Looking for a Games and Chat Website?Yesterday, I stumbled upon a wonderful-looking games/chat website, like a fool did not bookmark it, don't remember the name, and now can't find it again. I've tried a Google search using the same search terms (as near as I can remember them), but can't find it.
Storing Coffee?What is the best way to store coffee (both for unground beans and for already ground)? My DH and I don't drink it up very fast, and I've heard keep it in the freezer; I've heard keep it in the refrigerator; I've heard oh, no, don't do either of those, that'll dry it out, just keep it in an airtight container.
English Definitions?This is a strange request, but I was wondering if any ThriftyFun subscribers from the UK could answer this for me: I'm reading a British murder mystery and it talks about someone "sloping" out of the room.
"Orange Oil" Cleaner?One of you wonderful ThriftyFuners, I think someone who cleans houses for a living, sent in a tip a few weeks ago which I printed and promptly lost! So could someone respond with it again, please? It was about some kind of cleaner (with orange oil, I think) that works great on tile showers and tubs.
Fizz Savers Review?Has anybody tried the product called "Fizz Savers"? (It locks in the bubbles and flavor on opened soda cans so you can put the can in the fridge and finish it later.)
Vote Link Gone From Your Newsletter?Dear ThriftyFun, I can no longer find the link (on either the e-mail version I get or on the website) to vote for ThriftyFun. Has that been dropped for some reason?
Reviews of Oreck Cordless Iron?Has anyone purchased a cordless clothes iron recently? My ancient cordless Westbend has been repaired several times but is on it's last legs, I'm afraid. I'm considering the Oreck or the Panasonic cordless brands.
Downloading Ring Tones?Is it safe to buy and download a ring tone for your cellphone from a website not run by your cellphone provider? I've heard that it can download a virus to your phone, so you should stick with downloading ring tones from your provider's site only.
Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch Dip Mix Recipe?Can someone send in the ingredients listed on the package for Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch Dip mix, please?
ThriftyFun Polls Not Working?Has anyone else noticed or mentioned a problem with the Poll page on ThriftyFun? When I go to that page, select my answer, and then click on the "Submit" button, nothing happens. The "View Results" button is not working either.
Are Raw Egg Whites Safe?Are Raw Egg Whites Safe? What are your thoughts out there about the safety--threat of salmonella, etc.--using raw egg whites in a recipe?
Online Game Sites?Does anyone know of a good online site that's either free or reasonably priced where you can play games against other site members, especially trivia games? (I tried pogo.com but could never get the site to load onto my computer.)
Medic Alarm Service Reviews?Does anyone have recommendations for any of the medicalert services? One had the "fallen and I can't get up" lady on their commercial. I need to get one for my elderly mother who is now living alone. I heard Lifeline brand was good. Any pointers would be appreciated.
Sending a Message to Another ThriftyFun User?Dear ThriftyFun, how do I send a message to another member? I looked on both the Messages page and on the page to leave feedback for a particular member's tip, but can't find how to do it.
Natural Remedies for Tinnitus?Does anybody have any natural remedies or help for tinnitus (constant ear ringing)? It's driving my poor husband nuts. He is consulting with a good ear/nose/throat doctor, but the doctor has told him that there just isn't any help available, no medications, no surgery, nothing.
Shade Cloth With Pictures?Does anyone know where I can find shade cloth or fabric with pictures silkscreen on it? I saw it on one of those home improvement shows and they used it outside in someone's yard ...
Reviews of Snoring Aids?Has anyone out there tried any of the mouthpiece, anti-snoring aids? They're plastic mouthpieces that the snorer wears in his mouth at night that supposedly moves the lower jaw forward to keep his airway more open and thus stop the snoring.
How To Get A Dog To Like You?Can anyone out there tell me, if there's a way to make a dog like you? Every dog my husband and I have had, the dogs all like him the best to the point of jealously and growling at me if I get too near to my husband.
Chumley Christmas E-Cards?Does anyone out there know the website that produces the animated Christmas e-cards that feature Chumley the dog?
InStyler Rotating Curling Iron Reviews?Has anyone tried that new InStyler Rotating Curling Iron yet? If so, do you like it? Any problems with it, etc.?
Inexpensive Candle Snuffers?Does anyone know of a website where I can buy inexpensive candle snuffers? I need a lot of them for a craft project and would love to find them at a reasonable price.
Recipe For Leather Bottle Restaurant Steak Soup?I got this recipe a long time ago (probably 30 years or more), it was from a restaurant in New England, but I lost it, dang it!
Has Anyone Used StickySheets?STICKYSHEETS: has anyone out there tried StickySheets yet? They're sold as something to remove pet hair from furniture, etc. I've used masking tape in the past to remove pet hair and it always worked great; but this dog I have now has the hardest hair to remove.
On-Line Friends Matching Sites?Does anyone know of any free, reliable, online friend matching sites? I'm happily married; but would just like to make more friends which has been hard, since I retired, due to being in a basically rural area. The economy hasn't helped either.
My Tips Aren't Showing Up?I have a strange request: I've submitted about a half-dozen tips to the tip contest since I joined ThriftyFun and have never seen a single one of them show up in the newsletter. I usually get the e-mail notification that my tip was received, and almost every request that I've submitted has shown up in the newsletter but never any of my tips.
Thrifty and Green Liners for Wastebaskets?I'd like to stop bringing my groceries home from the store in plastic bags; I know it'd be better for the environment to invest in some reusable cloth bags (which I could probably find at thrift shops!) and take them to the grocery store to bring my groceries home in.
Nice Way to Cover a TV in a Bedroom?Does anyone know of an economical, nice-looking way to cover up a 19" TV which is placed on a bedroom dresser?
Wet-To-Dry Hair Straightening Irons?Has anyone out there purchased any of the new straightening irons that are to be used on wet hair?
Microwave Safe Mugs?How do you tell if a coffee mug (or any other dish, for that matter) is safe to use in the microwave? I buy a lot of mugs at thrift shops and yard sales, so some of them are probably old enough that they might not be safe.
Unable to Connect to Interactrivia.com ?In October I asked for recommendations for free online game sites and got a wonderful response. Thanks so much to all who responded. Tahlula recommended the Interactrivia.com site which I joined and have really enjoyed.
Book/DVD Swapping Sites?Do you belong to a good book and/or DVD swapping site? I've gotten burned out on PaperbackSwap.com the last couple years (receiving more and more unswappable books, members that won't follow the site's own swapping rules and then flame you if you report it, etc.).
Looking for Online Social Groups?Does anyone know of any good social networking sites other than darn Facebook or Twitter? I joined a good one called Eons.com about 7 months ago following the suggestion of someone here on ThriftyFun and really like it, but there are rumors going around that Eons is about to fold up.
SodaClubUSA.com Reviews?Product Review Requested: Has anyone tried the make-your-own soda pop kit from SodaClubUSA.com?