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Video: Rocco (Lion and Dog Mix)
It was our attempt at an April Fools Joke. Rocco is indeed a Chow Chow. Weve had him about a month. Hes different than most Chows in that respect, he seems to love everyone. He spent most of his life in a kennel at a puppy mill so may be so glad just to be...

 

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Heat Stain on Dining Room Table?
(Sent in by email) I left my Chi flat iron turned on for about 16 hours and laying a top my brand new Dresser. Its wood but does have a matte type finish on it. The heat from the ceramic plates left a horrible steak of faded areas directly where the iron was...

 

Planting a Memorial Garden

Planting a Memorial Garden
And another for my sister. GGVi

 

Planting a Memorial Garden

Planting a Memorial Garden
(Sent in by Email) Here is another picture of my memory garden. GGVi

 

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Make Your Own Ottoman?
I want to make my own ottoman, something simple with 4 legs, a piece of wood and a really thick piece of foam with a washable slip cover. Doesnt this sound too simple? What am i missing? Does anyone have any advice? jmk02

 

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Healthy Easter Baskets?
I have found they love getting books, erasers, stuffed animals and figurines. My older daughters still have all the figurines they got in their Easter basket. By Jane Squires

 

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Deep in Debt and No Way to Pay?
When you are in situations like this, the best thing to do is to face it. They will continue to call and bother you. Call each credit card company and explain that you are disabled and your husband is retired and can only pay them $5 a month. It shows your...

 

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Getting Rid of Poop Odor?
(sent by email) Go to a pet store and buy a Jug of Natures Remedy, it is guaranteed to get rid of any odor. We rented a house once, that had 38 cats in it, can you imagine how that place smelled? This stuff got rid of the smell, try it. You may have to use...

 

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Can't Remember the Name of the Song? (Without You)
(sent in by email) Got to Get You into My Life Written by John Lennon/Paul McCartney Caroline

 

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Using Advantage for Dogs on Cats?
I do this all the time. My vet gave me a syringe marked with the amount for my cats. I buy the largest dog kind and give the recommended dosage to my dog and cats. I believe for my cats it is .8 ml, I just use the marked vials he gave me. Ive been doing this...

 

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Overloaded Main Breaker Panel?
That old breaker is no longer a predictable protection for the house and should be replaced. Personally, I would replace the entire panel with a modern SquareD panel. They are really cheap compared to the house burning down and the insurance not paying, because...

 

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Crocheting a Simple Granny Square?
(sent in by email) Granny Square: Make 5 chain and join up into circle. Crochet 2chain then using the circle make 11 trebles using the middle of the circle. when complete make two chain stitches, then work three trebles into the first three trebles of row before...

 

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Directions for Cooking Thai Rice Sticks?
Combine rice sticks and boiling water in a bowl and let stand 10 minutes or until soft. Drain; set aside. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Dog Loves Cat Food?
My little Maltese ate mostly cat food for her whole life. She lived to be 18 years old. I would give her canned dog food but let her eat the cat food as kibble. The vet said, it wasnt the best but that it was worse for the cats to eat dog food than the dog...

 

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Where Can I Post Complaints About Companies?
You can post them here at thriftyFun. Post them as a tip in the contest, we get a lot of attention. Make sure you are civil and to the point. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Baby Shower Diaper Cake Instructions?
(sent in by email) I have been looking also. I have found two types. Try craftbits.com or wrappersandmore.com. Both sites have good instructions. Good Luck. (b)Editors note:(/b) Heres one on ThriftyFun: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35522077.tip.html

 

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Suede Pieces Too Small to Cut Out Pattern?
Many leather and suede items are made of many pieces. Leather and suede also have grain. It stretches differently from one end or side to side. You need to be careful how you cut it. If you think there is enough material but you just cant cut it so there is...

