't wait to try it.

3) Sausage and Veggie Egg Bake - I too love eggs and this would be great for breakfast or dinner.

4) Teacher Gift Ideas - A great list to ideas if you have to buy gifts for your childs teachers.  Plus, this list comes from a teacher.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week



2) Witch Wreath - This is so cute.

3) How to Marble Magnets - These are adorable and would make cute and thrifty Christmas gifts for co-workers.

4) Five Savory Fall Soups - Great list to try this fall. 

5) Baked Ziti with Turkey Meatballs - This sounds really good and I have never tried turkey meatballs.




Friday, October 8, 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week


This weeks Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries is previous posts that I have shared.  I hope you enjoy!

1) Christmas is Less Than 5 Months Away - A great list of how I start early to prepare for Christmas. (Originally Posted 8/18/10)

2) Thrifty Idea for Keeping Up with Your Bills - I still use this to keep my bills organized.
(Originally Posted 4/23/08)

3) Thrifty Idea for Never Forgetting a Birthday - I still use this and update often.  I have no excuse for forgetting someones birthday.
(Originally Posted 4/18/08) 

4) Thrifty Ways to Update a Room - This list is still current and has lots of great ideas.
(Originally Posted 4/7/08)

5) Ideas to Recycle Greeting Cards - I hate to throw cards away so I always make my own Christmas tags each year.
(Originally Posted 5/14/08)

6) Frugal Gifts for Christmas - I hope I give you some ideas for this year.
(Originally Posted 8/13/08)

Friday, September 24, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week


1) Ways to Save on Christmas Gifts - Great list to start thinking about.  Christmas is not too far away.

2) 8 Thrifty Ways to Makeover Table Lamps - I love these ideas.

3) From Thrift Store to Southern Living Inspiration - I love these planters and she saved so much money by buying them at the thrift store and redoing them herself.

4) Easy Pasta Pommodoro - This looks amazing and I love any kind of pasta.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week




1) Decorating on a Budget - Love the picture with the tips included.
2) Honey Vanilla Caramel Apples - Things look and sound wonderful.
3) No Knead Bread - This would be a great Christmas gift for someone. Place it in a basket along with some jam and maybe some nice napkins?
4) Book Page Table Runner - A great idea for using what you have to make something you want without spending any money.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week





1) New York Coleslaw - This sounds great. I love to try new ways of making things.



2) 20 Ways to Stretch Your Food Dollar - Great lists and learned a couple of new things.


3) Organize Financial Documents - This a great way to organize especially for a small space.


4) Dollar Store Mugs - I love what she did to these mugs. This would be a great gift for Christmas along with hot coco mix.



5) Peanut Butter and Honey Popcorn - What a great snack and sounds yummy!

Friday, September 3, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week


1) Ways to Reuse an Old T-Shirt - I love to repurpose items and my dh has tons of old t-shirts.

2) 4 Favorites for your Fall Home - A great list of items we need to start doing.

3) Spinach Tomato Sandwich - Just looking at this makes me hungry.
4) Mexican Corn on the Cob - Never heard of this but it looks good too.
5) 5 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill - Love these ideas and they do work.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week



1) Kids Weekly Schedule Idea - This will come in handy for moms and dads.

2) How to Have a Successful Garage Sale - I soooo need to have one of these. My storage closet is busting at the seams.

3) How to Make Cute Hair Clips for Babies and Little Girls - Payton would love for me to make some of these.

4) Homemade Barbeque Sauce - This sounds great.
5) Oven - Baked Caramel French Toast - A great weekend morning treat.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week



1) Steaks on the Grill - You can never have too many recipes for grilling. This sounds great.


2) From Ugly to Cottage - I love how this turned out.


3) Fabric Covered Magnet Board - I love this and can't wait to make it.


4) DIY - Fairy Princess Cake - This is adorable. I wish I had the talent and patience to do this.


5) Ways to Save Big When Booking a Hotel - I may have to try these tips in the future.

6) Creating Beautiful and Frugal Treasure Chests - These are too cute.

7) How to Make Flowered Flip Flops - These are too cute and Payton would love them.

8) Repurposed Desk Organizers - I loves these especially the paperwork organizer.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week


1) Planning an Outside Party - Use this great list to help you plan and organize.

2) Organizing Tips for Jewelry - Great tips to follow.

3) 8 Frugal In Home Activities for the Kids - Oh I loved to fingerpaint when I was little.

