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Volume Six, Number 121, June 21, 2007 (Read It Online) Here's today's featured request... Low Carb Recipes for One I am looking for some wonderful, easy Low Carbohydrate recipes for only one person. I have lost 21 pounds, but am stuck at the same weight for the past 2 weeks! I am getting tired of just salads, and either Salmon or Chicken. Thanks so very much. JoanDogs from Norwell, MA Or submit recipes on the contest form... Thanks for reading, Susan
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For bridesmaids gifts for my daughter, I made up a "mix" for gourmet muffins and put the mix in a zip-lock bag and wrapped it up in some white silk-like material, put a silver bow around it and tied the baking instructions around the top. I also made some homemade strawberry butter, put it in some cute little jars I found at a discount store, tied a ribbon around the top and stuck a little spreader down under the ribbon (to hold it). I found the spreaders at a dollar store -- 6 for $1. I tied a little white bow around the handles of the spreaders.
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Rate It: Mount Saint Helens in 2006 with steam rising from the newly forming dome. It's a beautiful place and anyone that gets a chance should visit. By Mythi from Silverdale, WA Editor's Note: For those of you who don't know what she looked like before the eruption, here are some good photos:
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Rate It: My four kittens are nine weeks old. They chase each other and they love to tussle. They also attack a piece of soft plastic I leave dangling on a string. Kittens are quick to find good use for a litter box, therefore, place the litter box outside your home. Kittens are fun and freedom loving and they have the intelligence to understand your gentle hand and body and eye signals, as well as the tone of your voice; but a kitten also has pride and dignity. If you don't care for it, it will not care for you! Do not keep your cat as a prisoner in your house! Create a small swinging door and allow your cat the freedom to leave or enter at will. However, do have your cat spayed or neutered or prepare to care for more kittens. Bring your kitten for walks outside and show it the four corners of your territory. Even city cats quickly learn what territory they can control. A cat quickly understands your danger signals. Point to a car and then back away from the vehicle or the dog or the boulevard. By Joseph from Laval West, Laval, Quebec, Canada.
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Rate It: Here's an easy craft for Vacation Bible School.
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Attach Interfacing For Long Lasting Sewing Patterns My subject is sewing patterns. I was making a lot of hats for my granddaughters so what I did was I took iron on interfacing and ironed it onto the pattern to make it last longer. No more tearing of the pattern and I am sure it will me last forever. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63925625.tip.html
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Rate It: Swap Out Incandescent Bulbs With Compact Fluorescent Swapping 16 incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) saves emissions equivalent to taking a car off the road for a year. Source: EnergyStar.gov Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22023859.tip.html
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Rate It: Wind Up Flashlights For Camping I purchased a wind up flashlight to use, never have to worry about if I bought enough batteries or if they will last long enough. A minute of cranking will last about 20 minutes and that's usually enough time to get to the shower house/restrooms. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51120709.tip.html
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Rate It: Juice For Getting Rid Of Fruit Flies If you are plagued by those pesky little fruit flies and do not want to use chemical sprays in your kitchen, try this. Pour grape juice or red wine in a small container - about 1/3 full, cover the top with plastic wrap and punch holes in it large enough for the flies to enter. They will crawl through the holes to get at the juice but cannot escape. When there are no flies left flying around, just pour the contents down the drain. It really works! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39782876.tip.html
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Rate It: Natural Baking Soda Toothpaste Recipes After reading about the recall of toothpaste, I thought I'd pass along this "natural" tip. A good homemade toothpaste is a mix of a little baking soda and a little hydrogen peroxide.* Doesn't have a great flavor but it cleans and whitens and is safe! From now on, I'm not buying any more toothpaste regardless of flavor. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39809804.tip.html
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Rate It: When I got married, I had a college photography student take the professional pictures (so paid less). Then I asked 6 friends if they could spend the day taking pictures they thought were interesting. I told the friends not to waste film on standard pictures (Ex: feeding the cake, daddy's little girl dance, the garter, etc). This was 25 years ago and I'm still glad I did it this way. You wouldn't believe the pictures I ended up with. I mean, one person can't be everywhere. And I had over 100 pictures to choose from besides the professional ones. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62324133.tip.html