 

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Measuring for a Coffee Maker?
Although most of us drink coffee by the mug which is larger than a cup, a normal cup of coffee is 6 ounces, so 4 cups would be 24 ounces on your measuring cup or 3 - 8 ounce cups of water. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Making Christmas Tree from Old Phone Book?
I thought we had instructions here on ThriftyFun but havent been able to find them. Here are some instructions but they dont have a picture of a finished one: http://www.robeth.com/Craft/phonebookchristmastree.htm

 

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Blue Ink Stains on White Leather Jacket?
I need help! Im so sad because I didnt know my ball point pen in my backpack was marking the elbow area of my WHITE LEATHER JACKET that I LOVE so much! I dont know what to do. I tried a little hairspray and also perfume but they both took the color away. Any...

 

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Donations Instead of Gift Giving?
Consider giving to your local food bank or adopting a family for Christmas.

 

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Kenmore Oven Beeps "F2"?
(sent in by email) The oven door ( latch ) is not working properly , try pulling it outward by hand. This happened when I had removed the door for cleaning. The door wasnt closing completely .That was causing my F 2 problem. My manual said call a repairman...

 

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Looking for Birman Kitten?
Heres the link for Rescues: https://www.petfinder.com

 

Advice for How to Gain Weight?
I had a similar problem after having children. 10 kg weight loss is a lot and if youve lost more and are concerned about it, no one can tell you otherwise. Eating foods high in fat will help, milk shakes, real cream in your coffee and lots of protein. Its no...

 

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Number of Cups in 1LB Brown Sugar?
2 1/2 Cups of brown sugar packed = 1 pound

 

Potholders on bulletinboard.

Potholders From Fabric Scraps
(b)Editors Note:(/b) We uploaded the picture.

 

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How Much Should an Addition to a House Cost?
I agree with the Guest Post. Because it is a bathroom, it will be more expensive but some considerations are: Will it need a foundation? Electrical? Plumbing? A Roof? All of these things normally need building permits. Heres a site that has some information...

 

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Uses for CD Containers?
Heres a wonderful idea that Harlean posted a while back: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31810064.tip.html Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Spray and Wash for Carpet Stains
(sent in by email) Hey there guys, I wanted to say THANK YOU to someone that wrote in saying to spot clean carpets with Spray N Wash. Tonight at dinner hubby knocked over about 1/2 can of sliced beets/juice on our new carpet.( light beige) I thought it would...

 

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Corn Fritters
Weve written to Robin asking her how much corn she uses. Hopefully she will write back soon. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Taking Care of New Guinea Pigs?
I am not a Guinea pig owner so this is just from knowing a few. Guinea pigs Ive known like to have a place to hide. It is normal for them to look for a place to burrow, especially if they are feeling insecure. A friend of mine had one that liked to hide in...

 

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Movers Stealing Belongings?
You can mention them by name and put in a review about their services. We have really good indexing here and people dont like bad press. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Help Using the Inspire TI Calculator?
Here is the website for the Nspire: http://www.ti-nspire.com/tools/nspire/index.html I havent used one so cant give any advice but you may find what you need here. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Making Your Own Brown Sugar
Make your own brown sugar. Use one or two cups of white sugar and 1 tablespoon of molasses. Put sugar in a cup and add molasses according to how brown you want your sugar. By Florence Chaney

 

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Making Your Own Brown Sugar
Just thought Id share this tip, its saved me more than once. 1 cup white sugar 1-2 Tbsp. molasses* Just mix, its a simple as that. I tried using the food processer, and the mixer, and found my fingers work the best. Just mix with your fingers and the sugar...

 

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Use for Crystal Light Canisters?
I use the canister containers that Crystal Light comes in for freezing soups, etc., in small serving sizes, to take to neighbors and other shut-in pals. By Terri H.

 

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Use for Crystal Light Canisters?
Crystal Light containers are very handy in my husbands shop area. The labels slice off very easily, and we use computer printable labels to make storage containers for larger than normal bolts, nails, etc. They would be great for crafts, beads, etc. By Julie

 

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Scrapbook for Student Assignment?
It seems to me that scrapbook pages can be made of anything, just bind them, put in a notebook or something. One of the ones for reports will do. I dont think shes looking for anything fancy. Cut letters from his name out of magazines and newspapers and pictures...

