Daily Thrifty Tips - September 1, 2009

Vol. 8, Num. 171, September 1, 2009 (Read It Online) Here are the contest winners for the contest that ran from August 15 to August 21. Thanks for all the great entries! Pet Contest Winner Naya (Chocolate Lab) http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54768900.tip.html Photo Contest Winner Garden: Portugal Roses http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29617431.tip.html Recipe Contest Winner Taco Pie http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86511143.tip.html Tip Contest Winner Furoshiki: Japanese Wrapping Cloth http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11813114.tip.html Gift Card Budgeting http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43915506.tip.html Very Young Kids Can Write Books http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66355503.tip.html Do you have a tip, craft, recipe or photo to share with the ThriftyFun community? Submit it on one of the contest pages. Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick the contest winners. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team Send to a Friend! Share a Tip (You could win $25!) 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Today's newsletter contains: Today's Photos: Cardboard Frame Stand Bella (Husky/German Shepherd) Juju (Sun Conure) Garden: Bee on a Sunflower Scenery: Plymouth Pond, ME Today's Tips: Save Plastic Lids for Toddler Toys Product Review: Bosch Front Loading Washer Earn Box Tops For Education With Online Shopping Get Tips From Locals Through Freecycle Cover Pet Dishes With Press And Seal Tips To Avoid Wrapping Paper Waste Repel Houseflies With Bags Of Water Refrigerate Jar Overnight to Remove Labels Healthier Baby Food Tips For New College Students Joke of the Day New Requests: Planning the Date for Your Yard Sale Wedding Reception Food Ideas Removing Drink Rings from Furniture Getting Blue Dye Out of Clothes Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Ice Maker Not Working What Kind Of Lizard Is This? What Breed is My Dog? What Breed is My Dog? What Breed is My Dog? What Breed is My Dog? Dandruff Problem Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start Repairing A Cracked Plastic Tub Removing a Stuck Light Bulb Introducing a New Kitten to Your Older Cat Contacting People for High School Reunion Considering a Copper Kitchen Sink Will Spray Paint Freeze? Cat With Eye Discharge Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Today's Photos: Cardboard Frame Stand This is the stand I created to replace the stand that broke on the back of a decorative plaque that I wanted to display. I simply cut a 2 inch wide strip of heavy-duty cardboard, making it twice the length I needed, plus about 3 inches extra to fold over on the bottom, long. Then, I simply folded it in three places, taped it together, and then taped it to the back of the plaque. It works like a charm and is much studier than the little stick stand that came with it. By Thriftsavvy from West Dundee, IL Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15298891.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Bella (Husky/German Shepherd) Bella 2 1/2 months old and a Husky/German Shepherd. I got Bella from a friend, who was rescued from abusers. While in the womb, abusers kicked mommy puppy. She lost many puppies. When born, they kicked her to. My friend saved the mom and puppies, and found homes. I finally got Bella around 2 months old, learning she has a hernia because of the abuse. It doesn't hurt her, thank God. Bella loves to search and find things as well as playing with her bear. She loves to chase things and is not scared of a little dirty water. Bella loves to be outside. She loves the cats. She also love to swim. After a long day of having fun, she loves to enjoy a belly rub and a little relaxation music by Lifehouse. Any other music artist, she'll run away to sleep under my bed. While we are half asleep on my bed, we tend to share some "bacon" together.She also loves to sleep with her bear. Pics are in my profile. (she gets little pieces of bacon bacon, the doggie snack. and I get real bacon). She is 2 1/2months old and knows how to sit, give paw, stay and come. She is potty trained. She is very, very smart By AlexisVH39 from East Mckeesport,PA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97801368.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Juju (Sun Conure) This is our beautiful bird, Juju. We think she is about 5 years old. She is a Sun Conure. Conures come from South and Central America. We got her about 4 years ago as a rescue. Her former owners didn't realize how noisy and demanding conures can be. They also had no idea how to care for her. Her diet consisted of salted sunflower seeds, froot loops, and chex mix and she was never allowed out of her cage. She loves to chew things! Anything from her toys to your shirt if you are not paying attention. She also likes to burrow under your shirt or blanket and hide. She is a funny and loving pet to most of our family. Unfortunately, some experience in her former home has given her a dislike of young boys, so she is often aggressive to our son. Please learn about any animal you are thinking of getting to be sure they are a good fit for your home and family! By chriself from Williamstown, NJ Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87113762.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Garden: Bee on a Sunflower Amongst the other flowers in my mom's back yard I took this one by accident, and look how it came out. By Donna from West Valley, UT Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73416793.