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Vol. 7, Num. 180, September 16, 2008 (Read It Online) Here are the contest winners for last week. Photo Contest Winner Plumerias - The Hawaiian Lei Flower Nancy gives us information about Plumerias. Pet Contest Winner Dovely (Dove) Maryjo shares a great picture and description of her lovely Dove name Dovely. Tip Contest Winners Personalized Glass Baking Pans I have found great deals on clear, glass baking dishes at outlet malls. Cobined with this tip, I could make some wonderful, personalized Christmas presents. Tips From a $300 Wedding Saving on Weddings is a big topic on ThirftyFun. Cathy shares some wonderful tips that worked for her. The photo was added by us, though. It's a stock photo, that's why this is a tip contest winner and not contender for the photo contest. Recipe Contest Winner Corn Dogs Thanks for reading, Susan
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This is simply a beautiful show of nature. I was at the beach about to snap a picture of a sailboat in the distance. Just as I snapped the button, the beautiful seagulls flew right past in between the camera and the sailboat. A beautiful contrast!
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Rate It: I love buttons! I also save lots of things you might consider JUNK, which I re-use to make beautiful household items and jewelry, like my button and earring trees. Materials:
Instructions Begin by gluing 2 clay post together. Allow to dry. Spray paint gold, allow to dry. In the meantime, starting at the TOP of the styrofoam cone, secure assorted flat backed buttons as close together as possible. Do not worry about spaces. You will add another layer of buttons (shank) to fill in any holes. STOP approximately 1-1.5 inches from bottom. Work in sections, allowing to dry thoroughly between sessions. Once the cone has been decorated to your satisfaction, place a layer of glue on the INSIDE of the clay pot. Place a small amount of moss (allow to "hang out" slightly) and firmly push cone into the clay pot. Move moss around to cover any styrofoam. You can add additional buttons later to fill in any blank spaces. Allow glue to dry. You may now decorate the outside of the pot using wired ribbon and greenery. I make several of these and display with my nativity set. They are beautiful and very unusual. By Diana from Prospect, KY
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Rate It: Use Seasonal Veggies As Your Centerpiece Fresh vegetables from your garden can make a beautiful table decoration. I change the centerpiece on my table according to what vegetables are in at the moment.
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Rate It: This is Gizmo. He is 8 years old and a Ragdoll. I got Gizmo when he was 7 weeks old from my son's friend who's cat had kittens.
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Rate It: Craft Project: Single Crochet Potholder If you can single crochet, you can make this heavy double thickness potholder. Approximate Time two hours Supplies:
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This is a great way to use up scrap yarn and the potholders are very sturdy when going through the washer. By Tedebear from San Jose CA
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Use Toothpaste to Remove Water Stains from Wood Any brand of plain, white toothpaste (not gel) will almost always remove a water stain (left by a glass) from your wood table. Rub enough toothpaste over the stain to cover it completely - you don't need a lot (a little more than a thin film is plenty). Leave the toothpaste on the stain until completely dry (this may take a few hours and although it may be awful to look at, I have never ruined a piece of wood by leaving the paste on overnight). Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65939027.tip.html
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Rate It: Watch Cell Phones In Hot Weather Maybe some of you already know this, but since I am a senior citizen and not tech savvy, I didn't. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51643007.tip.html
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Rate It: Wash Your Hands To Prevent Staph My sister works in a hospital operating room. She said staph infections are on the rise right now. She said if anyone is having any doctor's visits, surgical procedures, visiting hospitals, dealings with the public, etc. Washing good afterwards with antibacterial soap or hand gel is of the importance. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32988567.tip.html
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Rate It: Buy a Little Present Every Month for Christmas When my 3 children were little, money was tight. So I bought a present for each child every month. Granted they were very inexpensive gifts but they still had 12 gifts to open on Christmas morning. I also crocheted each of them a hat, scarf, and mittens so they had something personal from me. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66957259.tip.html