 

Finished trees.

Miniature Pinecone Christmas Trees
(sent by email) I wanted to share my little xmas tree with the woman who posted hers this week. I did the same thing but added a small tin bucket (Ikea 3/$1.50) And covered it in gold foil that I saved from a box of chocolates. I then just added a little red...

 

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Leaking Battery on Skin?
Depending on the type of battery, it can burn your skin. Normally batteries have some type of acid. Take some baking soda and put it on as soon as possible, then rinse with water and apply some more baking soda. It will neutralize the acid. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Rat Trap
You can put the rat out of its misery once it is stuck. Rat poison is also horrible stuff. Rat traps can also be if the rat is caught and not killed immediately but rats are also really bad to have around. Best of all probably is to get a rat terrier. They...

 

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Floret Salad
Hi Eena, Nearly all of recipes are submitted by our readers. We do make our guidelines clear on the submission form. These do appear to be from Taste of Home but because you need to be a member to view the actual recipe, we cant be sure. Were taking your word...

 

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X-Large Mans Thong Pattern?
This is the closest I can find: http://underwear.sew-ing.com/bikini.html The person at this site says they will help you and there is a pattern here. I guess just measure to make the pattern the right size. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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10 Year Old With A "Fresh" Mouth?
If having a fresh mouth is saying disrespectful things to you, then just dont allow it. Explain to her that having a disagreement about something is different than blatant disrespect. Allow her to voice her opinion but ask her to do it respectfully. As far...

 

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Other Ingredients for a Pork Sausage Crescent Roll
(Sent in by Email from Carol) I found my requested recipe: Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Bake Prep: 20 Min - Ready in: 1 Hr 2 (8-oz.) cans Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls 1 lb. hot or mild bulk pork sausage 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese 8 oz...

 

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How Far Apart Should Your Well Be From Your Septic Tank?
From Watersystemsorg.com (quote)State health departments set the minimum distance standards, which can range from 25 to 200 feet separation from a septic tank and 50 to 400 feet separation from a drainfield. Check with your water well professional, septic tank...

 

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Partitioning a Bedroom in an Apartment?
I was wondering if you could put them to bed at different times. Let the talker, talk herself to sleep then put the older one down to bed. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Cheap Cat Collars
(Sent in by Email) It seems to me this may be dangerous. I think that a cat could get that tangled while outside, and it could just become more and more tangled, and tighter.... Susan M.

 

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Will Dry Heat Harm Wool Clothing?
If the wool is dry, the heat shouldnt hurt it but if it is wet, it will shrink. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

Walking Onion

Walking Onion
Here are some sites that have them available: http://davesgarden.com/ps/go/31430/ They are called Walking Onion, Egyptian Tree Onion and Top Set onion. I used to have some of these and they were fun. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Sweet and Sour Sauce - Tips and Recipes?
The best and cheapest sweet and sour sauce is homemade. Combine a jar of apricot preserves, some vinegar and cut up maraschino cherries and juice - mix in a jar and keep in the fridge. Lasts for weeks and so delicious on Chinese food, etc. By S Edwards

 

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Material Inside a Potato Pouch?
A potato pouch is a microwave cooking pouch for a potato. (quote)Cut two 9-inch squares of 100% cotton broadcloth (for the outside of the pouch) and two 9-inch squares of 100% cotton flannel (for the lining). Sew squares together on three sides, leaving one...

 

Mini Rose Bush
Hi, Its very temperate here (Pacific Northwest) so roses do well. They are planted in a rockery so it is even milder there. As far as when to plant them, Id wait until its not too hot (early fall) and mulch well around them so the roots dont freeze. I cut up...