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Scenery: Plymouth Pond, ME Appreciation for beautiful sunsets, taken in Plymouth ME at Plymouth Pond By Donna from Etna, ME Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80364261.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Contests: Tip Contest Submit a Tip or Recipe! Photo Contest Submit a tip with photo! These contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25! My Frugal Life Submit a My Frugal Life Essay! Today's Tips: Save Plastic Lids for Toddler Toys I did this when my kids were small, the youngest is now 32. I did it for my older grandkids, and I am now doing it for the younger grandkids and greatgrandkids. I have saved the colored plastic lids off of various bottles, such as mayonnaise, peanut butter, etc. Lids have to be too big to fit in a young ones mouth. I have a couple metal ones but most are plastic. I keep them in a drawstring bag in basket I use as a toy box for when the kids visit. They are good to teach colors, to count, to stack like blocks, to pretend, kids favorite is to pretend we are at a restaurant and the lids are food. Put little one between two larger ones and you have a sandwich, etc. Their imagination can run wild. So much fun with no additional expense. The amount of enjoyment for all in endless. Source: Just me and my kids. By Knitter926 from Bloomington, IL Editor's Note: As Knitter926 mentioned, make sure that the lids are too large to be swallowed by children under 3 years old. Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96266869.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Product Review: Bosch Front Loading Washer I bought the Bosch 300 front-loading machines and would like to inform others to beware of this machine. It is less than one year and the pump malfunctioned. I am completely annoyed with this machine. It has no signal off button so you get to hear the beep for at least an hour if you don't turn off the washer dial after it runs. Bosch uses suppliers out-of-state, I have to sit here for over 2 weeks waiting for a defective pump to arrive from 1800 miles away because Bosch is too cheap to have one stored locally for their customers. I have two boys in diapers which means food stains/sour milk on clothes. Bosch should be buying us all new clothes since everyone's clothing has to sit still for over 2 weeks with stains settling in. And no, I don't have family nearby to just go do our laundry. Had to go to laundromat already which was VERY inconvenient and expensive at $3.75/load. Bosch is about as great as GM has been with cars-poor customer service, low-quality parts/defective equipment, and yet has the audacity to charge a pretty penny for their machines. We had a cheaper brand in our old house and NEVER had to have repairs. Bosch execs need to quit being so cheap and think about who BUYS their machines. We should not have had a failed part in under one year and when a part does fail, the customer should have the part by NEXT DAY mail. Obviously, the Bosch execs have their laundry cleaned by drycleaners or maids so why worry about the rest of us "regular" people? Your own technicians are making fun of you! Also, for anyone buying front loading machines, watch out for the Bosch dryer-the lint filter is SO sensitive that you can get an error message if you don't thoroughly wash it out. It collects a film on the 300 model that won't come off no matter what you use to clean it-and soap/water or mild cleansers do not work. Front loaders are being made like computerized cars, everything is under "sensing" which causes unnecessary error messages. Again, like cars, you can't just open the hood and fix the parts yourself, you have to wait for the Tech (like a dealership shop) to disconnect the sensing parts so you can remove pieces. I watched the tech do his job (which he didn't prefer) and I could have EASILY fixed the problem but he said you can't cheat and make the machine work because if something goes wrong before the part arrives the customer would be at fault. In the mean time, good luck with all the stain ridden clothes and I suppose our boys can just wear their diapers to leave the house. For the public, don't buy the Bosch 300 set. I can't stand either machine! If they were MADE like true commercial washers/dryers, they should LAST for 15-20 years and have no defects. Unfortunately, these companies realized that they could turn the popularity of front-loaders into a marketing blast and get everybody who believes in the power of the laundry mat's machines to buy into their lower quality machines. First they take your money, then they take your sanity : ) By Trey from South Lyon, MI Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45870891.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Earn Box Tops For Education With Online Shopping Earn cash for your elementary school while shopping online? Yes! BoxTops Marketplace showcases online merchants that contribute a percentage of your purchase to the school of your choice. From now on, if I want to buy from places like Barnes and Noble or Walmart online, I'm going to start here! Source: http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/marketplace/Default.aspx By gapotter from Raleigh, NC Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59358463.