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Vol. 8, Num. 110, June 5, 2009 (Read It Online) Do you have any tips for entertaining school age children during summer break? Share you tips and strategies here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml Today's newsletter has the last batch of contest contender's for this week. Be sure to give a "Thumbs Up" to tips and photos that you like. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Photograph Your Belongings for Insurance Purposes I recently got renters insurance. I thought it would be smart for my agent to have photos of the things in my home and to give him a CD with the shots on it. I did that as a general "photo gallery" and then took several hours making a detailed list of the items. However, I found that so many things were too small to show up in the larger shots. So, I began putting things that could fit on the scanner bed and took the shots that way. I even twirled all my rings to under the fingers and laid my hands on the scanner to get a good shot of them. By putting as many smaller things as you can on the scanner, you get a clean and clear shot of each one. Once it was all done, my worldly possessions were all on one CD, and I made a copy for the agent, my daughter and my executor. If something like a break in, fire or flood happens, you will be in too much trauma to remember what you owned. This will help you recover things that someone takes and tries to pawn, are damaged beyond repair and can be replaced. And lastly, if you can't replace it, you may have the only scan of that irreplaceable photo or document that you can at least print out for the sentimental value of. No one wants to think that something horrible will happen, but the odds are 50/50 that it either will or won't happen. This will help you be prepared and feel a bit more in control. I hope this helps. It sure has me. Sandi/Poor But Proud and now Prepared! By Poor But Proud from Salem OR Contest Contender!
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This is my beautiful knockout rose bush; so easy to care for. Beneath it are two broccoli plants in a pot. Can't wait to see them blossom! My fist ones. By Mina from Middle Georgia Contest Contender!
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This was taken after a rainy day just outside our kitchen window. It landed on our outdoor "purchased" frog thermometer. I think this little guy is looking for his mom. So sweet! By NoRulesArt from Florida Contest Contender!
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Belle is a 2 1/2 year old Blue Brindle Pitbull. Someone my husband knew, left her locked in a cage all day and he didn't have time for her so we took her when she was 5 months old. Belle loves to go on trips with us, whether it is to the park or on a road trip. She love going bye bye! Our dog is very smart. She listens very well and plays great with our kids. She is also very protective of our whole family. We love her and I am so glad she came into our life. By jcollins6404 from Indianapolis, IN Contest Contender!
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These contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25!
Use Plastic Grocery Bags for Packing Material Packing tip: Use your plastic shopping bags for packing in shipping packages. It is light weight and free. Also it is a good cushion. By Kate from Gainesville, FL Contest Contender!
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Make Last Year's Dress Into This Year's Blouse When my daughter was in grade school, I couldn't afford new school clothes every year, so I purchased an A-line (no waistline) dress pattern with the option of cap or long sleeves and three neckline options. The body consisted of a front and two back pieces and it was an easy to sew pattern with a zipper down the back. Back then material was four yards for a dollar, so I'd buy lots of different two yard lengths of material and made several dresses with various necklines and sleeves. The following year, the top of the dresses would still fit her, but the dresses would be too short, so I cut off the hems and made new hems. Those dresses made perfect blouses. Then I added an inch or two to the length of the dress pattern, bought more material and she had new dresses for the next school year. Those dresses became blouses for the following year and she was always getting compliments on her pretty clothes. Amuck from Fairview Heights, IL Contest Contender!
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Use White Wine to Clean Red Wine From Clothing About 35 yrs ago when I was in my 20's and going out dancing a lot, I was a red wine drinker. I sometimes ended up spilling more wine than I drank. A friend of mine told me how to get red wine out of my white sweater coat. And it worked! I put the sweater in the sink (with the plug in), and poured some of a gallon of cheap white wine on it. You can see the red wine disappearing instantly. It's like magic! Just keep a jug of that cheap white wine on hand. I still use this method after all these years later. By Candace from Scottsdale, AZ Contest Contender!
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Watch for Used Business Fixtures When you are out just about anywhere, keep your eye out for signs posted items for sale by grocery stores, restaurants, retail stores. As many places remodel, they put the old fixtures up for sale. We were out for a birthday lunch and spotted a for sale sign for highback all wood benches that a restaurant used for their booths until they replaced them during a remodel. They were $30.00 each and in good condition, didn't wobble, no loose boards or splintered boards with varnished finish. They would make good benches for extra seating for company on our back patio so we bought two of them. Also, they make a big space for the dog to lay on or jump on and look out the screen (the bottom part of screened in patio is wood about two feet high). Thrift shops at times have benches. We found a covered piano bench in good condition for $7.00 and our dog likes to sleep on it. We always keep our eye out for something up for sale, but not advertised. It keeps our cost down and ideas flow on how to make it all work and comfortable for all of us including the dog. By Bev from Uvalde, TX Contest Contender!
