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Vol. 7, Num. 202, October 16, 2008 (Read It Online) We received a lot of great recipe submissions in response to our call for recipes yesterday. Thank you to everyone that took time to submit something. If you are not currently a subscriber to the recipe newsletter, you can subscribe to it by editing your List preference at Constant Contact. Constant Contact is the program we use to send out our newsletters. You can edit your subscriptions by using the form on this page: http://www.thriftyfun.com/subscribe.ldml Thanks for reading, Susan
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Craft Project: Pumpkin Tambourine A simple craft kids can make and play with. Younger crafters may need adult assistance to put on the final touches.
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Rate It: Hammer is 3 years old. He is an Olde English Bulldogge. Hammer came to us from Starline Ranch in Iowa when he was 8 weeks old.
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Rate It: If you buy in bulk like I do, I have something to share. I love eggs, and find that I can get 5 dozen for a lot less per dozen. The challenge was where to keep them. So, one day, I cut up the cardboard nesting trays they were in and put them inside the crisper tray in my fridge.
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Rate It: Craft Project: Picture Me
This is an easy craft for kids of all ages and something we just did with the kindergarten class that I volunteer in. It does not take much time but makes a beautiful gift for parents, grandparents or someone special. This craft can be done anytime of the year but we choose Fall because of the unusually nice weather we have been having.
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Be Sure Your Home Computer Is Password Protected Most people keep password on their work computer, but few keep passwords on their home computers. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43731581.tip.html
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Rate It: "Rent" a Halloween Costume from Ebay! Last year our daughter fell in love with the Supergirl costume from the Lillian Vernon catalog, priced at about $30. Instead, we found the same costume, worn once, on ebay for under $10. This year we expect to sell it for that price and get our money back. Also, instead of buying shoe covers to go with the costume, we bought some red ankle boots (again on ebay) that could be used all winter on their own. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32005683.tip.html
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Rate It: Don't Kill Caterpillars, They Are Pollinators Several days ago, I found five really weird caterpillars on one of my small Meyer's Lemon trees. They looked like truncated snakes with white and black stripes and patches that fell into a scale pattern and even false eyes. There was a kind of snake nosed hood that covered the actual caterpillar head and if you touched the hood gently with a grass blade, a red forked tongue feature would dart out. I tried to get the local extension agent to identify them for me, but they weren't familiar with them and advised me to kill them before they spread--especially since they were eating citrus. Late yesterday, the University of Florida Master Gardener got back to me and identified them as Orange Dog Caterpillars. They are the young of giant swallowtails that live on citrus. The interesting thing is that she said DON'T kill them. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66687388.tip.html
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Rate It: This is a free website, http://www.hulu.com/, you can watch movies, TV shows, missed episodes; all for free and no membership. By Diane from Denver, CO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60823599.tip.html
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Rate It: A fun and cheap idea for a Halloween Party is to cut out bat shapes out of black construction paper. Put silver or gold glitter around the edges and for eyes. After they are dry, attach with fishing line at different lengths from the ceiling. If you have a ceiling fan, they will move in the wind and appear real. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26723545.tip.html
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Rate It: Hair Conditioner for Shaving Your Legs I used to spend a lot of money for shaving products and always was either cutting or scraping my skin. Now I use hair conditioner, it's smoother and I get a closer shave. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf612390.tip.html
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Rate It: Store Party Drinks In Your Washer When looking for a container for cold drinks for your party, look no further than the washer (top loader). Fill it with ice and fill with drinks. The melting ice will go down the drain and no clean up. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53057882.tip.html
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Rate It: There is a great web site called AngelFoodMinistries.com. There are no special requirements to take advantage of this site, and they have phenomenal food deals. For example, a single package costs $30 to purchase and the contents you receive have a value of between $75 - 80. There are other packages as well. They accept food stamps and other payments. You put your zip code and they tell you the center nearest you. Your order is placed around the 10th of the month and you pick it up on the given day, which is at the end of the month. The food is very good as well. All you need to do is bring a box to pick up your order. You can order as many packages as you like. It makes a great gift for an older person as they have prepared meals also. By Yankgirl from Cape Coral, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79674705.tip.html