 

What's Growing in the Compost Pile?
(sent in by email) it looks like a squash plant....... Angela

 

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Newborn Kitten Eyes Not Opening?
Ive not dealt with problems like this but here is a good site with lots of information on hand rearing kittens and the problems you could run into. http://messybeast.com/handrear.htm Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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What are my dog's chances?
Sent in by Email: I am sad to hear about your puppy. Unfortunately the pet stores, in general, buy from puppy mills. These animals are very unhealthy to begin with..and the buyer does not know this. I would suggest, if there is a teaching Vet School with hospital...

 

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Getting Rid of Tobacco Worms?
Heres an article about it: http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/4DMG/Pests/tomato.htm Does this look like them? Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Ant Repellents?
For minor ant problems in your home, find where they are coming in and put a dryer sheet in the space. Ants dont like dryer sheets! By Leann

 

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Ant Repellents?
If you have trouble with ants just try sprinkling some baby powder around their entry places and along your doorways and windowsills. They wont cross the powder. By Robin

 

Save Money on Air Conditioning
Instead of using your air conditioner when it is very hot, just purchase a large, square fan and have it blowing right in front of you, Im talking within 2-3 feet. This works particularly well at night when youre in just one position for a long time and dont...

 

Save Money on Air Conditioning
A $15.00 box fan will help move the window a/c air around and save the cost of a second window unit. Sandra

 

Torn vacuum cleaner hose.

Repairing a Torn Vacuum Cleaner Hose?
Id get some bathroom caulking, shoe goo, or some kind of rubber caulk. Clean the surface very well and have it very dry, then apply to the cracked place. Let it dry thoroughly before using. It will be flexible so would probably work. If all else fails, duct...

 

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Removing Fingernail Polish from a Laminate Floor?
Hi Martin, This is from the Mohawk laminate flooring site: To remove nail polish: (quote)Denatured alcohol or Acetone' (nail polish remover), then warm water and a soap-free household cleaner(/quote)

 

$10 Dinners: Soft Tacos - An assembled soft taco ready to be rolled

$10 Dinners: Soft Tacos
Cute little burrito eater! Grandma Sue

 

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Organizing Your Linens
Keep extra sheets folded between your mattress and box spring for easy access. By Robin

 

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Wind Up Flashlights For Camping
They had some at Walmart in the camping section on one of those hanging racks for about 5.00. I bought a couple every time I would go there. I looked the other day and they didnt have any but its worth looking at your store. These have a grip crank so you just...

 

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Fixing Craft Disaster - Garish Paint?
You could try doing a light wash in black paint mixed with a lot of water (so the other colors shows through but it tones it down by making it a darker tint.) Then when that is dry and as you want it, paint on a clear gloss. If you dont think that would work...

 

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Skin Fungus on Border Terrier Mix?
Because you have a prescription and the name of the shampoo, you could try ordering them from one of the Vet Supply places online. Drs. Foster and Smith will fill prescriptions or give you a consultation and a prescription. http://www.drsfostersmith.comproduct...

 

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What is a Bundt Pan?
Heres are some for sale so you can see what the pan and cakes look like: http://www.kitchenemporium.com/info/06bundt_pan.html

 

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SOS Pad Stained Toilet?
Id use some Barkeepers Friend or Bon Ami cleaner and use it on a sponge and scrub the grey places. It may just rub out. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Outdoor Light Using Electricity When Turned Off?
Hi Greg If your meter read 110 Amps, then your lamp post must be powered by a UFO. A current flow of 15 Amps will pop your outside plug-in breaker. Most likely you were measuring Volts, not Amps. However, if you did indeed measure 110 Volts between the lamp...

 

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What Do You Splurge On?
Beads! I have many but still can always find some I dont have. I use to do a lot of beadwork but rarely have the time now. Still they are hard for me to resist. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Ink on a Vinyl Doll Pram?
I know that some use benzoil peroxide (like for acne care) to get ink from vinyl dolls. They put it on and put the item in the sun. Its worth a try.

 

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Stitches Skipping on Sewing Machine?
Sent by email: I was able to rectify by using sharp and appropriate needle, adjusting tension and pressure foot. I think I had a problem with my bobbin case also. Once bobbin case is replaced and along with the above adjustments, I am getting good stitches...