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Keep Recipes in a Three Ring Binder I have made a "recipe notebook" out of a 3-ring binder and clear insert pages to hold all my recipes that were loose in my kitchen drawer. I have also written down my recipes "from memory", that I know how to make, but never bothered to write down. This way my girls will have all of Mom's recipes when I'm gone. By vguy from Earle, AR Contest Contender!
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Recycle Waste Water in Your Garden A great tip for water drought areas. When taking a bath, save the water! Plants love the soap to kill off insects and salts for the nutritional value. We drink tea, soft drinks, milk, etc. and save those containers. After your bath, emptying your kids pool, after boiling potatoes, corn, eggs etc. let the water cool down. Then water your plants. I will get about 12 gallons from one bath. Why let it go down the drain? Use it on your flowers or veggies. Reuse your dishpan water also. When you get in the habit of doing this you would be amazed on how much would have gone to waste down the drain. By Doreen from Bartow, FL Contest Contender!
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Cleaning Solution for Carpet Cleaner I ran out of carpet cleaning solution, and I used liquid laundry detergent in my machine instead. I used less than a quarter of what I would have put in with a load of laundry. It worked beautifully, and was a lot less expensive. Source: necessity, the mother of invention By poepadoe from APO, AP Contest Contender!
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What Do You Use to Clean Windows? What can I use for cleaning windows? How do I use vinegar for window cleaning? By gauchogran from Stockton, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11607381.tip.html
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Rate It: What prices should I sell my 1980s vinyl records for, at a garage sale? By catpaul from Freeport, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89381099.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you remove corns from toes? What is the quickest way without surgery? By niesha from Syracuse, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48462907.tip.html
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Rate It: I adopted a dog from a shelter. She is very thin and although she is eating she is not gaining weight hardly at all. The vet said she is healthy. What can I feed her to fatten her up safely? By Beth from Orange County, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65729902.tip.html
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Rate It: I have started to raise Golden Retrievers, does anyone have any advice? By Sharon T. from Westminster S.C. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64271451.tip.html
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Rate It: Has anyone used "Perlabella Anti Aging Pearls"? If so, did you get good results? By Carla from Greensboro, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68733806.tip.html
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Rate It: Where can we buy the nylon webbing or the lace up seats to repair folding aluminum lawn chairs? By Chordbound from West Union, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85241813.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I get printer ink off my hands? By ajones26 from South Bend, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98383573.tip.html
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Rate It: I need to buy a truck load of coal in Ontario, WI. Does anyone know where? By MKCONS1 from South West WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10417428.tip.html
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Rate It: I am sick of the amount of suds the new concentrated detergents produce. I have cut the liquid down to nearly nothing and still have a mound of suds in the rinse cycle and feel the need to run that cycle again. Any suggestions? By Karenanne from WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70592430.tip.html
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Rate It: Restoring Old Furniture Finish Our bedroom furniture is over 50 years old and has never been refinished, just dusted with Pledge. Any suggestions on how to get rid of "sticky" and dull finish without completely redoing pieces? By Karenanne from WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80586468.tip.html
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Rate It: The flies are really bad this year. Does anyone know what to put on dog's to keep the flies from biting their ears and the rest of their body? By 10catgirl from Columbia, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf813981.tip.html
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Rate It: Please help. My little Dachshund/Cocker is chewing herself up. She chews, scratches and licks every part of her body. I went to the vet and she had some fleas on her, so he said she had a flea allergy and charged me $250. Enough of that. I am a senior and I can't spend that amount on me. She has no fleas now. She has been given a bath with oatmeal shampoo and rinsed with witch hazel. She has to wear a little shirt so she won't itch as much, but now it isn't working. It did last year. She only itches in the Spring, Summer and Fall. In the nicer weather. Please help Cricket. By sassier299 from Burtchville, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf376730.tip.html
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Rate It: Nail Polish Stains on Clothing I'm an Activity Director at a nursing home. I was painting finger nails and one of the polish bottles broke. I have it on my white pants and a dark purple top. How do I get this out? By debi1657 from Delmar, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf925682.tip.html
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Rate It: Other Uses for Pierced Earrings I have a lot of earrings that I don't use any more. What kind of a craft can I do, to use up the earrings and not throw them away By kddid from Springfield, MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30755465.tip.html