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Rate It: Bamboo is a renewable resource plus it helps reduce the need for laundry. Now that clothing, towels etc. are made from bamboo fiber, we can all look forward to doing less laundry. Bamboo fiber has a natural ability to repel bacteria and odors. I have personally experienced this with bamboo t-shirts I bought from http://www.doBamboo.com. I can wear the same shirt for several days without it smelling bad. This has reduced my need to do laundry. When I do launder my bamboo clothes, I can use natural very mild laundry soap. Because of bamboo's anti-fungal properties there is no need for harsh cleaning agents. Plus, bamboo grows really fast and replenishes itself. It does not have to be planted after it is harvested, making it a renewable resource. All this plus bamboo fiber products are ultra soft! By Soapster from Toronto, Ontario Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22846327.tip.html
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Rate It: Swap Sports Supplies With Other Parents My son has played football for 8 years and is currently playing JV football in high school. My husband is a coach for the youth football league so I have faced the cost of spikes, etc many times. Talk to other parents, they may have used gear they can't use anymore. Also talk to coaches of the sport your child is in, they accumulate extra stuff all the time. I have several sets of spikes my son can't use anymore so I go to my husband's practice and see if anyone else can use them. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44580061.tip.html
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Rate It: I need help removing ink from a dryer. I give high marks for the suggestion of nail polish remover and Mr Clean eraser pad. This combination with a little elbow grease is a winner! Thanks! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf430784.tip.html
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Rate It: Save Time And Money By Organizing Your Closet If you organize your wardrobe you'll save time, money, and avoid clutter. I hang clothing by type, season, then color. For example, long sleeve tops in one corner of the wardrobe, skirts in another, short sleeved tops, pants, and jackets in another section. This way, you can easily grab whatever pieces you need for each season and occasion. I do something similar for shoes. I organize footwear by type, color, and season (work, recreation, boots, then by color). Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12534510.tip.html
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Rate It: Link: All About Foods - Copycat Recipes I often read requests for copy cat recipes and today I received a link for just that - so I thought I would share it. There's also lot's of other interesting stuff on the site to have a look at - food food glorious foodSource: I got sent the link from a newsletter I subscribe to By Sharyl from Adelaide South Australia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26179590.tip.html
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Rate It: To make flaky biscuits, don't overhandle the dough. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14738426.tip.html
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I once made a card from recycled a magazine picture, saran wrap, napkin, paper towel and iron. Does anyone have directions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46408110.tip.html
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Rate It: Where can I find Carabella coupon codes. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62870134.tip.html
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Rate It: I rescued Kody from a shelter in March of 2007 and his paperwork said he was about 1-yo and German Shepherd mix. Since then, people have told me he looks like he has some Husky, Malinois, or Chow (because of the spots on his tongue) mixed in. Many people say that he can't be purebred German Shepherd because he is too small.
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Rate It: I am wanting to have a guitar themed b-day for my baby girl's 2nd b-day. Her father plays guitar and he picked the theme this year. I can only find electric guitar decor. Has anyone seen anything interesting or have any ideas. Don't want 50's or hippie, something cute. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35475363.tip.html
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Rate It: Introducing a Pit Bull to Cats I just rescued a female pit bull yesterday, she is about 2 years of age. I also have 2 cats, when she sees my cats she runs to them and whimpers at them. She doesn't growl, but she does bark. I need to know if she is trying to play or if she is trying to hurt or possibly kill my cats. How can I get them to be buddies without fighting?
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Rate It: Trouble Making a Coffee Mug Chocolate Cake I have a question about the chocolate cake in a mug. It was really easy to do but it was flat tasting. Not much chocolate flavor at all and I used a new bakers chocolate container. What did I do wrong? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51619781.tip.html
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Rate It: Dried Potato for Making a Dolls Face Has anyone ever dried a potato to use as a face for a doll? Does anyone know of any raw material that can be used after drying for a doll face other than apples? Any help would be great. Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70340323.tip.html
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Rate It: What breed is my puppy mixed with?
