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Vol. 8, Num. 116, June 15, 2009 (Read It Online) What are your tips and strategies for doing dishes? Post them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml There's still time to vote for contest contenders from last week. You can see all the posts here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=14038 Give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Here is a photo of a day lily my grandmother has in her yard, I visited her yesterday, saw this blooming and thought it was so lovely. They are growing in direct full sun, in a flowerbed that has a strawberry vine and golden lantanas. The soil is very sandy in her garden. She doesn't fuss over her flowers too much but I think all her digits are green not just her thumb. Source: Nana's backyard. By HICKCHIC3 from North Augusta, SC Contest Contender!
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If you accidentally bought pineapple rings and needed chunks, you will no doubt have to cut them. Why drain them, put them on a counter cutting board or plate and create a mess? Cut them when they are still in the can. Just insert your knife in the center hole, and cut toward the can edge 16 times and you will have the same pieces you would if you bought them chunked. PS: It works great for whole canned spuds when you really needed sliced spuds, as well as olives, pear halves, peach halves, and other things that are too big in the can. Source: Too many times I needed the right thing after buying the wrong thing! By Poor But Proud from Salem OR Contest Contender!
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Zelda (Boston Terrier/Bulldog) Zelda is 1 years old now, in this picture she was 2 months old. Just a baby, but so cute. She is a Boston Terrier/Bulldog mix. We got her one year ago, from an ad in the paper, it was love at first sight. We had to bring her home with us. As you can see too cute! She loves to chase leaves, balls, bugs, anything that moves! She is a bundle of energy, except for when she crashes, like in this picture! she was only a few months old, and slept with my sons house shoe with a warm bottle in it. By cdc0329 from Cleveland, TN Contest Contender!
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Houston is an over 1 year old Orange Tabby. He was my valentines present, my husband took me to the local SPCA and I fell in love. He watches over the two dogs and seriously reports any bad things they do. He will cry and walk over to the mess. It's quite adorable! The picture looks like he should be a centerfold! By daina from Houston, TX Contest Contender!
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Pay the Cell Phone Bill for a Gift For Mother's Day, I suggested that my grown kids not send me the usual flowers and such. I asked them to go pay one month of my cell phone coverage ($35.00) so that I can continue to talk daily. They liked this idea and I'm not getting a plant that I will have to figure out what to do with. By notwrong Contest Contender!
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Clean the Refrigerator's Drawers and Shelves in the Dishwasher I hate cleaning my refrigerator, so I'm always thinking of ways to make it easier. I have a side by side one. I take my shelves and drawers out, and wash them in the dishwasher. The dishwasher done a great job cleaning them. I just two at a time and that way I don't have to empty the all the food out. All I have to do it just wipe the walls and the bottom out. I hope this helps another busy mom out. By MomSc2002 from Greenwood, SC Contest Contender!
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Reuse Sheet, Blanket and Comforter Bags I always save the clear zippered bags that sheets, comforters, etc. come in to use for storing sweaters in the summer, children's puzzles, toys, heirloom baby clothes, or anything that comes to mind. Great storage for just about anything! By vguy from Earle, AR Contest Contender!
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I keep outdated credit cards or other laminated cards at my kitchen sink. Whenever I have something which sticks on the bottom of the Teflon pan and does not come off easily, I use the old laminated card. It does not scratch the Teflon and in most cases cleans the pan like a charm. By Bellevillelady from Belleville, Ontario, Canada Contest Contender!
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Painting Tip: Freeze Brush For Tomorrow If you have to stop in the middle of painting before the job is done, you don't have to wash the brush. Just stick the bristles into a sandwich bag, no need to seal, and pop it into the freezer until ready to paint again. By Amuck from Fairview Heights, IL Contest Contender!
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Cleaning Grease Off Wood Cabinets I have a vent hood and a kitchen full of wood cabinets and drawers that have polyurethane on them. The grease has accumulated over the years and I searched here for answers. I didn't have anything on hand that was suggested, but I did have a product that I buy at the Dollar Store that is called "Totally Awesome". It's super cheap and I use it on all sorts of things as a general cleaner. I thought what the heck and I sprayed it on and let it sit for about 2 minutes. I was amazed at how it performed. My wood looks so good. I am now going out to buy another bottle. By DVK from Pasadena, TX Contest Contender!