4) Zucchini Pancakes and Tomato Onion Salad - Great recipes if you have tomato and zucchini in your garden.

5) Christmas in July - A neat way to add some fun to childrens summer.

6) Clutter and Money - Getting rid of clutter does help your save money!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week




1) French Toast Fruit Cups - These sound wonderful and look forward to making them.

2) 8 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Space Great - Your outdoor space is like having another room in your home.

3) 10 Fun Things to do Before Labor Day - I need to prepare my summer list of things I want to do soon.

4) Decorating on a Budget - Lampshade - I love how she found something she wanted but didn't like the price so made it herself. Too cute!
5) Paper Wreath Tutorial - I love this idea. It would also look great with comic pages for a kids room.
6) Grilled Vidalia Onion - My dh would LOVE this.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week



1) Thrifty Summer Travel Ideas - Jen has a great post on fun things to do this summer without spending alot of money.


2) Build Your Calzone Fun Night - Family Night - Great way to get the kids involved in cooking.


3) Flying Flower Frisbees - Great craft to make and play with your kids this summer.


4) Sticky Cherry Barbecue Ribs - The picture makes your mouth water. Great for your Memorial Day cookouts.


5) Low Sew Jean Purse - Great way to repurpose a pair of old jeans.


6) Repurposed Crib Into Plate Rack - I love the way this turned out. Who would have thought?

Friday, May 21, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week




1) Your Guide to FREE Summer Fun - Great list of ideas. It is almost time to start planning for those beautiful warm sunny days.


2) Bacon and Egg Cups - Easy Breakfast Recipes - These sound great and I can't wait to try.


3) Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs - These sound wonderful. I am ready to do some grilling this weekend.


4) A Birthday Train Cake - This is adorable.
5) Carrot Ginger Dressing for Asian Steak Salad - This sounds amazing and I know DH would love it.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week


1) Vanity Decorating Ideas - Neat ideas to use.

2) Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs - These sound great. I can't wait to try.
3) Need a Computer Keyboard Wrist Pad - Here is a great tutorial on how to make one.
4) Simple Strawberry Tart - Any dessert with fresh strawberries is always great.
5) Pacifier Clip Tutorial - I would love to have some of these but unfortunately I can sew. Anyone want to make me some??

Friday, April 30, 2010

THRIFTY AND NEAT BLOG ENTRIES FOUND THIS WEEK


1) Marinated Grilled Shrimp with the Perfect Margarita - This sounds like the perfect summer dinner.


2) Cake Cookies - These sound so good and so simple to make.

3) Tips for Reusing Cereal Bags - I love to reuse items that would otherwise be thrown away.

4) Decorating for Spring with Flowers - I love fresh flowers but hate to buy them. I too use flowers from my gardens to decorate with.

5) Silhouette Checkbook Cover for Grandma - An awesome gift to make for grandma for Mother's Day.

Friday, April 23, 2010

THRIFTY AND NEAT BLOG ENTRIES FOUND THIS WEEK





1) Colorful Black Bean and Rice Salad - This looks great.


2) Using What You Have - Wanting a new look in your kitchen.....love this idea and it didn't cost anything.


3) 5 Simple, Natural Ant Control Remedies - Its that time of the year and nothing is worse than having ants.


4) Scrap Notebooks - I love these and what a thrifty gift idea.


5) Fabulous - I never thought of spray painting glass.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week


1) Dollar Tree Glitter Frames - Love these and they were very thrifty.



2) Waldorf Salad - This would make a great lunch or side for dinner. I love a twist to a salad.



3) Peanut BuBoldtter Rice Krispy Treats - A twist to the classic Rice Krispy Treats.



4) Chicken Pesto Pasta - This looks great. I love find new pasta dishes to make.



5) Making a Decorating Decision - A great way to decide which way you prefer something. I will definitely have to try this because I am always second guessing something.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week


1) 8 Ways of Spoiling Mom on Mother's Day - Start planning now, it will be here before you know it.

2) 4 Steps to a Beautiful Bed - Everyone needs an inviting bed to relax in every evening.

3) Girls Night on the Cheap - Who couldn't use a girls night out.

4) Beach Decorating Tips for Budget Minded Decorators - I love the beach and would love to add a little bit of the beach to my home this summer.

5) Dad's Favorite Coffee Bread Recipe - This looks so good.

6) 6 Tips for Stocking Up After Easter - Great tips on what to look for while Easter items are on sale.