Daily Thrifty Tips - September 16, 2008

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 By Nancycorinne from Los Angeles, CA Nancy gives us information about Plumerias. Pet Contest Winner Dovely (Dove) By Maryjo from Salem Maryjo shares a great picture and description of her lovely Dove name Dovely. Tip Contest Winners Personalized Glass Baking Pans By Amateur Parent from Plano, Texas 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 By Cathy from Grand Rapids, MI 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 By Trudy from Springfield, IL Thanks for reading, Susan Send to a Friend! Share a Tip (You could win $25!) Share a Photo (You could win $25!) Have a Question? Submit a request... Link to ThriftyFun.com View Active Topics! Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter. Today's newsletter contains: Today's Photos: Scenery: Sailboat and Gulls Craft: Button Trees Use Seasonal Veggies As Your Centerpiece Gizmo (Ragdoll) Craft Project: Single Crochet Potholder Today's Tips: Use Toothpaste to Remove Water Stains from Wood Watch Cell Phones In Hot Weather Wash Your Hands To Prevent Staph Buy a Little Present Every Month for Christmas Use Fabric Made From Bamboo Swap Sports Supplies With Other Parents Cleaning Ink Out of a Dryer Save Time And Money By Organizing Your Closet Link: All About Foods - Copycat Recipes Easy Biscuit Tips Joke of the Day New Requests: Saran Wrap Christmas Card Carabella Coupon Codes What Breed Is My Dog? Washing Memory Foam Pillow Girls Guitar Themed Birthday Introducing a Pit Bull to Cats Trouble Making a Coffee Mug Chocolate Cake Dried Potato for Making a Dolls Face Nail Glue on a Cell Phone Puppy Has a Loose Tooth What Breed Is My Dog? Thinning Hair After Hysterectomy White Film On Dishes Linguica Cheese Quesadillas House Is Humid and Musty Removing Glue From Drywall Inexpensive March Wedding Unclogging Stubborn Bathroom Drain What Breed Is My Dog? Homemade Bisquick Painting Bathroom With Black Fixtures Painting Kitchen With Sage Green Counters Painting Kitchen With Grey/Black Counters Transplanting a Weeping Cherry Tree Removing Plastic Wall Anchors Super Glue on Eyeglasses Removing Odor From Clothing Left in Washer Patterns For Barbie Furniture Saving Money on Breakfast Saving Money on Pumpkins More Reading: Master the Mouse How To Clean a Jeep Rag Top Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! 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: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Today's Photos: Scenery: Sailboat and Gulls 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! By Grammy Joan from Islandton, South Carolina Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72809055.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Craft: Button Trees 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: small planter or clay pots styrofoam cone glue (I used E-6000) gold spray paint assorted buttons, earrings, beads or jewelry findings assorted ribbons and greenery florist moss 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 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97390912.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. Right now, the summer garden is about finished so we have mainly peppers. An edible centerpiece, how great is that? By Rika from Brunswick, Georgia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37366476.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Gizmo (Ragdoll) 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. He really doesn't do all that much but he HAS to be where ever I am including the bathroom! My husband says that Gizmo will stand by the door when I'm outside or at the store and meow until I come back. He thinks he's a dog! By Irene from South Florida Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12273407.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Craft Project: Single Crochet Potholder If you can single crochet, you can make this heavy double thickness potholder. Approximate Time two hours Supplies: crochet hook scrap yarn Instructions: Chain 40 or whatever size you want your potholder. (This will be the size.) Single crochet on each side of the chain. Do not add stiches at the end of the row. You want it to start to "buckle" right away. Continue single crocheting around until the yarn meets. This will take awhile, so sit back and enjoy, but make sure not to add stitches. When the yarn meets you will be ready to close the potholder. I crochet it closed, but you can slip stitch and it will look exactly the same. Chain six (or whatever you would like) to form the loop. Inside the chain single crochet to give the loop strength. 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 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81732080.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Contests: Tip Contest Submit a Tip or Recipe! Photo Contest Submit a tip with photo! These contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25! My Frugal Life Submit a My Frugal Life Essay! Today's Tips: 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). Once dry, simply wipe the toothpaste off with a clean damp cloth. Completely dry your furniture with a clean, dry cloth and then polish as you normally would. As a side note, if you apply the toothpaste with a lint-free cloth, you can use the extra paste left on the cloth to apply to your clean bathroom mirror. It will help to keep your mirror from excessive fogging after a hot shower. By Brenda from Deltona, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65939027.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. I left my cell phone in my car for 2 hours with the heat index down here in the Rio Grande Valley being 110. When I picked it up, it was DEAD. No way to turn it on, or to charge it. After a couple of hours in the house A/C, I took it to Sprint Office, and as they were checking it out, it started to work. No permanent damage, and battery seemed to be OK, but not a good idea to do that again. By Ruth from Harlingen, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51643007.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. By Terri from NV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32988567.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. By Molly from Box Elder, South Dakota Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66957259.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Use Fabric Made From Bamboo 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 Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. By Kim from Franklin Park Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44580061.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cleaning Ink Out of a Dryer 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! Source: Right form this site thanks! By Dan from CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf430784.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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). Each year I purge old items to keep the items well organized. You can sell or donate to friends and charity what you no longer need. For children, you can encourage them to invite friends of the same size for a clothes swapping party. It will be fun for them and save you money. By Meena from Elgin, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12534510.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. http://fp.enter.net/~rburk/copycat/copycat.htm There's also lot's of other interesting stuff on the site to have a look at - food food glorious food Source: 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 Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Easy Biscuit Tips To make flaky biscuits, don't overhandle the dough. For speedier preparation, pat the dough into a square, then cut into square shape biscuits with a floured knife. By Ellen from Taft,CA93268 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14738426.