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Get Tips From Locals Through Freecycle With having my boyfriend in the military and recently moving to a new city, we were looking for frugal (but fun) activities. I joined the local Freecycle network and got tips and ideas from local residents. Not only have we gotten great ideas on fun things to do, I've also gotten a free lawnmower and some much needed household items! I realized the best place to get information is from the people who live here :) We've visited museums, parks, gotten great tips on where to go sight-seeing and have a free concert in the city to go to this weekend! Source: http://freecycle.org/ By Carrie029 from El Paso, TX Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95373486.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Cover Pet Dishes With Press And Seal You don't need to wash another messy pet dish! Who likes the job of cleaning nasty wet pet food from their pet's dishes? With five previously homeless kitties, it was a struggle to keep their dishes clean, for cleanliness, their health, and insect control. *Mind, I don't work for the Glad company. (don't I wish). :) This is truly the most labor saving tip we've stumbled across! My husband discovered how our four footed friends can have clean dishes with no mess and no hassle! Start with a clean DRY pet dish. Using Glad Press n Seal. (the clear wrapping plastic with a smooth side and a sticky side.) Only because I haven't seen another product like it yet. Tear off approximately enough to fill your pet's dish you want enough to fit inside and over the sides a bit. Of course, there will be some overlap, as the dish is round, and the paper is square or rectangular, but that's okay, in fact it's good to have a bit of wrap over the sides of the bowl. Press the wrap to the dish down thoroughly and completely. Neatness doesn't count, and you'll soon learn how much is enough. It will stick to the dish, and leave a clean sanitary surface for your pet to eat from. Presto! Your pet has a clean dish! Depending upon the food, and how much they ate,the wraps often last two meals before I change them, often only needing to wipe with a paper towel, as the wrap doesn't come loose until you remove it. CLEAN UP - was never easier, and your hands don't even get dirty! This wrap makes for a self contained, odor free, disposal unit too! Loosen wrap from the four corners and toss. If your pet left food, it will be in center as you lift it with the plastic out of the bowl. Wrap food tightly in it's own plastic "bag" twist and the sticky side will hold your compact waste food together! You now have a sealed baggie with the old food inside, which won't smell in your garbage or draw flies! * If moisture builds in the actual bowl from time to time with a slight odor after you've changed wraps a few times, all you need is to wipe the dish with a paper towel and baking soda, rinse, *dry well*, and apply your press and seal again before meal time. Good luck, I hope this helps someone else and their beloved pets! Source: My husband the Cat Whisperer By catzilla from near Seattle,WA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87489768.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Tips To Avoid Wrapping Paper Waste My family thinks I am crazy when it comes to wrapping paper. One of my biggest pet peeves is when they cut out a small section and toss the roll back into the bin. then the remaining "tail" gets snagged and ripped and it ends up getting cut off anyway and thrown away; or worse, ends up tearing more paper and wasting more than they used in the first place. I have gotten them in the habit of measuring the package, cutting off the whole width of paper and then cutting the length that they need. I buy wrapping paper on sale, so there are a lot of patterns in the bin at a time. Once the paper roll has been opened, I loosen the paper on the roll by twisting the paper backwards and pull the tube out. then I wind the remaining paper tighter by holding the paper on the inside with one finger and rolling the paper back until it is slightly smaller than the tube. I insert the paper into the tube and roll the paper back the opposite way to make it tight to the tube. I roll the scraps and place them inside the tube as well. I use a small scrap to cover the bottom end because I store my paper in a vertical organizer . I write on the outside of the tube at the top what the paper is "kids b-day", "over the hill", "wedding", "baby", etc. Now if there is a small package, everyone knows to check the inside of the rolls and it may save them time if there is a small piece they can use already waiting. Source: My own frugal mind By jwheeler from Stockton, IA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77269530.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Repel Houseflies With Bags Of Water Bags of water DO repel common houseflies! This is resurrecting a topic that's been posted here by others, but I've tried this hint and I'm really impressed. You see, when I bought my property last year, I "inherited" 2 semi-feral cats who, since, have had litters that then had litters, and so on. Well, the newest little guys have taken to hanging around my side porch, where my kitchen door is. And for the last week, I seemed to be surrounded by flies every time I used this door, flies that follow me in, creating another nuisance. It took a few days before I realized that the kittens were pooing just outside the door, in the corner. So I put a litter box there the other day, and they are using that. Still, it's too close to the door until I can begin to move it slowly away. The flies, meanwhile, continued to swarm. Last night, after having read about the water in a bag tip, I suspended a plastic bag half-full of water from my doorknob, using a laundry "?"