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Vol. 8, Num. 122, June 23, 2009 (Read It Online) Do you have any computer tips to share with the ThriftyFun community? Please share them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like! Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Recycled Shredder for Toiletries I had this little shredder for a while and it began to show it's age. I painted it and used it for earrings and my make up brushes. It's perfect with my black and red bathroom! N-JOY Approximate Time: 1 hour drying time Supplies:
Instructions: You can get a new shredder from the Dollar Tree. Or, find one from a second hand place or use your own. Paint it the color of your bathroom, or leave white or silver if you like it rustic. When done, simply hang earrings from the holes and put your cosmetic brushes (combs, etc) in from the top. You could also hang it and use it for necklaces as well. By Sandra from Salem OR Contest Contender!
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Recycle Plastic Lemons as a Vase Here is another recycle picture. I emptied this little lemon juice container and thought of using it for my kitchen counter with a few fresh flowers from the yard.I usually have something blooming year round.So a bloom or two brightens my day. Source: On a quest to recycle. By Great Granny Vi from Moorpark, CA Contest Contender!
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She comes to Chicks, I don't know why, she just seems to like it. She is almost two years old. When she was a baby, taking pictures of her was easy. But now that she is older, she doesn't like to sit still for long, but with a tripod it can be done! Chicks is a Deer Mouse. By redwicket from Mapleton, OR Contest Contender!
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Radar is 3 years and 2 weeks old. He is a Papillon. We bought him at 12 weeks from a breeder in East Texas. He likes to jump, run in circles and does many tricks. He is the smartest pet we have ever had. I will always have a Papillon due to their darling personalities and brilliance! By TexasLiz from Cleburne Texas Contest Contender!
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Form a "mommy " group. Invite all your friends, co-workers, church groups, or school mates. Take turns having play dates at each other homes: Mon, Tue, Wed, water day at my house, bring your kids, Thur and Fri, I get to take my children to your house for summer volleyball camp. Next week, the kids go to the neighbors for craft mania. We do this each and every week so that all the moms can have 1 - 3 days off or more depending on how many moms are involved. By Sharon from Florida Contest Contender!
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Supplement Your Nutritional Supplements With Samples I have been working through glucosamine samples that I have gotten from internet offers (Check out freestufftimes.com for great updated tips for freebies.) I also pick up samples at my health food store, which I prefer for that reason. You can use them for traveling or for emergencies when you are running out - or just to stretch out your supplements and chip away a little at their cost! Often the supplements are unusual ones, so it allows you to experiment with different ingredients in your health regime. And remember to read those labels, if you get a dose in one pill, you can fore go it in another taken at the same time, or you can combine the dosages! Source: Originally inspired by Adele Davis' books on wellness. By pamphyila from L.A., CA Contest Contender!
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If you live near a wooded area that has raccoons, don't put out bird feeders! We found the seeds were attracting raccoons to our yard which endangers our cat! Thankfully, once we removed the bird feeders the raccoons went elsewhere for food. They are also attracted to my neighbors apple trees (even though he has 2 large dogs!) These raccoons have no fear! By Cyinda Contest Contender!
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Homemade Pullout Shelves for Cupboards My cupboards are very large and deep, so it's difficult to reach or see and then retrieve, what is on the shelves toward the back. I found that medium to large cardboard box lids, plastic lids up to 4 inch depth - even containers of all sizes work. Place the items on the lid that you have placed on the shelf and pull the front edge of the lid toward you. Voila! You now have a sliding, pull-out shelf that costs next to nothing and you can see and retrieve items with greater ease! Try a few sizes and settle on the one that works best. I found sizes that use up most of the shelf space, or only what you want for that shelf. I used this technique with smaller lids and containers when we were full time RVers. By Eileen from Big Bear Lake, CA Contest Contender!
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Water Plants With Leftover Ice When watering indoor plants, try using ice cubes instead of water. They melt slowly, letting the soil absorb it better. This may not work for all plants, test first. By Hope from Wilmington, NC Contest Contender!
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Use Leftover Soap Pieces to Make Homemade Laundry Soap What to do with leftover soap pieces (a few pieces)
Source: I learned from instructions in the ebook, The Handcrafter's Companion at http://squidoo.com/thehandcrafterscompanion. Also bought a book on essential oils and used tips from other soap makers. A true crafter is always willing to share their recipes and I am happy to do so. By spa products from Oxford, Michigan Contest Contender!