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Rate It: My puppy is only 5 months old and about 4 pounds. I don't want to lose her. She has been sick for 5 days now from Parvo and they are putting her on an IV at the vet. What can I do to get her better? By amous7 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf533227.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning a Porcelain Baking Pan How do you get burned food off a porcelain baking pan? By itsibits from Bakersfield, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91160180.tip.html
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Rate It: I keep finding these tiny bugs that are about a centimeter or less. They are teardrop shaped and long. They run around as if they are confused. Kinda running around in circles, really fast. They move forward with what I'm assuming is the head which is the wide part of the bug and the skinnier end being the tail. Does anybody know what they are? By utah801 from UT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92351772.tip.html
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Rate It: Help. I've washed a mohair rug and ruined it. Any ideas about how to restore it? By yummymum from Southern Highlands, NSW Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40721754.tip.html
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Rate It: Reusing Nestle Nesquick Containers Does anyone have any ideas for recycling Nestle Nesquick Strawberry Mix containers. I use a lot of the the 21.8 ounce size and it is very difficult to throw them away. I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks. Diane By Socastee707 from Myrtle Beach, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60924922.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a window I can't raise because it is stuck. What can I do to get it up? By johnsons from SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28859696.tip.html
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Rate It: Making a Space Saving Kitchen Table Does anyone have an idea or instructions for making a space saving kitchen table that attaches to a windowsill, maybe folding under the window? By nicksmom124 from Fayetteville, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90081027.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I get grease or oil stains out of my cotton clothes after they've been laundered? They've been washed and dried. Some have had the iron run over them before I realized what I was doing. By Cricketnc from Parkton, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000703.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Dye Transfer on Colored Clothing I have a blouse that is 100% ramie. The instructions were to machine wash, but I chose to hand wash. The fabric is white background with a print of black, tones of green and brown, beige etc. I used some Spray and Wash (or similar product), because it had a food stain. In some places the black has run, not all. Is there any way to get the bleeding out? I would really appreciate some help since, I really love this top. Thanks. Roz Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12756498.tip.html
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Rate It: How Long Before Robin Eggs Hatch? How long does it take for Robin eggs to hatch? The mother has been sitting on the nest for the past 6 days. By betes from Boston, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10285497.tip.html
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Rate It: Makeup is Not Staying on My Face My makeup does not last any length of time. Within 1/2 an hour, the eyeliner disappears, by noon my mascara is gone and my foundation is barely there. It's not like the eye makeup smudges or smears, it's simply gone. At one makeup counter, before the clerk finished with me, the eye liner was gone. I've tried every (well almost) every brand, long wearing, waterproof, cheap and expensive. All with the same results. Any suggestions? I love makeup and what it does for me. This is really frustrating! By seeme Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21496123.tip.html
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Rate It: I have two beautiful American tiger cats. Daisy uses her litter box all the time, but my male cat Sketch, only pees in the box and uses the side to finish his business! I've tried 2 litter boxes, citrus scents, everything! But he won't use the litter box to poop! Please help. By rosiet from CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36614327.tip.html
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Rate It: Our new puppy is a husky/shepherd mix. His name is Kaiser and he is 3 months old. He's learned so much over the past several months. He sits, gives his paw and lays on command. We're working on the leash training. He loves to be around other people and loves kids! We couldn't ask for a better dog! He digs a lot in the yard, but lately he sleeps alone in the bedroom when we're working around the house. Is this common for this kind of dog? Or is he a loner? By Kaiser'sMama from Erlanger, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54788734.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Bird Feces on a House How do I remove bird feces from my house with a homemade recipe? By kann714 from Lakeville Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62814218.tip.html
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Rate It: Dehumidifier Is Not Working Properly I have a Sunbeam dehumidifier. I think it's a 30 pt. size, but size is not important. My problem is that after I empty it, the "full" light stays on and it will not run. The book says that if the light remains on, the water drawer is not in place properly. There is only one way to put the drawer back in and it fits properly when I replace it, but the light stays on and the dehumidifier will not run. When I fool around with it long enough, I can finally get it back in it's proper place, but this is a bit unnerving after awhile. I did not have this problem when it was new. It's a little over a year old. I tried to call the 800 # listed in the manual, but no response. Is there a trick or two to getting the water drawer back in place properly so it will run. I would appreciate your help. By chef4u from Sylvania, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74078177.tip.html
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