-clip. This morning, only 1 or 2 flies greeted me. Hurray! Though I love to know how things work, the point is, the bag of water works for me. Of course, whether it will continue to work remains to be seen. Still, I can now use my kitchen door without fear of being besieged by flies. Source: Previous posts on ThriftyFun, & other web sources in a Google search. By Nica from Big Bend WV Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66600434.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Refrigerate Jar Overnight to Remove Labels I made an alarming discovery today quite by accident. I am an compulsive recycler so I save all my spaghetti sauce jars. I use the same brand all the time so they match. Yes I use them for drinking for hubby and me. I have decent glasses but these jars are sturdy. A few weeks ago one of our sons went grocery shopping with DH, and was helping him put things away. He didn't know where the jars of sauce went so he stuck them on the door of the fridge. Since I am also frugal with time and effort I left them there. I got one out today to use and found that the label was loose. It only took seconds to remove. Yea! I had been placing them in the sink with a wet cloth around them till it soaked loose. Sometimes it would take hours. I'll be keeping them in the fridge from now on. An overnight stay in the fridge might work for any jar labels you have. Source: My son Steve who didn't want to "lose" Mom's spaghetti sauce. By MartyD from Houston, TX Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88066047.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Healthier Baby Food When making homemade baby food, I use our own homegrown veggies. I then cook the veggies a little till soft and puree it in the blender. Then I portion out servings in ice cube trays. Freeze till solid and pop into freezer bags for later use. Then all I have to do is put out the portion I need for a couple of days in a container in the fridge. A lot less work and cheaper than buying baby food. Source: Book "What to Expect the First Year". By morbetomommy from Topeka, KS Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf713081.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Tips For New College Students Familiarize yourself with any paperwork or guidelines given to you by your professors. Be certain to introduce yourself to any T.A.s or professors as classes can be quite large and being recognizable to your teachers can pay off, if you need help or if you are being graded on class participation. Sign up for any study groups for the courses you are taking. This will give you a networking group with whom you can contact if you miss a class or become confused. Most schools offer free or low cost tutors. Get one before you fall behind. You can always stop a tutor if you get caught up or had a minor problem. If you wait to long they may not be able to catch you up. Set a study time in your dorm room or apt. and let everyone know not to bother you. Turn off all chat, social networking sites, cell phones and other distractions during your study time. Allow yourself breaks during this time so you don't become stressed or bored. Make sure you get ample sleep the night before quizzes and tests. People score so much better rested. Don't overload your course schedule with more then you can handle. Your GPA is important, don't come in lower then you have to just because you try to rush through your college years. Remember this is not high school, no one feels like it is their responsibility to help you get things done, show up for class, turn assignments in on time or call your parents if you aren't doing so well. You and only you are responsible for making your grades. Finally let yourself enjoy learning. Absorb and relish everything that being a college student has to offer. Source: life experience By lostinthe from Mid Missouri Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37446586.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Dear Webby's Joke of the Day Read More Jokes Here: http://webby.com/humor New Requests: Planning the Date for Your Yard Sale I am not sure about the yard sale etiquette, but have been needing to have one for a long time now. Every time I want to, the weather says the weekends aren't looking good (even though they turn out okay). Then I forget until a weekday. I don't work, so I was just wondering if it was okay to have a yard sale during the week? By MamaBailey from Northbridge, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf705698.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Wedding Reception Food Ideas I'm getting married on October 3rd at 3pm and reception to follow. I need the reception to be cheap. I want to know if it would be inappropriate to have cake, punch, coffee, and no food? Would that be a bad idea at that time of the day? By angel eyes from Bryan, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33417745.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Drink Rings from Furniture My oak dresser has a ring where the lamp sat. How do I remove it? By kld1013 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf506713.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Getting Blue Dye Out of Clothes How do I get blue dye out of white clothing? By gemmano1 from Birmingham Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87811010.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I have micro fiber furniture. I was wondering how do I get the odor of people sitting on it and the body odor out of it? Can I spray Febreeze on it or not? By velvet112 from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf544599.