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Vol. 8, Num. 111, June 8, 2009 (Read It Online) We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Do you have any tips for advertising garage sales? Feel free to share them on one of the contest pages! There's still time to rate last week's contest contenders. You can view them all here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=13973 Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos in today's newsletter that you like. Your ratings help pick the contest winners! Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Freeze Recycled Containers for Lunches I was eating some applesauce and yogurt today, and while stacking them together for rinsing and recycling, I had this amazing idea. If you filled the yogurt cup 1/2 full of water and froze it, you could fill the applesauce cup with fruit, pudding, yogurt, dip, dressing, ice cream, or even applesauce! It will stay cold, and once the ice begins to melt, the cup will stay on top as the lips are almost a perfect match! Perfect for parties, picnics, and bbqs! Source: My own thrifty brain! By Poor But Proud from Salem OR Contest Contender!
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This chipmunk adds to my garden decor. But silly as it seems, he looks upset! I think he wants the angel to hold him, too! By Deb H. from East Brunswick, NJ Contest Contender!
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Chloe is a 7 year old Rat Terrier. We found her in the paper and we got her in September of 2002. She likes to chase after you through the house, and chase balls in the yard. She will sneeze for a treat. If you spell the word treat out she knows what it spells also. By Sharon from Manchester, MO Contest Contender!
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Tater (Tat) is less than a year old. She's a "Heinz57" (mixed breed, unknown, Mutt). When I first moved here my neighbor brought her to me. She likes to catch mice and bring them to me! Tater likes to nap with me. She likes to suck my thumb and sometimes chew to wake me up. She loves ice cream in the evening and raw fresh farm eggs for breakfast. She likes to watch the Sci-Fi channel and likes the computer. She especially likes to help me type! We like sharing a bag of chips or crackers. She loves being outside. By melody_yesterday from Otterville, MO Contest Contender!
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I took an old towel and sewed it like a pillow case to the size of my broom. It works great to cover the broom, when I dust around the ceiling for webs and dirt. It keeps any dirt from the broom getting onto the walls. I just wash it in the laundry when it is dirty. By mom-from-missouri from NW Missouri Contest Contender!
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We made chore cards. I listed the chore, and they decorated the front. On the back we described the chore (so doing the dishes didn't mean wash the cups and you're done). We included feeding and watering animals, making dessert, vacuum, taking out garbage, etc. We also had a free card. We then laminated them. This way the kids understood what each chore was, and there were some fun stuff too. We made enough cards so each child had three chores. When the chore was done, they returned it to a container and then we knew the chore was done. You can then reward them for doing chores and not having to remind them. It was fun everyday to gather around and pass them out like a deck of cards. By Honna from New London, WI Contest Contender!
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Bath and Body Works Clearance Sales Bath and Body works has their big annual clearance sales twice a year: in January and June. If you want to indulge yourself with some fancy-schmancy body wash, lotions, etc. These are the months to do it. Be sure to sign up with them online for their e-mails (if you don't mind being e-mailed daily) and mention the online specials in the store. I once had a saleswoman there tell me that they only honor the online specials if you verbally mention them. My reward? I got 3 bottles of shower gel for $13.50! So stock up in January and June and during the year mention online specials. The nice thing about their products, too, is that they are of good quality, so a little bit goes a long way. I probably can make my 3 bottles of shower gel last the next 5 months! Let me know if this information helped you in any way or what deals you got. By Bluesome from Tonawanda, NY Contest Contender!
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Store Unfinished Jigsaw Puzzles in a Pizza Box Empty cardboard pizza boxes make great storage for a jigsaw puzzle in progress. They can easily save a long evenings work without taking up table space. Can be slid under a couch or bed until there is time to again tackle the puzzle. Source: Sister's idea, gave me permission to share! By bgd48 from Wisconsin Contest Contender!
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High School Graduation Gift Ideas The oldest grandchild on my husband's side of the family graduated this year, so I came up with a gift idea to give her a good start at college. I emailed the relatives to ask for recipes, household hints, and study tips. I asked them to email their reply. I then uploaded them onto a thumb drive for the computer (My own recipes are filed on my computer, so it was easy to organize). I separated the replies into categories like a cookbook and uploaded them onto the thumb drive to give to her as a graduation present. I am saving the files I created on my computer under "College Cookbook" - we plan to make this a tradition for the grads in our family. We will give this to our grad at our summer family reunion, along with a laundry basket with nonperishable food items she will need to make the contributed recipes, cleaning supplies, and office supplies. I am also a commuting college student - one thing that helps me is my "office in a bag". A pencil bag with scissors, pencil sharpener, stapler, paper punch, highlighters, pens, pencils, a REALLY GOOD eraser, etc. sure helps me stay organized! I have a notebook to write personal notes from each family member (then when she is homesick, she can remember how much we love her), as well as household and study hints we think of at the last minute. It is a very economical, personal gift that will be extremely useful to a college Freshman, and a nice gift doesn't break the bank for any of us! By Marie from Idaho Falls, Idaho Contest Contender!
