Daily Thrifty Tips - January 8, 2009

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Scenery: Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad

We live in Southern Colorado and one of my favorite things to do here is ride the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, a 100+ year old narrow gauge train that travels from Antonito, CO to Chama, NM. This picture was taken on a beautiful snowy day in September. Come visit us sometime! For those of you who don't like the chill, there are mostly warm summer days and even gorgeous Autumn days when the aspen leaves are gold, pink and orange.

By MtnWmn from Antonito, CO

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Store Cords in Toilet Paper Rolls

When storing those extra extension cords, just fold them several times and insert each one into an empty toilet paper roll. You can also use the toilet paper rolls for the cords on your irons, lamps, etc.

By Carol from Spring Hill, FL

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Craft: Gingerbread Houses

Here is a great tradition that our family has been doing for years now. It all started about 50 years ago when I decide to make a gingerbread house for Christmas. My first ones were fairly simple but over the years have gotten more complicated and quite intricate. Now, as was bound to happen, the kids and grandkids and even my great grandson have taken over. I still do the bases for the houses but my son has even taken some of that construction over. The best part is that we have so much fun together. It's thrifty too cause we save the uneaten Halloween candy for some of the decorations. Here are some samples of their beautiful handiwork.

By Janet from Long Island NY

Editor's Note: We were unable to get these pictures up before Christmas but wanted to share them as inspiration for next year.

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The Best Of Friends: Steven and Connor (Conure Parrot)

Steven's hair has been nick-named "happy hair" by his Aunt Sarah, because it sometimes sticks out all over the place. Connor, the Conure parrot, loves to stomp around in Steven's happy hair, and nibble on it. They are the best of friends.

By Carole from Locust Fork, AL

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Use Leather Shoelaces To Repair Baskets

My sisters and I have been going through our parents' personal things since their deaths. One of my children found a vintage picnic basket but the caning on the back that held the top to the bottom was broken. Rather than toss the basket, I put my thinking hat on. I found a brand new pair of leather shoelaces that I am sure were bought for my father's boots and I put them to use.

I "braided" the leather lace into the basket and repaired it using the unbroken side as my pattern. I then removed the unbroken cane and repaired the second side too. I salvaged the basket and gave it to my child as a memento of her grandparents. It may be hard to see the actual lacing in the photo because the basket and lacing are so close to the same color. If any of the other cane pieces break, I will just replace them as well with more leather shoelace.

By southeastgeorgiapeach from Jesup, GA

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Craft Project: Pinecone Trees
By Debra Frick

These trees are quite easy to make and they would look great on a table or any small place you would like to put them. They also seem to be the right size to go with the miniature villages that are so popular these days. This would be a great kids craft with adult supervision. Plan an outing with the kids to gather the cones. Make it even more fun and take along some hot chocolate and donuts. The best part about this craft project is that it is almost free if you live in an area with pinecones. It is also a recycling project as you are reusing old scratch CD's or DVD's. Time to complete one tree: about 15 minutes

Materials

• 1 scratched CD or DVD
• A bunch of small pinecones, the ones I used were from the blue spruce
• Hot glue or a fast drying glue
• Hot glue gun

Instructions

Happy crafting!

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Use a Metal Coffee Can to Store Bags

Easy storage for grocery store plastic bags: Save your metal coffee can when finished with them. Cut a medium size "X" in the middle of the plastic lid. As you accumulate your plastic bags stuff them in the can and when you are ready to use on, just pull the bag through the "X" in the lid.

Julie from Liberty, NC

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Use Socks as Chalkboard Erasers

Little hands seem to have a hard time holding on to and using sponge or other type erasers that come with chalk boards. Slip one of the child's old socks (or new!) over the hand he is not using to write with. This makes a great eraser and so easy for the child to use. And when it is good and dirty, just toss in the machine and wash! You'll never run out of erasers!

By Anne from West Columbia, SC

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Sharpen Electric Shaver Blades

Before you replace those blades on your electric shaver, you can easily resharpen them for a temporary new life. Make a light mixture of Mineral Oil with Toothpaste (not the gel type) and apply to the shaver's screen/blade surface. Keep the shaver plugged in to the AC source to access full power. Turn the shaver on and let the mixture re-sharpen the blades. Reapply several times.

Toothpaste has a very fine grit for cleaning the teeth; we used this method for fine tuning our open-faced fishing reels. Once you are satisfied with the process, remove the screen and blades, wash in warm, soapy water and reassemble.