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Rate It: Thinning Hair After Hysterectomy I am wondering if there is anything that I can take or use that will help my hair grow thicker or longer. Ever since my hysterectomy my hair has gotten thinner and has slowed down on its growth some. I would like my hair to be longer and thicker then it is. Thanks for any help that you can give. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20648978.tip.html
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Rate It: I am using the Borax and Washing Soda dishwasher soap mixture as well as White Vinegar in the rinse aid holder. My dishes are still coming out with a white film on them. I have tried the Light Wash, the Normal Wash and the Pots and Pans Wash settings on my dishwasher. Nothing is helping. Is there anything else that I can do or use to get cleaner dishes? Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90977364.tip.html
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Rate It: My house is humid and smells musty. We moved into a rental a few months ago. I am from Oregon so I know that it's very humid here in OK. but it's really humid in the house too. There is central a/c but even when it's cool in the house I'll notice if I leave crackers or something on the table even for an hour or two they get soft. And the worst part is a musty smell. Most people don't notice but I use a lot of air freshener and candles so I think it covers it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68540518.tip.html
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Rate It: What's the best way to remove hardened glue left on drywall after removing old paneling? The drywall is in good shape except for a few X's marked where the old glue was. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72053364.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a friend who is getting married in March and she wants a nice wedding with bridesmaids and all, but she doesn't want to spend a lot of money. Any ideas on how she can have a nice wedding without breaking her piggy bank? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23794733.tip.html
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Rate It: Unclogging Stubborn Bathroom Drain How do you unclog a stubborn bathroom drain? We have tried everything in the book on and it is still clogged. We even took out the pipes and cleaned them. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42451941.tip.html
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Rate It: I bought a puppy a few months ago and was told she was a Siberian husky-shepherd mix. She is now 8 months and I'm worried about the real breed she could be. In fact, I believe she is quite small to be a husky-shepherd mix. She is 40 pounds and 20 inches tall. What breed do you think she is? Thanks a lot!
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Rate It: Does anyone have a recipe for homemade Bisquick? I have a copycat Red Lobster Biscuit recipe that uses Bisquick, but I never buy it. Thanks in advance. Kathy from Illinois Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf747410.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Bathroom With Black Fixtures I have a black tub and sink and will be putting in terracotta tiles. Could you help with a wall color? We have bead board on the bottom half of the wall, I was thinking about painting it black. For the upper half of the wall, I was thinking golden or tan colors, I have a very cool shower curtain that is off white/light beige with a black design. It's kind of Moroccan I think. This bathroom is very small. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27447678.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Kitchen With Sage Green Counters I need advice about what color I could paint my kitchen. My counters are sort of a sage brush green and all my cabinets are white and my house has never been painted. The floor is pretty neutral. I like country cozy but I need help. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71576682.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Kitchen With Grey/Black Counters I have a U-shaped kitchen, with black appliances, and blonde color laminate floor. I want to paint the cabinets and the walls, but I'm not sure what colors to do. We will be buying a grey/black granite counter top, so I wanted the cabinets to be a light grey color. My living room is right beside the kitchen and can be seen from the kitchen, and it's going to be painted a light taupe/brown. So what color do I do the kitchen walls, and black splash? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21286425.tip.html
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Rate It: Transplanting a Weeping Cherry Tree I want to transplant my weeping cherry. It started as a baby sprout. The trunk is only 4 inches tall and 1 inch wide, and has a 6 foot shoot branching off in the right direction (northeast). Right now it is laying on the ground. When I transplant the tree, can I turn the tree to make it stand up. Do I post it, or do I prune the shoot? It is healthy and has many smaller shoots on it. Hardiness Zone: 6b Shannon from Grafton, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf303149.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm getting ready to repaint and have taken down all wall hangings. They will not be placed as they are now. I wonder if I could use an electric drill to remove plastic wall anchors, drill in a bit and then reverse to pull out the anchor? These anchors have wide heads and cannot be hammered into the wall and spackled over. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87429078.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Odor From Clothing Left in Washer I left clothes soaking in my washer too long with detergent added to the water. Needless to say, we had a very busy week and forgot to run the load. How can I get the odor out now sticking to the load of clothes? Thanks! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81204406.tip.html
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Rate It: Breakfast is the most neglected meal of the day. Do you have any tips for saving money on breakfast items? Feel free to post your ideas below. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77508839.tip.html
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Master the Mouse
When the seasons change certain unwelcome guests move into the home. They're little, they're furry, and they're cute when they're running on a wheel. They're not cute when they're running across your kitchen. They're mice, and there are cheap ways to keep them out of your home. Cancel the exterminator and take a common sense approach to mouse prevention.
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Rate It: How To Clean a Jeep Rag Top
To keep your Jeep or SUV rag top in good shape, follow these instructions.
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