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Product Review: Black and Decker Power Scrubber I have a little tool that I have had for at least 8 years. It's a Black and Decker Model PKS150 Power Scrubber, but since I bought mine, they have come out with newer models. I only paid about $10-15 for mine. It is used on every surface in the house, except glass and mirrors, although I have made a cover for it so that I'm able to use it on those surfaces, too. It's submersible, so I can use it to scrub the tub and toilet, too. Plus it's battery powered. Uses 4 AA batteries, of which I use rechargeables so I don't have to buy them. I love this product and keep it in my cleaning carry-tote. By Cricketnc from Parkton, NC Contest Contender!
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Lightening Dyed Hair With Lemon Juice I have naturally dark brown hair, but i dyed it black 5 months ago. I want to know if lemon juice will lighten it since its summer now? By ash28 from CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96441668.tip.html
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Rate It: What causes thin fingernails? By ahandy45 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68892335.tip.html
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Rate It: What is a cure for diverticulitis? Please let me know so that I can try it. Thanks. By donisue Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61731777.tip.html
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Rate It: What is the best allergy medicine? By Jordand P. from Raleigh, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57841239.tip.html
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Rate It: While replacing the roof shingles, it rained and leaked water to the dry wall ceiling. A few days later it dried OK, but started to bubble up the ceiling paint and it cracked in places. In some places the ceiling paint is still bonded strongly to the ceiling. How can I scrape the whole ceiling easy before I prime and repaint? It seems that there was no primer applied to the ceiling before. Please help. By chirayil from Chicago , IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64996500.tip.html
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Rate It: I need inexpensive party ideas. I live in Barbados and we don't have a lot of money, so I need ideas that are not expensive. By balletgril from Barbados Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54285890.tip.html
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Rate It: Storage Ideas for a House With No Closets I need cheap, frugal ideas on how to create space like the hat holder idea I have in my house. It is just plain string and it is knotted with loops all the way down and then secured to the wall with a nail. I hang all my Velcro baseball and racing hats from the loops. This is an older house, before closets were invented with no halls. It is cottage style with one living room and dining room in a square with other rooms all around it in a circle. I am surprised there are even doors. There are no closets. We have nails on the wall to hang stuff, when we can get a nail to penetrate the incredibly hard walls. Does anyone have any other storage ideas for a small place that will not break the bank? We already use plastic tubs and dressers for most of the clothes. Thanks. By Robyn Fed from Hampton, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45616616.tip.html
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Rate It: Discontinued Wallpaper: Imperial Wallcoverings #NV-2372 We are looking for a wallpaper we used 15 years ago. It is Imperial Wallcoverings #NV-2372. Thanks. Bob Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60607674.tip.html
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Rate It: What is the Title of This Movie? I'm looking for an older horror movie I saw in the 90's. The parts I remember were that a group of teens are traveling to a house for a trip of some sort. When they arrive things start happening that lead them into the barn where they find a bull's skull with a human skeleton body. Symbolizing some sort of satanic cult maybe? Somewhere along the line one of the girls gets turned into a doll and you see the doll bleeding. I just remember this being the scariest movie I'd ever seen but I don't recall the title. Can you help? Thanks. By ninnygal27 from York, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50450596.tip.html
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Rate It: Helping Locating an Old Commercial A few years ago there was a commercial featuring an older lady teetering around on high heels. She was walking towards some really tacky, over-sized gold colored leaves. The punchline as she motions to the leaves was "these are leaves" and then something like "they said 'Meg, buy me'" I love that commercial but can't find it anywhere, or remember what it was for. I think it was for the Ikea stores. Does anyone remember? By collinsmom from NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46604614.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like to know how to clean White Out from a burgundy leather sofa. Teri Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22924126.tip.html
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Rate It: This is a picture of my new dog. I have been told he has d- mange. I have done everything the vet said. I have tried the borax mixture and he isn't getting any better. The sores have cleared on his head but now he has them on his belly and he is still very red on the face. He is eating well, gaining weight, and is very active. I have fed him red meat to boost his system. Is there anyone who knows if this is mange and a home remedy that will help? Thanks. By busbabe from IL
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Rate It: Wall Papering Over Wood Paneling Can you wallpaper over paneling? We remodel vintage campers, and were wondering if this is possible. By mammawolfe from Scottsboro, AL
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Rate It: I just bought a Coach Purse at a yard sale that had hard spots that look like tumors or blisters, though there is no air space. The seller said someone got water on it, but I've never seen water do this to a Coach bag. Any suggestions? I contacted Coach but they couldn't help me. By msgyps from IL
