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Vol. 7, Num. 1, January 2, 2008 (Read It Online) I hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year's celebration. Happy New Year! Here are the contest winners for the week before Christmas. Photo Contest Winner Formula Can Snowman
Tip Contest Winners Making Curlicues From Shredded Paper
Alternative to "Secret Santa" for the Workplace
Thanks to everyone who submitted tips and thanks for reading, Thanks for reading, Susan
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Beauty (Siamese) and Bon Bon (Calico) Beauty is a one year old Siamese and the calico, Bon Bon is 4. Beauty is the daughter of Bon Bon who adopted us. Beauty will play with anything, including the Chihuahua next door. Bon Bon likes tiny stuffed mice. They were sleeping in my pot of anemones. I sent this out with the Christmas cards. By Elizabeth from Salinas, CA Editor's Note: Here is a previous entry about Bon Bon and her kittens:
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Rate It: These two pieces were gleaned at our cities recycling garage at the city dump. The table is plastic and was a faux wood look. The chair was a little wobbly, as were several more that I picked up. A coat of paint on both (paint from the recycling center also) a little decorative painting and they are both now used as plant stands! These would work great with some decoupage in place of the painting also. I have done several chairs to plant stands that I use outside, just spray them with several coats of clear spray paint and they're good to go :0)
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Rate It: This is a purse I made for my 7 year old daughter and her friend. I used an old pocket from my husband's old jeans. Carefully cut right along the edge of the pocket. You can use "Fray-Check" on the sides to keep it from raveling later. I purchased the decorative items for about $3 from my local craft store. My daughter gave one of the purses to her friend for a birthday gift. The purse isn't big, but some cute ideas for putting inside of it include: a gift card, small notebook and pen, lip gloss, small candies, etc. I picked up quite a few things at the dollar store. The girls love their purses.
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Rate It: Craft: Preschool Homecoming Mums Small mum with ribbons, charms, etc., just like their high school friends. Can also be used for boys garter. Approximate Time 30 min Supplies:
Instructions:For safety, I make these on a garter so there are no pins. They can also be used for boys garter in highschool. Bells can be used for the high school boys I have left these off of the child's version.Pull stem from mum. Glue mum to card stock circle slightly larger than mum. Glue might be needed between mum layers if they start coming apart. Glue ribbons between mum and cardstock in length needed for child's size, usually about 6 inches. These are also in your school colors. Glue garter to back of cardstock. Now the fun part, glue charms to ribbons and onto mum. Glue curling ribbon to cardstock and into mum. By Randa from San Marcos, Tx
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Rate It: Happy New Year From Rex (Green Iguana) Rex is a 7 year old Green Iguana. I adopted Rex from my son whom was joining the United States Navy Rex really likes to take a nice warm bath with just a touch of Gatorade in it to help insure hydration and she also enjoys basking under her Mega-Ray bulb and sleeping with me, her igmommy, at night Rex would like to take the time to simply say..... MERRY CHRISTMAS and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR By Igmommy from Sweetwater,TN Editor's Note: Here are some previous entries about Rex:
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Rate It: These two items were being tossed by a friend..so, of course I had to bring them home. :0)The legs on the TV tray were tarnished and the top was pretty beat up. Some paint, some decoupage and a new tray. The directors chair had a green back and a yellow bottom made from canvas and were pretty stained. 2 coats of blue paint on both sides of fabric, some cups cut from fabric and decoupaged on and a little writing around the outside (coffee cafe) done with a white paint pen and I had myself a nice little nest of chair and side table. I wasn't sure how the paint on the chair would hold up, but it's doing great! And this chair gets a lot of use :0)
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Rate It: Cala Lily (Domestic Shorthair Calico) Cala Lily Harper Cooper a 4 month old Domestic Short Hair Calico. Currently she likes to climb and hide in the Christmas tree. And snuggle in her Notre Dame blanket.
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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!