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Rate It: How to Make a Plastic Bag Storage Container Take a piece of fabric, fold it over and sew side. Hem each end leaving space for the draw string. Run a draw string at the top with a string to hang the container on a nail. Run elastic around the bottom and pull together. Put your plastic bags from the store in them. If you need one pull from bottom. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48442180.tip.html
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I'm trying to get ideas for a birthday party. My baby boy is turning 2 on 2/12, and it will be very cold. Please send ideas for winter parties. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42118907.tip.html
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Rate It: Permanent Marker Stains on Clothing How do I get what appears to be purple permanent marker out of a neon green sweatshirt jacket? I've tried hairspray then washed and then tried the hand sanitizer. It has bled over the other parts now. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf151533.tip.html
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Rate It: I need some help with ideas for a Halloween costume for a 1 1/2 yr old. I looked at Walmart but the costumes for that age are just so boring and standard. So I was trying to think of some on my own. Any ideas? They also need to be warm since are weather is getting really cold. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75270703.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Sun Lamps During Winter Months I would like to use Sun lamps during the cloudy winter months. Any suggestions? Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26536681.tip.html
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Rate It: Relieving Pain Of Radiation Spasms How do you ease the pain of radiation spasms? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25696916.tip.html
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Rate It: I have just trained as a nail technician but I'm experiencing difficulties. One person today complained and said the acrylic is cracking. I applied it on Friday and she says it started to crack on Saturday. What could be the cause of this? Please help! With another person the UV Perfect finish sealer turned black. What could be the cause of this? Please help. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37766053.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Cloth Instead Of Diaper Wipes I want to use a cloth instead of a baby wipe to clean dirty bottoms. How should I wash them to disinfect them? Should they be washed alone? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99226317.tip.html
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Rate It: For some time I have had a slight rash. It got bad enough to warrant a trip to the doctor. I found out that I had scabies. After countless shots and creams I still have the rash. Any good home remedies would be helpful. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66305161.tip.html
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Rate It: In a stomach-flu daze I've accidentally spilled Pepto Bismol on my carpet. I've tried hydrogen peroxide (as they recommend on the Pepto website), Folex, Resolve, soap and warm water. Nothing seems to be helping! Has anyone figured out how to get this stuff out? Apparently it contains red dye #22 and #28. Thanks for your help! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58756422.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have a recipe for Swedish pancakes? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32296597.tip.html
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Rate It: Manual For Kenmore Portable Washer #44901 Does anyone have any information on a Sears Kenmore Portable Washer Model 44901. It is for washing clothes. It pretty much works like a portable dishwasher wherein you pull out the hose and hook it up to your kitchen sink and turn your faucet on. It looks pretty old. I am looking for a manual. I tried the Kenmore site and Sears too but to no avail. Maybe someone has an old one hanging around somewhere. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78594033.tip.html
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Rate It: What can I put bottles of champagne in for a table decorations? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25357448.tip.html
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Rate It: Our car has been drawn on with texture all down one side. Can you help with this? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32365884.tip.html
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Rate It: My washer will not agitate during the cleaning cycle, but it does spin during the rinse cycle. What could the problem be? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67888309.tip.html
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Rate It: I want to make my sister a saddle rack/stand for Christmas. I saw some really cute ones that are shaped like horses, and thought that was a fun idea. Does anyone have websites for instructions or other ideas? Thanks so much. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44574820.tip.html
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Rate It: Uses For Downy Fabric Softener Balls I'm looking for an idea to recycle the Downy fabric softener balls. At one time I saw an idea card from Downy using them as night lites but have never seen the pattern/instructions. I have gone to the Downy web site but there doesn't seem to be any information. I hope someone can help with this or give some ideas. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16923493.tip.html
