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Below we have a some articles from our archive that represent the kind of information we published this this year at ThriftyFun.com. It's not a "best of", there is ton of fantastic information not listed below, it's just a taste of what ThriftyFun.com has been about in the year 2000.
As you can see below, ThriftyFun.com's strength is its readers and their willingness to help each other out. We discovered early on that the best information or response to a request didn't always come from us. It came from the wealth of experience shared by our readers.
Best wishes in the coming New Year from the Staff at ThriftyFun.com!
Help with kitchen counter tops
I have been trying in vain to find some way to clean the counter tops in my kitchen. We are renting this house and the counter tops in the kitchen (Formica I think) are beige. There are all kinds of grayish stains and some that look like rust and I have tried Comet, Ajax, Bon Ami, a little household bleach, and SOS pads to no avail! They have helped with some of the lighter stains, but there are still those awful old ugly brownish/grayish stains. I'm not sure where these came from, but I sure would like to get rid of them. If anyone has any suggestions, I certainly would appreciate hearing from you.
By Kathy
Tips for a frugal Bookworm.
Love to read? Have you noticed the price printed on books these days? Yikes! Here are some tips to get great books for less.
Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener
I have been using dryer sheets to soften my clothes in the dryer for a while now. Recently, I found a deal on liquid fabric softener that I couldn't pass up (free!), and am wondering if anyone has tips on using liquid softener in a machine without an automatic dispenser. I know one company sells a ball to use, but I don't know whether that works or if it's even worth the expense. I really appreciate any ideas! Thanks.
By Amy
Brainstorm: Uses for clothes pins?
Clothes pins have many uses beyond what they are made for. This week we want to brainstorm all the different uses for clothes pins. Do you have any ideas? Post them online.
How to Save Eating at Restaurants
The one area where I really would like to be able to save money is eating out. So many times I am just too tired to cook in the evening and the two of us end up by eating at a fast food or similar place. Even though we seem to get the cheaper menu items and never order fries, it does add up. Are there any other ways we can save in this area?
By Betty
Ideas for Corks?
Any ideas for making any crafts or finding a way to reuse corks from wine bottles? Any practical uses for them in the garden, or outdoors, perhaps? The only thing I can think of is to use them for fishing bobbers, LOL!
By Ness
Email Discussion Lists. A Free Family Reunion
The internet can bring families together for free. Today we look at some good ways to connect with relatives for little or no money. Forward this to a friend (or family member), it's free!
Alternative Places to Shop for Groceries
Here are some ideas on alternative places to shop for your groceries, rather than the sometimes high-priced grocery store chains.
By Ness from Lakeview, NY
Request: Gift for a Computer Guy
My brother in law is a real computer-head. That's all he talks about and about all he does. Can anyone think of a good gift for him?
By Rosetta
Request: Gift Idea for a College Student
My grandchild is attending his first year of college this year. I'm at a loss what would be a good gift for a beginning college student.
By Grandma Doris from Dallas, TX
Request: Gift for an Elderly Woman
Hi, I need a gift for my husband's great aunt. She will be visiting this year for the holidays. She doesn't eat sweets and I don't really know much about her. What is a good gift for an elderly woman?
By Vivian from San Jose, CA
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