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Central Air Conditioner Reviews My husband and I are in the market for a new heat pump/air conditioner unit (central unit). We have four estimates and they are all for different brands: Lennox, Trane, Carrier, and American Standard. I can't find any worthwhile reviews online, so I thought I'd ask the fine readers of ThriftyFun if you have any reviews or suggestions from your own air conditioner experience. Any reviews are greatly appreciated! Thanks . By Kathy from SD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69168704.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a bunch of various proofs of purchase and wonder if they're of use anymore? There are baby, automotive, food, Virginia Slims cigarettes, medicinal etc. Can anyone use them? They used to be great to redeem for cash, coupons or even freebies. By M.A.63 from Highland, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95536901.tip.html
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Rate It: I have an outside dog that is having problem with bugs bothering him. Is there a homemade spray that is non toxic that I can use on him? By wienermom1962 from Clover, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56319868.tip.html
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Rate It: Driving from Massachusetts to North Carolina We are moving to North Carolina and will be driving a rental truck and pulling a trailer. We have usually traveled through Maryland and Virginia on US95. Last time we made the trip we had long traffic delays (accidents). Does anyone know a route than is better and does not have a lot of hills due to the trailer? By Merlene from Acton, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69429209.tip.html
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Rate It: Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Dry Cleaning Is there any alternative to dry cleaning? My queen sized comforter says "dry clean only" on the tag, but my husband is not crazy about the idea of dry cleaning it because of the chemicals they use. Are there any other options out there? By runuts251 from Garden City, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60036392.tip.html
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Rate It: I am going to have to purchase a new washer soon, as mine is on it's last leg. It makes a horrible clunking sound when it changes gears to rinse and spin dry. Any advise on purchasing a new washer would be appreciated. I do not need a big fancy one as I'm widowed and it's just me. Please tell me what brand you have and why or why you do not like it. Thank you. By chef4u from Sylvania, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40826350.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Coffee Grounds to Remove Odors in the Closet I want to find again any information regarding the use of coffee beans for the bad odor in closets. Please send me that information again. Thanks. By Ileana from Luquillo, PR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33438504.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a dog, two rabbits and a chinchilla. The rabbits are in cages but my chinchilla runs about during the day. He goes back in his cage in the evening. Is it safe to use salt around the house for fleas? If not is there something else? By dawno from Chicago, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47994849.tip.html
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Rate It: My blue colored shirt has got a few deep white spots of acrylic paint. Please help with suggestions on how to remove these stains. Lakhera Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf272896.tip.html
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Rate It: Why does my dog take all my phones off the hook and take them into my bed and act like they are her babies? She is not pregnant. She just started doing this and crying to me all day long. By Lbailey from Satellite, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57239610.tip.html
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Rate It: We have 70's era dark paneling in the kitchen, a stainless steel back splash, sink, and stove top. The appliances are off white and the flooring and counter tops are an off-white to tan pattern. The largest wall leads out into the living room which has walls that are a light cedar tongue in groove. I want to paint the kitchen paneling. Any suggestions for color? Thanks. By JulieWV from WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf515345.tip.html
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Rate It: Don't Bring Bed Bugs Home from Your Trip When traveling how do you prevent bed bugs from coming home with you? By audrey from Bedford, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16687549.tip.html
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Rate It: Weight Watchers Food Diary Sheets Does anyone have the old Weight Watchers food diary sheets from the 80's? By poppiesfabric from Orcas, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87593720.tip.html
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Rate It: I have 5 week old puppies that I have raised with their mother. The thing is the mother is not cleaning their bottom and they are constantly poopy. I have just put them on dry dog food but they still nurse off of there mom. I don't understand why their stools aren't hardening? Any suggestions? By shimamom from Spokane, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28981085.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Vinyl Mobile Home Skirting Can I use Rustoleum paint on vinyl skirting on a mobile home? By leavelle from Raystown Lake, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87125038.tip.html
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Rate It: We recently adopted a dog. We need help and can't afford to pay a trainer. He won't potty outside and is very aggressive toward visitors and one of the children in our home. What can we do? By LadyJ13 from PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19826985.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Ball Point Pen From Leather Sofa How do you remove a ballpoint pen ink stain from a leather sofa? By skayereynolds from Arlington, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf848619.tip.html
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Rate It: I think this situation is hopeless, but thought I would at least try to see if someone has a solution. My granddaughter dropped grape Popsicle on my carpet and I was rattled and distracted when I went to clean it up. I picked up a spray bottle that had bleach as an ingredient in it and sprayed the carpet with it. Needless to say, I now have an orange stain where the original stain was. My carpet is a tan/light brown color. Is there any hope at all for this? Thanks to all. I love all the tips I read and so appreciate this site. By cnleatherman from New Creek WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf471033.tip.html
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Rate It: My dryer is taking three times as long to dry my clothes as it used to. It still gets very warm (though not hot), so I don't see how it can be the heating element. My husband has cleaned out the vent, from the outside to the inside, to no avail. I have cleaned the lint trap. Any suggestions? Thank you. By donandvi from Cincinnati, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81145219.tip.html
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Rate It: Is there anything that will get rid of for good fire ants in SC? I am thinking of Decon, the rat poison. Hardiness Zone: 7b By johnsons from SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf210088.tip.html
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Rate It: I was planning on taking a two week fast. On my fast I'm basically only going to have water, tea, chicken or beef broth, sugar free ice pops, and every couple of days have a fat/sugar free yogurt. I also will be jogging two miles everyday. I was wondering how much weight I can lose on this two week fast? By eeshieking Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82479359.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Storage Bags for Freezing I always wrap whatever I am freezing in plastic wrap anyway, do I really need freezer bags? By willyburgs from Winder, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72721006.tip.html
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Rate It: Bleach Alternative for Cleaning a Meat Market What is an affordable bleach alternative for industrial cleaning (a meat market)? I am hoping, maybe vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. If so, what is the mixture ratio? Thanks. Angie By greengirls from Summerfield, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78070497.tip.html
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