By Cajun62234 from Collinsville

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Using Older Programs With Vista

Don't be afraid to use your old software on your new computer! If you use Vista, but still have Win95 programs you wish you could use, don't be afraid to try! There's a way you can, without risking crashing your operating system - and even if it doesn't work, you haven't lost or endangered anything.

As long as your software isn't virus detection, backup, or system programs, there's an installation wizard for it, built in to Vista!

From your Start menu, choose Control Panel. From there, click on Programs. Under Programs and Features, look for 'Use an older program with this version of Windows'. Click on that, and load your CD-rom into your drive, and just follow the prompts. Most Win95 programs call for 256 colors and a 640 x 480 resolution, but check your software's envelope or 'Readme' file first.

If the software doesn't work, you'll get a message reminding you that no settings were permanently changed, and for further study, they'd like you to send the attempted information along, anonymously. Hey, anything to make the next Windows better, right? :)

Hope that helps you clear out your software cabinet(s)!

Source: This is all my Beloved Hubby's doing...

By Dorrie from Norman OK

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Ornament Stand Centerpieces

I had to make centerpieces for an athletic banquet. Our school colors are purple and gold. I made 40 centerpieces for less than $200. I bought ornament stands (brass) off ebay in bulk. I found purple star ornaments (with flecks of gold) at a pottery store. I hung these on the stand.

Then I used fishing line to hand a smaller gold star ornament just below it. At the top of the ornament stand I attached gold wire garland with stars and shaped them into a curly design. Then, I tied a very small piece of purple wire ribbon to set it off. Very cute.

We then put small assorted sizes of cardboard boxes on the table, draped them with gold and purple fabric, put small cut glass mirror on top and placed our decorated ornament stand on top. Dollar store was great and fabric was cheap. The trick is to find the ornament stand and ornaments in bulk and on sale.

By Booster Rat from Fayetteville, N.C.

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Use Dawn for Very Oily Hair

I have always had oily hair, but in the last several months the oiliness has just gotten worse and worse--to the point that I could wash it as usual and it would be extremely oily only a few hours later.

I tried several different things, lemon juice and a water solution being one, and then my mom and grandmother and I were talking and it was decided among the three of us that Dawn dish washing liquid might work wonders. And it surely has.

I wash my hair with Dawn dish washing liquid. I think I paid about $1 and some change at Wal-mart. Anyway, I wash it twice with Dawn dish washing liquid and then with the shampoo of my choosing. I have found it to be extremely helpful and you can tell a big difference in what it's done for my hair.

This may sound totally silly, and maybe it is, but if it works then so be it, I'll continue to use it for sure. Using Dawn is definitely much better than having really oily hair. :)

By Shanda from Millers Creek, North Carolina

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Emergency Dishwasher Soap

I found out we had run out of dishwasher soap - even the samples I had gotten - and I went to the internet to find out a homemade substitute. Most of them mentioned either washing soda or baking soda + borax - some others mentioned shaved Zote Soap.

We HAD baking soda - but no borax - so I filled the containers with baking soda and added a FEW DROPS of dishwasher liquid to each pan. Then we ran the dishwasher - The waste water came out nice and dirty, with a few teeny bubbles - and the dishes turned out to be nice and CLEAN.

Now, the dishes had been rinsed and were fairly clean already - and it was 1/2 a load at a full cycle - but nevertheless - it did WORK. I am getting more baking soda and will look for the borax.

(Note: the reason you can't use plain dishwashing liquid is that there would be a lot of bubbling, like a bubble bath out of control - but a few drops in the baking soda seems to be OK.)

By Pam from Los Angeles, CA

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Easy Hiccup Remedy

A tip for hiccups is to suck on a pickle onion, then chew it. I find it much better than sugar. Also sugar is great to put on your tongue if you burn it on hot food or drinks.

Lorraine

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Thrifty Fabric for Sewing Clothing

I have made shorts and blouses from a large bed sheet, also curtains, pillow cases etc. It's often cheaper than fabric from fabric store.

You can make skirts from neck ties. Take them apart, press with steam or wet cloth, sew together. Put a zipper and a band on it, make a button hole, sew button on band.

I also make shorts out of pant legs. Cut legs off as high up as you can (the crotch), remove seams. Press with wet cloth or steam iron, you are ready to cut shorts out Good luck.

By Kathleen from Dothan, AL

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Substitute Chinese 5 Spice For Pumpkin Pie Spice

Last night, I found myself making a pumpkin pie and realized I was out of cinnamon AND nutmeg and had no premixed pumkin pie spice. Not wanting to run to the store, I rummaged through my spice cabinet in search of alternatives. Chinese 5 spice blend is: Star Anise, Fennel, Cinnamon, Cloves and Pepper. It gave an interesting different flavor to the pie.