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Rate It: I've had my 2 guinea pigs for 2 months now and they still seem new to me. I've read up on them, I get them out almost every night after school. I try to handle them and I love them lots but they just don't love me back. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37047858.tip.html
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Rate It: I just wanted to know if anyone has tried Magic Jack phone service, and what they think of it? It is used through your USB port on your computer. They claim you get local and long distance for 19.95 A YEAR and that includes Canada. Too good to be true? So I am asking if anyone out there has used it, and how they liked the it. Any imput would be appreciated. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31071682.tip.html
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Rate It: Manual For Welbilt Breadmaker ABM 3900 I have a Welbilt breadmaker Model ABM 3900. I do not have a manual and also no recipes for this particular brand. I do have bread recipes for another breadmaker and I am sure I could use them. I am mainly interested in the manual. I called the 800 number of the model but the phone has been changed and they give you via robot an 8 digit # to call to get the new one. They state that they will charge you $5 for the phone call. Sounds like a scam to me. Can anyone help me? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56529533.tip.html
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Rate It: Thrifty Christmas Gifts For Large Family I am currently a college student, living on my own, and definitely on a budget for Christmas. I have 3 brothers, all married, and 4 nieces and 1 nephew, plus my parents to buy for. My boyfriend's family I am also very close with, and everyone in the family always buys me something. There are 9 people on that side to buy for, as well. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17291782.tip.html
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Rate It: Making Extra Money While Working Full Time I need suggestions on how to earn an extra fifty dollars a day or five hundred a month in my spare time. Two hours a day for five days a week would be my best option for time commitment since I work a full time job on the night shift currently. Thank you all for your time and help. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23684319.tip.html
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Rate It: Highlighter Stain On Polyester How do you remove highlighter ink from polyester? I dropped a highlighter on my brand new 100% polyester shirt. Does anyone know how to remove this stain? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96794840.tip.html
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Rate It: Could you please tell me the best way to freeze apples? Many thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10041381.tip.html
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Rate It: Hibiscus Has Lots Of Light Green Leaves My hibiscus plants have lots of light green leaves. Is that normal? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68000905.tip.html
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Rate It: My church is getting ready for our Night In Bethlehem. I had asked last year for thoughts on costuming and got great remarks. I looked great, but now this year I will be a shepherd--which I want to do. Any ideas on how to make a water bag that looks like real animal skin? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85614927.tip.html
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Rate It: Recipe Calls For Can Of Cheddar Soup I saw a recipe recently that used a can of cheddar soup. It's the only ingredient I need that I don't have and don't want to make a large pot of it to get the equivalent of one can of soup. Any suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10083237.tip.html
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Rate It: I have had a rash on my eyelid for over 2 yrs now. I think it is heat rash since it gets really irritated in hot weather or I have glasses on that hold in heat. I have been to a Dr. that prescribe a type of Hyrdocortisone. It didn't work! I have been using hydrocortisone from the store that seems to help but it keeps coming back! Any suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44016519.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like help to find web sites to order personal checks. I found a couple that had good prices, but the shipping is high! I know postage has gone up, but holy cow, they can get carried away with it! Please help. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28087211.tip.html
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Rate It: Declaring Foreign Money During Bankruptcy Someone I know is going bankrupt in the US. If they have a little money in Canada do they have to declare this money in the bankruptcy? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87048664.tip.html
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Rate It: Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas For Children I have received some great gift ideas off of here for adults. However, I need some ideas for cheap homemade gifts for children ages 6 mo to 12 years. Last year I made tie blankets. Any other ideas? Thanks for the help! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52452142.tip.html
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Question:How do I harvest these herbs: mint, basil, parsley, rosemary, dill and chives? I do not know if I should just tear off leaves or cut off the stalks/stems. I want the basil etc for cooking but I want the plant to keep producing. They are on my patio in pots. Thanks ever so much.
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