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What tile do you use to bridge the gap between the tile and the tub? By packerwood1 from Plano, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88974782.tip.html
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Rate It: Temperament of a Malamute/Spaniel Mix What is the temperament going to be for a malamute mix with spaniel? He has chosen to follow me where ever I go and seems to butt in when someone is hugging me or playing around with me. He does not hurt anyone. He is very friendly but sticks to me like glue. I also cannot leave in my car without him whining. Is he a one person dog? By Blue4 from Eaton Rapids, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89443900.tip.html
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Rate It: How or where do I dispose of fly bait? Hardiness Zone: 7b By lotsuvgordons from GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38392187.tip.html
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Rate It: Finding the Model Number of a Riding Mower I have an older MTD riding mower. My model number is rubbed off and I can't get the right size drive belt to fit it. Any suggestions on how to find a model number? By dugdamit from Happy Valley, OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30034197.tip.html
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Rate It: How long will my dentures hurt my gums? It's been 2 weeks since I had my teeth pulled and the dentures put in. By HRBLOCKGIRL from FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20064466.tip.html
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Rate It: Printers That Are Inexpensive to Use My family goes through ink like crazy in my printer. There has to be a more economical cartridge that lasts longer and is cheaper to refill. Can anyone recommend a good printer which uses inexpensive ink cartridges that last longer? By SLS from Grand Rapids, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91684117.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Tile from Formica Countertops How can I remove ceramic tile from Formica countertops? I am hoping to salvage the original Formica until I am able to replace it. I also have the tile as a back splash under upper cabinets and behind the stove but I would like to leave that intact. Any suggestions? Thanks. By nelwyn from Bunkie, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16952340.tip.html
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Rate It: Cat is Urinating in the Bathtub How do I stop my male cat from urinating in the bathtub? By weedas55 from MI
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Rate It: We got Sage from the shelter, and they said she was 6-10 years old. The vet says she's 4 or 5. She has white hairs on her muzzle. She's probably full-grown at 35 pounds. The shelter warned us that she liked to be dominant among other dogs and they were right. She hates other dogs and cats, barking whenever she sees them. She doesn't play with any toys, but likes to dig in animal holes. She is relatively calm, and gets along great with other people. The shelter said she was a shepherd mix, and we did some online research and thought she might be a dingo. Any ideas? By Matthippie from Olathe, KS
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Rate It: We gave a young man a home until he can find another place. He has now added a dog to the home, not to my liking though. She is 8 months old. I would like to know what kind of dog she is. Her name is Persia. She is very sweet and has gentle eyes By Marcia S from Spokane, WA
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Rate It: Dog Has Recently Become Aggressive I have a Dachshund named "Starr" that is acting very differently, aggressively toward her sister. Starr is 2 and Beautifull is 3. They grew up with each other. They never used to fight. We recently had 2 sets of puppies (15 total). They're 7 weeks now and almost as big as her.
Starr has attacked the puppies and fought her sister twice. I don't understand why she's doing that. I now have to keep her outside, separate from them. Can you tell me what would cause this behavior all of a sudden? Please help. By tirzah from San Diego, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66226033.tip.html
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Rate It: Finding Cheap Airline Tickets on the Web What is a good site for very cheap airline flights. I search and so many come up. Thanks. By seeme Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37429577.tip.html
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Rate It: I spilled a whole beer on my green leather couch. It has left a large dark stain. Any suggestions? It was a Michelob Ultra in case that helps. By debbie doright from Lafayette, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89959217.tip.html
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Rate It: Installing A Microwave Oven Over the Range I want to install an "over the range microwave". I have an outlet in the cabinet to plug it into. I had a range hood that was wired to wires coming from the wall. My question is, what do I do with those wires, now that I don't need them? By Cutluv from Easton, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81532975.tip.html
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Rate It: 12th Birthday Surprise Pool Party I'm throwing a surprise pool party for a twelve year old and I need some activity ideas. The party is in 2 weeks. By 95mtw from Michigan Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62487613.tip.html
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Rate It: Anniversary Invitation Wording I'm having a 40th anniversary party and I would like it to be formal. How can I word it on the invitations without offending anyone? By ocdg Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61901671.tip.html
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Rate It: Laying Tile Over Carpet Adhesive Can you lay tile over carpet adhesive? The folks before me glued indoor/outdoor carpet down in an enclosed patio. I pulled some of the carpet up and it looks like removing all the adhesive will be almost impossible. By pbrown from Atlanta, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80557486.tip.html
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Rate It: Looking for A Reliable Basic Dishwasher I need to replace a dishwasher that is located at a beach house. I want one that is basic, but has good reviews and will last a long time. Any recommendations would be appreciated. By fouraggies from Houston, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20675037.tip.html
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Rate It: Potpourri Smell in Refrigerator My "bright" son decided to clean his refrigerator freezer recently. He decided to squirt potpourri oil inside. He said it smelled stale. Now everything has a funny taste and it has migrated into the refrigerator section. I've suggested baking soda paste, he did that. He says that he will put a thing of baking soda in there. Then in a day or two when he removes it the refrigerator still smells like the oil. Someone else suggested putting a small bowl of coffee grounds in there, did that. Any other suggestions for him? He says the ice gets hit bad with this smell. It is less than a year old and I really would hate to tell him to get rid of it, but the smell is ruining his food. By notwrong Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14726774.tip.html
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