If you have back pain try rubbing a big chunk of ice directly on the painful area. Rub it back and forth for a minute or two. It will numb the area and kill the pain. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90039431.tip.html
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Rate It: Computer Wallpaper from National Geographic If you want hassle-free wall paper or screen savers for your computer that are gorgeous - go to www.nationalgeographic.com and go to photos to download some of their fabulous nature pix! By pamphyila from Los Angeles, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26353860.tip.html
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Rate It: Remove Batteries From Disposable Cameras My father taught me this frugal tip: The batteries in a disposable camera are reusable! Before you get the film/disposable camera developed take out the batteries which are normally AA which normally work in remote controls. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98182567.tip.html
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Rate It: Using a Basket Filter in a Coffee Percolator I've been trying to cut down on opportunities to ingest cholesterol laden food and drinks. We just recently started drinking perked coffee as opposed to auto drip. There is a lot of oil in coffee. I had forgotten all about it during the years I was using the drip pot. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49151831.tip.html
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Rate It: Use Foam Shapes and Alphabet Blocks to Make Stamps Alphabet blocks can be used to make rubber stamps from precut foam shapes. If you don't want to use the block that way you can cut new ones from scrap wood then glue or use 2 sided tape to attach the foam shapes on all sides of the wood block ! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78671425.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Cat Urine Stain with Hydrogen Peroxide My daughter's cat urinated on an expensive marble fireplace slab. She poured hydrogen peroxide on the areas involved, left the liquid until it soaked in to dissolve the urine stains. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66147639.tip.html
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Rate It: Donation Instead of Greeting Cards For the last few years I have made a $100 donation to the National Arbor Day Foundation to help restore the rain forest in Central America, instead of sending out Christmas cards to my selected 100 people. This usually costs me $1 per person plus postage if any, and more than half of these go to people at my work. I made up postcards that read: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11280752.tip.html
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Rate It: Most of us have leftovers from the holidays, such as bread, rolls and cornbread. Don't throw them in the trash! The birds love them! Break or tear them up and place them in a feeder or even on the ground. You can even place them in an onion bag, and hang them in a tree. Do the birds a favor this winter! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88936027.tip.html
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How do you get rid off possum urine odor? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44554375.tip.html
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Rate It: I used to make a wonderful marinade for steak with a couple of ingredients including Vegemite and Sherry. It was on a Vegemite label but I lost this recipe years ago. I have done a search online, but cannot find any recipes. Does anyone know this recipe? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75050139.tip.html
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Rate It: Stains Caused by Blue Laundry Soap Need to take out some unusual stains caused by liquid blue laundry soap and blue water softener. Now the clothes have blue splotches on them. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83985871.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Silver Polish From Hands How do I clean my hands after polishing silver without gloves? They are very black and even though I washed my hands after, they aren't getting clean.. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53790910.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a pair of pants with a drawstring, and it is starting to fray. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I could repair and save this drawstring. Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28475749.tip.html
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Rate It: Discouraging a Cat from Urinating on the Floor I have been having problems with one of my 3 cats urinating in a couple of different areas lately and the house is starting to smell horrible. We took him to the vets to see if he had a urinary tract infection and it was negative, and he still keeps going. He is going on rugs, new hardwood floors, and the basement floor. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64230664.tip.html
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Rate It: I spilled some crazy glue on my sweatpants. Any advise is greatly appreciated on how to remove it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf906513.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas about how to sell Gene dolls, outfits and accessories. I am helping my elderly sister liquidate her collections and of them are Gene Marshall dolls, outfits and accessories. They are:
I researched eBay and found them selling for very little money and some weren't even being bid on. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide. You can contact me at svalcaniant AT hotmail DOT com By Sam from Chattanooga, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78975800.tip.html