Jess in Oregon

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Kitchen Paint Color Advice

My kitchen and family room are open to each other. I just updated the family room paint in Behr Marsh Creek, which is a green/peacock color with sand color accents (drapes, etc.) in a more 'beachy' color theme. The kitchen counters are a similar peacock color. It has maple cabinets, beige ceramic floor, and off white appliances.

The kitchen is currently a yellow/gold with a dry-brush glaze. It was more of a tuscan/old world design, now I am looking for something more in line with new family room design. Any suggestions on paint color? The kitchen also opens to hallway and dining room painted a khaki tan color.

Lisa from Cleveland, OH

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Stretchy, Crinkly Fabric

I bought a large amount of fabric cheap at the thrift store but have no idea what it could be used for. It is white in color, crinkly like paper and stretches somewhat like Lycra spandex but only stretches one way.

I washed a swatch to see if it would stretch more or shrink but it held it's shape. It's lightweight as well, and is a very pretty fabric. Does anyone know what this fabric is? Please let me know or if you know of a website where I might find out some info. Thanks in advance!

Marian from Danville, VA

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Caring for Sweet Broom Plants

I have 2 Sweet Broom plants. Should I cut them back in late fall, early winter?

Hardiness Zone: 8a


John from Myrtle Beach, SC

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Cork Cat Scratching Post

Where can I find cork cat scratching posts, or cork rings for an existing scratching post?

Odette from NY

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Reviews of Wind Fresh Laundry Detergent

I am interested in reviews of Wind Fresh powdered laundry detergent carried by Sam's Club. I am currently using Arm and Hammer powdered detergent, and I'd hate to get stuck with a huge container of Wind Fresh if it doesn't clean well. Is this product a winner or loser? Thanks in advance for all comments!

truerblue from PA

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Where Can I Find Eyeglass Chain Ends?

I am looking for the rubber eyeglass chain ends that attach to the eyeglasses. Does anyone know where to find them? Thank you.

Charlotte

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The Authentic Da Vinci Dilemma Board Game

Product: The Authentic Da Vinci Dilemma Board Game

Manufacturer: Rumba games

Has anyone played the game The Authentic Da Vinci Dilemma board game? Could you tell me your view and if it would be suitable for an 18 yr old who likes good board games.

Christine from Nova Scotia

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Cleaning a Porcelain Sink?

what is the best thing to clean a porcelain sink?

Bill from New Jersey

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What Breed is My Dog?

I would like to know if my dog is a full bred boxer or not?

Ashley from Kingsport, TN

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Puppy Will Only Pee on Newspaper

My son got himself a 10 week old collie from a farm. The dog was never trained and was kept along with 5 other pups in a barn. When the dog was taken home it peed on a newspaper within 10 minutes, ever since we cannot get the dog to pee outside. It does not help that my son lives in an upstairs flat.

I have taken the dog for 2 or 3 days at a time to try and help. I've had the dog out in the garden for more than 3 hours and you can see quite clearly she wants to go. Eventually giving up we go inside and within minutes she pees on the paper. This is a regular occurrence. Originally the dog was very timid and petrified of noises and anything that moved but it is more confident now. Can someone please help?

Eric from Scotland

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Is Amish Bread Starter Still Good?

How many days can Amish friendship batter be out before baking? I am way over due, but still want to make it. I am afraid it may not be good anymore.

Lisa from South Bay, California

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Plastic Canvas Instrument Ornaments

I am looking for the patterns for a plastic canvas kit I purchased in 1991/1992. I have all the materials but not the patterns, they are musical instruments (3-dimensional). I only finished the piano (more or less) and would love to make the other 4 or 5 instruments. Does anyone have the pattern for this? I have the cut out shapes but I do not know how to embroider them and then put them together, and they are very nice. Can anybody help me with this? This is what the piano looks like. Thanks!

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Mother-of-the-Groom Dress Ideas

I need mother-of-the-groom dress ideas, pronto. It is a summer wedding. I probably won't lose weight in time for the wedding, so I need to hide what will be the shoes (the hips, ...). The jacket, top or the outfit needs to be watermelon pink. Any suggestions?

Holly from Richardson, TX

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Odor While Dog is in Heat

I have a Min Pin/Chihuahua female dog that is about 5 years old. She is in heat. Has anyone ever noticed an odor when their dog was in heat? Thanks.

Suzanne from Providence Forge, VA

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Red Robin Chili Recipe

Does anyone have a Red Robin style chili recipe?