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Ice Maker Not Working Our Amana side-by-side ice maker over flow bar is stuck in the up position and cannot be pushed down. Any ideas? Model No. SBI20S2W By bfmstrc from Lowell, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf729843.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | What Kind Of Lizard Is This? Can anyone tell me what sort of lizard this is? We found him on our wall in a hotel in Ko Phan Nag, Thailand. He was cute but a little bit scary! Thanks. By Katypop from New Zealand Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94601404.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | What Breed is My Dog? What breed is my dog? We've pondered a Lab/Golden mix, Lab/White Shepherd, Lab/Viszla. I was hoping someone would see similarities with a dog of know breed hybrid and respond. Thanks! By colleenmcmichael from Madison, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23414398.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | What Breed is My Dog? What breed is my dog? Maybe a Golden Kuvasz? He is 4 years old. I found him when he was 8 months old outside of my house. At first he seemed to be a Golden or Labrador but now I I think that his face is like that of a White Kuvasz. However he cannot be a pure bred because he is small, so I would like your opinion. By Tania.gr from Greece Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33021654.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | What Breed is My Dog? What breed is my dog? She's 8 months old, 26 inches at the shoulders, and weighs about 60 lbs. I know she's a German Shepherd but I don't know what she's mixed with. Can somebody help? Thanks. By hanni2 from Rasht, Iran Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27151431.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | What Breed is My Dog? Can anyone maybe tell me what type of dog you think my Charlie is. When we got him, they said he was a boxer/lab, but a lot of people don't think so. We have had people tell us, pitbull, sharpei, maybe chow, etc. What do you think. By jpsmokey from Colorado Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46559489.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Dandruff Problem How do I get rid of dandruff? By sprinkl77 from Buena Vista Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf287384.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start I have a Craftsmen riding mower that will only start if you dump gas into the carburetor. What should I do to fix it? By seanybing from Delhi Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62039541.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Repairing A Cracked Plastic Tub There's no way to afford a new tub right now. Does anyone know how to repair a plastic bathtub? I have a garden tub and the seat is cracked to the point that unless I keep duct tape (the only thing to stay on more than a few days so far) over the crack, the tub leaks horribly. Thanks in advance. By shosha from Berrien Springs, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42532721.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing a Stuck Light Bulb How do I get a stuck light bulb out of a socket? By gmack Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf172049.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Introducing a New Kitten to Your Older Cat I may have asked this question, I'm not sure. I know that cats have a hard time accepting kittens. But my cat has to deal with two identical kittens. All the cats are female. I've had males and they've been no problem. I read somewhere that the hissing won't stop until after six months. Is there an easier way around this? By felinelady from Yuma, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf523537.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Contacting People for High School Reunion We would like to know the best way to notify a ten year span of grads from Bently High School. The big reunion is being planned for August of 2010. Members are all over the U.S. All ideas appreciated. By mnmswhoa from Burton, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70690596.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Considering a Copper Kitchen Sink I'm considering installing a copper kitchen sink. Would I need to have copper faucet as well? Does anyone have pros or cons re: a copper sink? By carla Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16050072.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Will Spray Paint Freeze? Will spray paint cans freeze? By joealf65 from NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98497752.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Cat With Eye Discharge Can anyone help with cat eye discharge? I have a new cat, he was fine until one week after adoption from the shelter. He has greenish eye discharge. I have taken him to the vet twice. The things I have tried: antibiotics, eye antibiotic ointment, and keeping it clean. The vet also did an eye stain/scan to make sure there were no injuries, none seen. This has been going on 3 weeks, no other symptoms (no abrasion, bulges, sneezing, and loss of appetite). By shellstar from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49498476.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Interactive Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users. Seed Swap! Swap seeds with other ThriftyFun.com users.