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Rate It: Ideas for Decorating Bedroom in Tool Theme Please help me decorate my grandson's bedroom. I am looking for a tool theme. I would like to find some coloring book pictures of carpenters tools to cut out, decorate and possibly laminate or something. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88840622.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Coffee Thermos Carafe How do you clean the inside of a thermos carafe? It is stained with coffee. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72474465.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing the Underside of Furniture My cats have torn the underside of my furniture to shreds. I'm glad it's the unseen, but I still need to repair it. My living room chairs, couch, and ever under my bed are damaged. Where can I find the batting/filler material, as well as the black thin felt-like material to recover the bottom of my furniture? I'm online savvy, and can usually find what I'm looking for, but this has been a tough. You'd think living in the furniture capital of the US would be easy enough to find what I need! Any help is appreciated! Thanks lots! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51526940.tip.html
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Rate It: I know someone who recently had a baby, and is now having problems with her feet swelling. I know this usually happens during pregnancy. But was wondering if there is anything she can do for this. Thank you :-) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78818960.tip.html
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Rate It: Planning a Skating Birthday Party My daughter is soon to be turning sweet 16. She wants to have a skating party for her friends. How do I go about planning something like that? We do have a skating rink here. How do I convinced them to close it down for about two hours? How do I decorate something that big? She is going for a 70's theme. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38695775.tip.html
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Rate It: Recipes for a Dog With Allergies Does anyone have any homemade dog food recipes for a dog with food allergies? My boxer is on Royal Canine Sensitivity Control and this doesn't seem to be working. We have tried other hypo-allergenic foods but nothing helps. I want to try home cooked recipes. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38265306.tip.html
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Rate It: Daschund is Aggressive Towards Children We have a Daschund that is almost 2 years old. He has shown aggressiveness toward our grandchildren, including biting. We are concerned to the point of seriously considering giving him up, though it is painful. Has anyone had success with behavior training for this specific issue or is this Daschund's personality trait incorrectable? Our grandchildrens' faces seem to be at risk. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21117739.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I get rid of mice, safely? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf388072.tip.html
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Rate It: 'Vet's Best Ear Relief Wash and Dry' from Petco I recently read that a product from Petco called 'Vet's Best Ear Relief Wash and Dry' helped their dog with ear problems related to yeast infections. I would like any info regarding treatment for this problem. I have tried the raw diet, I saw no improvement. She began to refuse to eat and had constipation issues with vomiting. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80805009.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know how to make indoor ice candles? Not the real ice candles for outdoors. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39359915.tip.html
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Rate It: My family is thinking about renting an R.V. to take a trip to upper New York state. Would anyone have any suggestions regarding this? Has anyone ever rented an R.V. for a family vacation? I don't want it to turn out like the movies! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48523991.tip.html
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Rate It: Tips for Using an Onion Blossom Maker I bought an 'Onion Blossom Maker' made by Norpro, for a fun thing to make for my family over Christmas. Like the 'Awesome Blossoms' at Outback and Chili's? It was OK, only cost $3.99, but I'm wondering if anyone has used this product and can share tips. What is the best batter to use? Ours fell off. Tips for using hot oil on the stove, we had a hard time finding the right temp. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24468035.tip.html
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Rate It: 'Spring Cleaning' Themed Church Event I am having a special event at church. The theme is 'Spring Cleaning' and I need decoration ideas for table centerpieces and table top place settings. My budget is limited. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73025535.tip.html
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Rate It: Where can I find a Motorola phone tool version 3 or 4 software disc? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78690773.tip.html
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Rate It: Is cleaning a moldy dresser the same as a musty one? I already tried the coffee in the drawers. Now I have coffee smelling musty, moldy drawers. This is actually a 1950's secretary I just got and I'd really like it not to smell. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf135365.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you bathe an old dog? I have a 12 year old Siberian Husky who has joint problems. The weather has been extremely cold lately and I need to bring her in where it is warm. My problem is that she weighs close to 70 lbs and I just got my bathtubs re-done recently so I can't give her a bath in them. She would scratch the sprayed on finish. And, it's too cold to do it outside. Other than take her to PetSmart, what could I do to bathe her where it is warm? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84023702.tip.html
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Rate It: Dog with Irritable Bowel Disease I need advice from other pet owners who's dog suffers from Irritable Bowel Disease. Our dog (2 years) was just diagnosed, and is now on Prednisone. He's got severe allergies to all grains so we're trying different types of allergen free dog food. I'm not thrilled that he's on meds and am looking for other alternatives. Any suggestions would be most helpful and appreciated. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44646521.tip.html
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If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information:
Tips for saving money in 2008. Feel free to post your ideas below! Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10447304.tip.html
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