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Dear Webby's Joke of the Day An incompetent counterfeiter spent all day making his funny money. At the end of the day he realizes he spent all his time making $15 bills. He figures that the only way he's going to get anything from this batch of money, is to find a place where the people aren't too bright and change his phony money for real cash. He travels to a small town in West Virginia and walks into a small Mom and Pop grocery store. He goes to the old man behind the counter and asks him, "Do you have change for a $15 bill?" The old man replies, "Ah shore do...How would you like that? An 8 and a 7 or two 6s and a three?" Read More Jokes Here: http://webby.com/humor New Requests: Saran Wrap Christmas Card I once made a card from recycled a magazine picture, saran wrap, napkin, paper towel and iron. Does anyone have directions? KC from Idaho Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46408110.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Carabella Coupon Codes Where can I find Carabella coupon codes. Barbara from Georgia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62870134.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print What Breed Is My Dog? 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. He is 60 lbs with light-medium brown eyes, soft fur, and a straight tail. He has a white undercoat and sheds a ton. He is super smart, protective, very friendly, not overly energetic, somewhat vocal but doesn't bark too much, very sweet and playful. I'd love to hear any thoughts about his breed. I am just so curious, but I don't have the money to do a DNA test. Kody is my best friend and I love him more than I can even explain. =) This picture (from Jan 2008) is the best profile shot I have of Kody, but keep in mind that my boyfriend is standing behind him (boyfriend = 6'1) and Kody's back legs are bent. Megan from Hayward, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89378391.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Washing Memory Foam Pillow How do I wash a memory foam pillow? Can I put it in the washing machine? Laura from Phoenix, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71890382.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Girls Guitar Themed Birthday 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. Holly from Athens, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35475363.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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? Jordeana from Swansboro, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95829837.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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? Jamish from Tribune, KS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51619781.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. Denise from Mcrae, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70340323.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Nail Glue on a Cell Phone What removes nail glue from a cell phone? Maryclaire Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29513052.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Puppy Has a Loose Tooth I have a 6 month chi and he has a loose tooth. Is it normal? Chantel from Las Vegas, NV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66362961.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print What Breed Is My Dog? What breed is my puppy mixed with? Ann Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56736547.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. Cathy from Grand Rapids, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20648978.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print White Film On Dishes 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. Cathy from Grand Rapids, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90977364.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Linguica Cheese Quesadillas I would like to have a recipe for linguica cheese quesadillas. Helen from Salt Point, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20163726.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print House Is Humid and Musty 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. I know that the filters in the vents are new and I can't leave the doors open because it's so hot and humid outside, not to mention all the flies and bugs. I've been seeing moths in the closets too. I've heard of leaving out vinegar for the musty smell and also a dehumidifier. Where can I get one and are they expensive? And why is it so humid in here to begin with? I hate this musty smell, it's so embarrassing! Please help! Lisa from Tulsa, OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68540518.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Removing Glue From Drywall 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. Yvonne from Springfield, VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72053364.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Inexpensive March Wedding 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? Summer from Osceola, Arkansas Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23794733.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. Pat from Minneapolis Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42451941.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print What Breed Is My Dog? 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! Jenna from Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67984269.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Homemade Bisquick 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 Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. blacktub from Beaufort, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27447678.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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. Rachel Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71576682.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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? Rachel from Calgary, AB Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21286425.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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 Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Removing Plastic Wall Anchors 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. Handygirl from Springfield, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87429078.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Super Glue on Eyeglasses How do I remove super glue from plastic eyeglasses? Connie Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72849195.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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! Cindy from Gainesville, Georgia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81204406.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Patterns For Barbie Furniture I am searching for free patterns for Barbie furniture to make for my granddaughter. I would like crochet and plastic canvas patterns. Kathy from Orlando, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77835309.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Saving Money on Breakfast 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 Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Saving Money on Pumpkins It's pumpkin season! What are your tips for saving money on pumpkins and getting the most out of the pumpkins that you purchase? Feel free to post your ideas below. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97726269.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! 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: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml More Reading: Master the Mouse By Kelly Ann Butterbaugh 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. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36061210.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print How To Clean a Jeep Rag Top By Claire Bush To keep your Jeep or SUV rag top in good shape, follow these instructions. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19031607.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Interactive Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users. Seed Swap! Swap seeds with other ThriftyFun.com users.