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Rate It: Making Cookies in a Toaster Oven Last week I wanted some home made cookies. I had all the ingredients for my cookies but I just hated to heat up my gas oven. I had not turned on the A/C yet for the season, did not want to heat up the house and I did not want to use any gas I did not have to. I decided to try and find a small toaster oven at the next yard sale or thrift shop. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82677133.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Tips (For Inside the House) Tips to help you while painting the interior of your house. Put Rollers In a Bag When taking a break while painting the inside of your home, you can wrap rollers in plastic bags (make sure there are no holes and all air is squeezed out of bag) and place in fridge. This will keep them moist and you can use them again without having to clean them. By Seacat61 Place Paintbrush In Freezer If you're not finished painting, cover the paintbrush with plastic wrap and place in freezer. The brush will thaw and be great. By Howard Keep It Moist With A Wet Towel When I paint with a roller and pan, and I have to step away for a short while, I lay the roller on the pan and then cover both with a wet hand towel. It keeps everything moist. By Mary Line Tray With A Plastic Bag When using a paint roller and tray, place the tray in a plastic shopping/carrier bag then pour the paint in. When finished, remove the bag and place in the bin - the tray will have very little paint on it and be very easy to clean. Regards,
Foil In The Paint Tray Line your paint tray with foil for easier cleanup. By Linda 5 Painting Tips
By Tracey Wet Paper For Masking Cut strips of paper, moisten and place on windows when painting the frames. They will stick long enough for you to paint and save scraping paint off the glass. By Siris Add Vanilla To get rid of smoke smells in a house, just add vanilla to the paint, works like a charm By Diana Two Great Tips Buy lots of the blue painters tape (like masking tape, only lots better) it makes every thing a lot easier, just remember to rub it down good and to peel it off as soon as you are done before the paint dries, or the paint can come with it. After living in a house that the celing was painted in a flat paint, it seemed to obsorb all the light and looked dull and dirty, I painted it with semi gloss or satin paint. What a difference, the light bounced around the room and the ceiling never looked dull and dirty again! (same color) By trashcrafter Do you have any painting tips to share? Post them below.
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Rate It: I've learned to be flexible when traveling by air. Flights are often overbooked and airlines will request volunteers who will give up their seat and take a later flight. By leaving some time in my schedule, my husband and I were able to score 2 free round trip tickets to anywhere in the continental US by waiting one hour for the next flight! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf419002.tip.html
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Insecticide for Black Widow Spiders I am looking for best insecticide to kill black widow spiders outside. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51353404.tip.html
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Rate It: Chemical Smell in a Refrigerator How do I get rid of a chemical smell (like coolant) in my refrigerator? The fridge was moved (not turned off) and this smell started after that. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50383352.tip.html
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Rate It: Advice for Choosing Patio Pavers I need advice in deciding what kind of pavers to choose for a patio to be built in a fairly humid climate. My biggest concern is choosing pavers with the longest lifespan, with the cost being a secondary consideration. Are concrete pavers the longest lasting? Or brick? Or natural stone, or something else altogether? I'd love to have some input and any other suggestions from Thrifty Fun readers. Thank you! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44738767.tip.html
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Rate It: Adding a Scent to Laundry Detergent I make my own laundry detergent, what can I use to scent the liquid detergent besides essential oil as essential oils tend to make me ill? Can anyone tell me what I can use to scent my detergent and maybe an exact website to order the oils from? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97973664.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for some wonderful, easy Low Carbohydrate recipes for only one person. I have lost 21 pounds, but am stuck at the same weight for the past 2 weeks! I am getting tired of just salads, and either Salmon or Chicken. Thanks so very much. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79052729.tip.html
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Rate It: Keeping a Dog out the Litter Box We just adopted a new kitty. He is neutered and declawed so he will be an inside cat. My question is how can I keep my Yorkie out of the litter box? I know he is going to head straight to it once the kitty does his business. TIA! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34680218.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing Grout in a Tiled Shower We have a tiled shower stall (the walls are floor tile and the front is glass block). Over time, the grout has cracked and the shower leaks. We have tried sealing with clear silicone putty but mold keeps growing underneath it and I have to peel it off to clean. Does anyone have a better suggestion? I would appreciate any help as this is very frustrating. Thank you. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77513625.tip.html
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Rate It: My daughter got chewing gum on a pair of her capris, they are 97% cotton, and 3% spandex. Does anyone know how I can get this out? TIA for any and all suggestions. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf197004.tip.html
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