Kim from IL

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Hydrangea Isn't Getting Much Greenery

How do I care for my hydrangea bush? I get some blooms every year but not a lot of greenery. I'm not sure if it should be cut back, pruned or just left alone. Please help!?

Hardiness Zone: 7a


Justina from Philadelphia

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Using Resolve Multi-Fabric Cleaner for Grease

Can I use Resolve Multi-Fabric cleaner to remove grease stains from blue jeans?

Janet from CA

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McCormick Bag and Season Packet Recipe

My daughter loves the McCormick Bag and Season Pork Chops Seasoning packets. She loves it on pork chops, country style ribs and pork roasts , but they are very expensive. Does anyone have a recipe similar to these? My dad got her started on these and at $2 a pop when you need one for about every 3 pounds it adds up! Thanks!

Nikki from Piqua, OH

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Salvage Grocery Store Near Hampton Roads, VA

Does anyone know where or if there is a salvage grocery store in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia (i.e. Williamsburg, Newport News, etc)?

Terry from Willamsburg, Virginia

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Plant's Leaves are Turning Yellow

My plant is dying. I bought this plant in July and it was doing very well. Three months later (winter) its leaves started turning yellow and then drying out. I don't know it's name or how to treat it. I get no sunlight, so I provide it with artificial lighting. I began spraying it with water two weeks ago, but I see no change. Please help. The only plants that do well here so far are bamboo shoots.

Hardiness Zone: 7a


Loyda from New York City

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Tom Tom Updates on Garmin GPS

Can you use new Tom Tom updates with a Garmin system? If so, how do you do this?

Dana from Omaha, NE

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Diarrhea Stains on Carpet

There is diarrhea all over the carpet in our room. How do I get it out without spending to much money? Please help!

Brandy from Spring, TX

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Teaching Puppy Not to Chew on Things

I have a new Bichon/Shih Tzu puppy names Mieko. He is the cutest thing ever. I have puppy proofed my house, but some times somethings will fall on the floor and I have been taking things away from him when he finds them. Now when he finds something he knows is not something that is he is suppose to have, he runs from me. When I finally catch him. I have started to tell him to drop it. And I try to claim it as the pack leader.

He being a only a 4 months old pup thinks I am playing. So I finally have to take it away. But I have tested him a few times by putting it on the floor and making a snapping sound or other sound and tapping him to stay away from it, at the same time giving him one of his own toys. He is so one track minded that he will continue to go for what is not his and then pee if he cannot have it. Even if I have just taken him out to pee.

How do I fix this or reprimand him with out getting upset. I tend to put him in his crate, but I know I am not to use his crate as punishment. I need a new way to help him and me with this situation. Any suggestions? Maybe I am expecting too much of him. But this could turn out to be a very bad trait for him in his future.

Rita from Colorado

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New Kitten Likes to Scratch

I was wondering if there were any ideas out there as to what to use to cover or protect sofas, doorways, etc from a new kitten who enjoys scratching things. She hasn't learned to use her scratching post yet.

Tracy from Avon, NY

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Starting Coffee Cafe Business

I want to start a coffee cafe with library and game zone. Does anyone have any tips for starting my business?

Ankit

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Making Drinking Glasses From Glass Bottles

I would like to make glasses like these from the Pottery Barn. However, I have never worked with glass. Any ideas on how to cut the bottles, and then smooth the edges? Thanks.

Michelle

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Back2Life (Back Exerciser) Reviews

I am looking for reviews of Back2Life. Did you use this equipment and did you like it? I have a bad back. Thanks for your help.

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Pruning a Jasmine Plant

I have had my jasmine plants all over Texas. They are now in a colder climate and are no longer flowering all year long. I need to know when is the best time of year to prune them and how far down I should cut. They are in large buckets and are growing upward on a six foot trellis. They are looking pretty sad. Please help. Hardiness Zone: 7a Randy from Abaline, TX

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Recipe for Subway Honey Oat Bread

I am looking for a recipe similar to Subway honey oat bread.

joydusik from Bristol, NH

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How to Make Confectioners (Powdered) Sugar

I want to learn how to make confectioners sugar.

Brenda

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Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Isn't Making Ice

I have a one year old Kenmore fridge with an ice maker that is not working. I changed the water filter yesterday and the water dispenser is working fine. However, the red light on the ice maker control is flashing and the unit is not making any ice. Any ideas? Thanks.

Brent from Riverview, New Brunswick

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Crafting for Fun and Money!

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Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

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Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

Hazard: The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.

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