 

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Roasted Chili Pepper Dip?
Hi Alex, Here are some good links: http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/53/Salsa-Cruda http://www.pepperfool.com/recipes/salsa/fire_roasted_salsa.html http://www.pepperfool.com/recipes/salsa/kens_hot.html http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/roastchilies.htm I...

 

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Roasted Chili Pepper Dip?
I have some questions that might help us find something similar. There are so many different types of chilis that its hard to know. Was it red or green? Was it a salsa (chunky) type dip or a smooth one more like a sauce?

 

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Rice Krispie Balls
I would like to know if the same recipe could be used for popcorn balls, of course using popcorn instead of the rice krispies. Thank you for answering. Marjorie from Michigan

 

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Clover Flowers?
Clover enriches your soil. I had a bad patch in my back yard that was just dirt, the clover enriched the soil so the grass would grow back. Once it has done its magic the grass will grow in to replace it. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Attaching a Gazebo to Cement?
You could try 5 gallon buckets. Put the legs in and fill with sand or gravel. Or mine has little flanges at the bottom where the nails can go through. I put heavy bricks on the flanges and it held it down. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Mineral Deposits in a Tea Kettle?
Sent in by email: The vinegar and water boiled in a tea kettle works best. Thanks for the help Cece Frank

 

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Spindly Rhododendrons?
Heres a good link for diagnosing whats wrong with your rhodies: http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/treeshrub/rhododendron.htm

 

Lavendar and white iris.

What type of flower is this? (Iris)
It looks to me like it might be some type of bearded iris. I dont know the particular variety. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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My Clothes Dryer Door Won't Stay Shut?
In response to the message sent by MAnne: I usually shut the door on the point of the clothes pin half (the beveled end). Maybe I can make a picture to make it more understandable. You basically fit it between the door and the frame. Mine door would not stay...

 

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My Clothes Dryer Door Won't Stay Shut?
I had one that did that. For a long time (until I finally bought a new dryer) I used 1/2 of a wooden clothes pin (work one side out of the metal that holds the two sides together.) Then I shoved the narrow end of the wooden piece in between the door and the...

 

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Delicious Vegetable Salad
Hi, I wrote Robin and hers her answer: Right out of the can! Hope you enjoy! Robin

 

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Order from Austree Not Delivered
There should be a phone number on the charge on your credit card bill. Call that number. If you cant get any response, call you credit card company and do a charge back on the charge. You didnt receive the goods so they have no right to the money. Susan from...

 

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Sweetened Whipping Cream Recipe?
It is really easy. Chill a metal or glass bowl and your beaters from an electric or hand cranking egg beater. Take a half pint of whipping cream and pour it into the bowl. Beat the cream on the highest speed until it thickens and starts to hold its shape. Add...

 

What kind of a bird is this? (House Finch)
It does look like a purple finch but I dont see them as being in Utah: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Purple_Finch.html

 

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GFCF Diet Tips and Recipes?
Here are some websites my daughter has found helpful: http://www.gfcfdiet.com/ http://www.tacanow.com/ http://www.savorypalate.com/ http://www.allergygrocer.com/ She recently made a delicious gfcf turkey/and chicken sausage meatloaf using rice crackers from...

 

Save Money on Clothing

Save Money on Clothing
If you are on a limited clothing budget (and who isnt?), always think SEPARATES. For example, a pair of black pants or a black skirt could be paired with multiple tops to create several different outfits. Different accessories also jazz up your new clothes...

 

Save Money on Clothing

Save Money on Clothing
If youre in need of some new clothes, shop your local thrift stores to save dollars,I just bought a dress and a handbag with a matching change purse for $2.00 each and they were brand new with the tags still on them. By Julie

 

Save Money on Clothing

Save Money on Clothing
Kids grow out of their clothes so fast so instead of buying from a department store, shop at your local thrift store such as goodwill, or salvation army. People donate practically brand new clothes and youll be saving an armload of money. Yard/garage sale are...