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Rate It: How Much Should a Chihuahua Weigh? How much should a chihuahua male dog weigh? He is now 7 months and weights 9.5 pounds. I got him at 10 weeks and he was 5.5 pounds then. Supposedly mom and dad were pure chihuahuas, but I don't think so. He looks mixed. I just want to know when their breed stops growing. By Angel from Chicago
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Rate It: I just go this puppy a few weeks ago. I was told he's a chihuahua mix, but I am not sure with what. Does anybody have an idea? By QTKENDRA from Sacramento, CA
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Rate It: This is our Chewy. We know he is a golden mixed with something. What do you think he could be mixed with? His coat is fluffy, his tail curls, he has white at the tips of this feet and tail, and he does not have a purple/black tongue (or even speckles). By i0ilovemei0i from Houston, TX
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Rate It: Could sour milk be beneficial to a septic system? By Just Bawb from WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16163952.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Yellow Stains on Sink I have used hand soap dispensers on my porcelain bathroom sinks. Unfortunately, they have left yellow circles/rings on the sinks now. I have tried many things, but I just can't find a solution to remove these stains. Please help. My bathrooms are only 3 years old. Thanks. By lhanson from Georgetown, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80923437.tip.html
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Rate It: Has anyone used composite wood decking to build a new deck or re-surface an existing deck? It is much pricier than regular wood, but supposedly lasts forever, no maintenance, and adds value to the home. We were wanting to get some opinions from those who have it. By tcmoyer from Westerville, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31665415.tip.html
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Rate It: Powder Coat Finish on Patio Furniture Looks Dull I have a set of black metal mesh patio furniture that's about 8 years old. The powder coat finish is beginning to lose its luster and take on a lighter, faded look. I've washed it and that didn't help. Is there something I can apply to return it to its darker color? It almost looks as if oiling it with something might help, but I'm a little wary of trying that in case it would end up in a gunky mess. By ChloeA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58256620.tip.html
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Rate It: Is Biological Laundry Powder Septic System Safe? Can anyone tell me if I am correct in thinking that you are not supposed to use biological washing powder if you have a septic tank? Does its use upset the system? By dobinson from Devon, England Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65487870.tip.html
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Rate It: Pewter Photo Frames with Brown Walls I am going to have warm medium brown walls throughout my home. I want to use gray or pewter frames for all artwork and family pictures. I don't like black and am not particularly fond of gold. Will gray or pewter frames work? By Suellen from Oakdale, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67905783.tip.html
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Rate It: My pet white mouse is loose in the house and I can't get to it. I see it every once in a while, but it is too small to catch. Any suggestions? By Robyn F. from Hampton, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79137218.tip.html
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Rate It: I am in charge of our Swim Team banquet. We will have around 200 people. Our colors are red, white and black and our mascot is the Killer Whale. I need some cheap decorating ideas for the banquet hall and tables. Ideas? By kittycats from NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27020536.tip.html
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Rate It: Hose for Filling Multiple Water Bottles Simultaneously Has anyone designed and made a hose that could fill lots of 2 liter bottles at the same time? By beeky from Hertfordshire, England. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35218908.tip.html
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Rate It: Feet Are Itchy from Playing in Grass My grandson has some type of ground itch on the bottom of his feet from playing outdoors barefoot. Should I take him to the doctor or is there something I can use at home? I have been using vinegar soaks and a salve, but not sure it is going away completely. Any suggestions? By cybergrannie from FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74726044.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know how much water to put in my Scunci steamer? I lost the cup and don't really want to buy a new one, because I don't use it that often. Thanks. By mommy123 from MN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58273052.tip.html
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Rate It: Real Estate Business Name Ideas I need help finding a name for a real estate business investing in tax liens deeds. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. By propertytaxes from Upland, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60189031.tip.html
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Rate It: Does Your Age Affect Your SS Disability Benefits? I've been on SS disability for some time. Does turning retirement age increase your income? If so do you have to apply for it or is it done automatically? By keeper60 from NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32270648.tip.html
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Garage Sale Survival Tips
Garage sale time! Don't let those boxes stacked in the corner Overwhelm you. Garage sales don't have to be a hassle. Before you Decide to display your wares in the driveway however, ask yourself Why you're having the sale. Do you just want to get rid of the Clutter? If so, donating to the Salvation Army or a local church Is probably best. If your goal is to make some extra cash while Finally getting a chance to meet the neighbors that you've lived Next door to for five years, then maybe a garage sale is your best Bet. Here are 10 simple ways to make your garage sale a hassle- Free success.
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