 

Save Money on Clothing

Save Money on Clothing
It cant be said enough, shop the thrift stores often. I just bought four BRAND NEW NAME BRAND pairs of pants for my hard to fit son for a dollar a pair. The trick again is OFTEN. The week before they had nothing that fit him. By Reta

 

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Turn Off Water When Brushing Teeth
Clean potable water takes time to go through the whole process of going into the ground to be piped through the sewer or septic tank back through the whole process so it can come back out of your faucet. Not to mention all of the chemicals and processes that...

 

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Clover Taking Over My Lawn?
Clover is great for enriching your soil. Just keep mowing it with the grass and as the soil gets better, the clover will die out. Weed killers are doing genetic damage to frogs so it may be doing damage to us also. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Boycott Gas On May 15th
Although Snopes says it wont work, I get tired of hearing that if people really do something it wont work. Seems like there are things we can do. I heard today that you arent actually getting your full gallon of gas when temperatures are above 60 degrees. For...

 

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Frog Repellents?
Frogs are attracted to insects, light that attracts insects, and water. One good thing is they are eating the insects but turning off outdoor lights will help them to go elsewhere. Also if there is any open water nearby or ponds in your yard that is also attracting...

 

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Sam Cooke Song Name?
Here is a link to the lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/moffatts/whatawonderfulworld.html

 

Oregon Governor Lives on Food Stamp Benefit for a Week
Its interesting to me how this went from a discussion of the Governor walking in someone elses shoes and whether or not it was possible to live on that benefit to seeing people who are dressed better or buying steaks and shrimp with their food stamps. Food...

 

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Peel Potatoes With Your Microwave
I wrote to Carolyn and heres what she said: Last night I did it again and here is how I did it. I put 6 large size potatoes in a big bowl filled with COLD water. The time was exactly 10 minutes. I waited till the water cooled down and then rinsed the potatoes...

 

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Removing Tight Rings
Windex should be safe on any silver or gold ring and gemstones. Dont use it on pearl rings, pearls are very sensitive and easily damaged. Opals can be very sensitive also but mostly to heat. Susan from ThriftyFun

 

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Mark From a Hot Paper Plate?
This might help: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf506713.tip.html

 

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Antarctican Finger Food?
The only people that are living in Antarctica are explorers or those at McMurdo Air Base. It is basically inhabitable. http://www.coolantarctica.com/Community/mcmurdo/mcmurdo_base_antarctica.htm Maybe some back packer type food or food used by hikers. Something...

 

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Website With Scenic Pictures?
(b)Editors Note:(/b) Somehow the site posted by Hwalz was deleted. It was unintentional and were sorry hwalz. Here is the link: http://www.wtv-zone.com/cal731/index.html

 

Making Seed Tapes

How to Make Seed Tape
(sent in by email) I am a home gardener that recently created a pre-printed 1 inch wide strip of paper so gardeners can easily make their own seed tape. The product is called EZ Seed Tape and the site is at http://seed-tape.com Be blessed in all you do! Susan...

 

Hanging shovels and spades.

Preventing Rust and Maintaining Your Garden...
You can prevent tools from rusting while you keep them in the shed or garage by keeping them embedded in a bucket of sand By MrsMoted2

 

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Roasting Two Meats at the Same Time?
They should cook quicker than that amount added together but probably longer than if you cooked each piece separately. Add a little time and definitely take the smaller one out first. Use a meat thermometer to make sure they are done. Like Denise says, having...

 

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Staining a Coffee Table?
Hi, Ive used this on furniture with great results, Howards Restore-a-Finish. It costs about 10-11 dollars and they had it at our local Ace Hardware: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2260313&cp=&fbn=Taxonomy%7CPaint&f=Taxonomy%2FACE%2F2568447...

 

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Gluten, Egg and Dairy Free Meal Ideas?
Here are some websites one of my daughters has found helpful for my grandson who needs a gluten and dairy free diet: http://www.gfcfdiet.com/ http://www.tacanow.com/ http://www.savorypalate.com/ http://www.allergygrocer.com/ The FEAT website is pretty good...

 

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UK Equivalent to Club Soda?
It is carbonated water. It may be called Selzer in England. It has no sweetener, just fizzy water.

 

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Room With Fireplace Smells Damp?
I once lived in a basement that had a damp smell. I took 20 Mule Team borax and sprinkled it all over the floor. It really freshened up the place. Let it sit for a while, then sweep it up. It takes a lot of the odor with it. You could also mix it half and half...

 

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15 Year Wants to Sleep at Her Boyfriend's House?
Hmmm, lots of different opinions on this one. Since your daughter is the one who will get pregnant if something does happen, make sure that she knows about birth control and contraception, etc. Not saying that anything will happen but they are at that age when...

 

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Nausea Remedies?
Hi, Here is a good link from Harvard Medical School about nausea and its possible causes: http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10422.html For something that has lasted this long, Id be concerned and have your doctor take some tests. They are treating...

 

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Find Basic First Aid Tips Online
I liked this tip. For some, the emergency room may be many miles away, (I once lived 35 miles away from the nearest hospital) or as the previous poster said, with waiting lines for hours, it never hurts to know or have access to basic first aid. If someone...

 

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Storing Garlic?
My supermarket had trays in the produce section yesterday with about 50 peeled garlic cloves for $1.25 . I bought one and now I dont know what to do to keep them. Any suggestions? GraNita

 

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Cleaning My Dog Pen?
Rather than river rock, you might do best putting in pavers or cement. That way you could wash it down good when it gets smelly or to cool it in the warm weather. Just make sure there is somewhere that is cooler so they wont burn their little feet.

 

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How To Buy Wholesale?
Id avoid buying anything that has sizes, such as shoes or clothing. It can be difficult to order and you may have lots of one size left over. About the business licenses and using your home for a store, it really can vary from place to place, and from state...

 

Windowsill Celery Hearts

Windowsill Celery Hearts
The heart is where all the new leaves grow out so it is the center of the celery bunch.

 

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Decorating Paint Cans?
Heres a gift wrapping idea using new paint cans. They were available at Lowes in 2005, and I believe home depot. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26423721.tip.html

 

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Will My Husband Remarrying Increase My Child Support?
Id look at your divorce paperwork. Each state is different and in some states you would need to go to court to request higher child support. Then it would depend on how it went. Whether he is remarried or not, may or may not make a difference but as others...

 

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Advice About Peeing Cat?
My friends female cat began peeing on the carpet, clothes on the floor and other places other than the litterbox. She is about 4 years old. At about the same time my friend started dating someone new. The cat would pee on his clothing. Could she be doing this...

 

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Crafts for Ages 5 to 8?
We have quite a few here at ThriftyFun. http://www.thriftyfun.com/Craft%20Projects_Crafts%20for%20Kids_1309_1342.html

 

Video: Happy Birthday Susan
Thanks to all of you for your lovely birthday wishes and comments on the site and by email. I had a lovely day with 2 meals out, one with friends and the other with my sons and a movie. I heard from my 3 daughters, Stella in Vietnam, Jess in Portland and Mara...

 

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8 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas?
(sent by email) Many of the girls in our neighborhood are having Hanna Montana or High School Musical Dance parties. They have rented out a local dance studio and the the girls dress up with hats, boas, crowns wtc. One of the studios teachers does somes dances...

 

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ADHD Worse on the Same Days Every Week?
Does he stay home with you or go to school? Does he take medication? Is it possible someone is stealing his medication? There may also be someone he doesnt like at school on those days.

 

Container Garden on Stairs

An Introduction to Container Gardening
Make sure your plants that are in containers have good drainage. Add a few chunks of charcoal to keep the standing water fresh. Keep them out of the hot afternoon sun, the pots can over heat and cook the roots. Coffee filters can be the first thing to put in...

 

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