Daily Thrifty Tips - February 15, 2008

Vol. 7, Num. 33, February 15, 2008 (Read It Online) We have lots of new requests today, please look them over and see if you have any advice to offer. Have a wonderful weekend! 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: Recycled Wind Clackers Peewee (Chihuahua) Today's Tips: Clean Baby Bottles with Uncooked Rice Keep Free Address Labels In Your Wallet Use Safety Straps To Secure Purse While Shopping Make Your Own Pads for Protecting Hardwood Floors Pedestrian Safety Tips Tips for Caring for a Removable Denture Make Your Own Liquid Fabric Softener A Birthday Surprise Stock Up After Valentine's Day Caring For Cut Flowers Dollar General Clogs Joke of the Day New Requests: Ideas for School Children to Recycle their Paper 8 Year Old Is Now Afraid of Sleeping Alone Fried Eggplant Was Too Oily Tin Foil Method for Silver Cleaning Painful Pressure in the Back of the Head Primary Insurance When Employed Full Time After Age 65 Cat Peeing on Floor Using Zyrtec For a Dog With Allergies Review of '05 Chevy Malibu Maxx 'Soaked In' Stains on Plates Previously House Broken Dog Has Started Pooping in the House Choosing a Cupboard Color Hot Water Smells Like Burned Rubber Drum Smells of Cigarette Smoke Using Advantage for Dogs on Cats How Long Can Bread Be Kept Frozen? Refrigerator Doesn't Stay Cold Atkins Diet Has Stopped Working Turning Bergamot Oil Hairdress Into a Hand Cream Removing Tree Sap From a Blanket Face Cleanser for a Teenage Boy Drying Fresh Mistletoe Telling Your Family About a Marriage Engagement Pros and Cons of Having Pet Insurance Removing Cat Urine Odor from Furniture Training an Adult Dog Adopted From a Shelter Removing Cigar Tobacco From Carpet More Reading: 4 Steps To Figuring Out When To Start Seeds Indoors Gardening This Season - What's Hot and What's Not 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: Recycled Wind Clackers Perfect decoration for your clothes line! Drill four holes around the edge of the lid of a peanut butter jar. Drill a hole in the center of four liquid laundry detergent caps. Loop two pieces of string (folded in half) through something shaped like a ring (I used a portion of a vitamin bottle cap for my hanging ring) and knot about 3 inches down. Thread each string through the peanut butter jar lid, knotting on the underside. Thread each strand through one laundry detergent cap and knot on the inside. I knotted the ends with a jingle bell to give my wind clacker an interesting sound. You can also drill a hole in the middle of the peanut butter jar lid like I did. Use a bead to anchor the middle string or knot it before threading it through the hole. Tie another bead or something else to the end of the middle string to give it a little weight. I tied a couple of jingle bells from the middle string also. By Laura from Long Beach, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71994296.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Peewee (Chihuahua) Peewee is a 2 year old Chihuahua. I received him as a gift from my daughter to help with depression after the lose of a friend. He loves to eat. He has to have his teddy bear to sleep with. By Antionette from WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50085940.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: Clean Baby Bottles with Uncooked Rice To clean baby bottles, add a little uncooked rice or some coffee grounds with a little warm water and soap. Put the top on and shake until clean. By Darlene from Jax, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27635647.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Keep Free Address Labels In Your Wallet When charities send them, cut them into strips, cut off the artwork, and put some in your wallet. They're great for use on small forms such as raffle or door prize tickets, rebate forms, or anywhere else that a tiny name and address is required. They'll also identify things you're lending, such as dishes and utensils for a pot luck dinner, or craft equipment. By Nance from Statesboro, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55951371.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Use Safety Straps To Secure Purse While Shopping Have a Safe Shopping Trip. Lock in your purse while shopping. Take the safety seat belt on the shopping cart and run it through the straps on your purse and hook it. If someone tries to grab your purse, the strap will STOP them. At least for enough time for you to scream OR get Help. Happy Shopping. Source: This article is from me. I hope it will save someone purse. By Mary Louise from BayMinette, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68548484.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Make Your Own Pads for Protecting Hardwood Floors My dining room chairs were scratching my hardwood floors. Instead of spending $ on the stick-on felt thingys that fall off, I cut furry fabric (I used a 2 liter bottle cap as a template for cutting) and hot glued them to the feet of all my chairs. By Jenn from Lenox, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99711203.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Pedestrian Safety Tips Yesterday a 9 year old girl was killed in our community. She had been waiting in her Grandmothers car for the school bus. When she saw the bus approach, she apparently darted out into traffic and was stuck and killed. Earlier this year, a woman was killed on her lunch hour when a car turned the wrong way down a one way street. These tragedies have prompted me to remind you of these tips: Remind children of ALL age's proper safety rules. Set a good example and follow these rules yourself! Drive the speed limit! Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel (as that old song goes)! When crossing the street, PLEASE USE CROSS WALKS! Wear light colored clothing or clothing with a reflective stripe when out walking. Carry a flashlight when escorting a child to the bus stop. Walk on the side of the road, facing on coming traffic or on the sidewalk when available. As a driver, be even more contentious when visibility is diminished (dawn, dusk, dreary/rainy weather) I came close to hitting a man who walked out from between 2 parked cars to cross the street. NEVER take a shortcut to save time (don't jaywalk, cross only in pedestrian crosswalks, and wait until the light prompts you it is safe to walk). NEVER walk just because the sign says it is OK to do so. Make sure all cars (particularly those turning) see you before stepping out. Look for cars that may run a light or turn the wrong way down a one way street. Remember how fragile the human body is compared to a 2000 lb vehicle. Better to be late than to take an unnecessary risk. When unloading from a car-do so on the curb side of the street. When crossing the street be sure to allow yourself enough time to do so safely. It is often difficult to judge how fast a car is moving. Better to wait until all traffic has passed than to make a fatal error in judgment. Don't assume the car sees you! Try to make eye contact before assuming you have the right-of-way. Be a courteous pedestrian. Walk briskly and be sure and use your manners (a friendly wave to the drive who stopped for you goes a long way! Carry identification with you if you are out exercising or walking at lunch. Life is fragile, handle with prayer! By Diana from Prospect, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39048042.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Tips for Caring for a Removable Denture Now that I have a "flipper" in my mouth (small removable denture - I had teeth with short roots, alas) - I have to take it out at night to prevent irritation. I cope with that in 2 ways - #1 I use brace wax to plug up the little gap left without my appliance overnight. #2 - I use a nice recycled small opaque cosmetic jar (mine is lilac) to keep my appliance in. It's pretty and discrete - and I keep it loosely closed to let it dry out. Remember all the old cartoons about leaving your teeth in a glass overnight? I certainly want to avoid anything remotely resembling THAT. Oh, and P.S. - I found that I had to use an emery board to carefully file down the acrylic flipper to fit comfortably and I use denture cream to assure a tighter fit - none of which my dentist informed me of! By pamphyila from Los Angeles, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90349378.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Make Your Own Liquid Fabric Softener Instead of using toxic fabric softener and dryer sheets, mix 1 gallon of white vinegar with a $.99 container of hair conditioner. It is very inexpensive and works great whether you pour directly into washer in final rise cycle or use on a terry cloth for the dryer. Please recycle! By SAS from Unionville, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42661650.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print A Birthday Surprise When I turned the big 5-0, my sister did something for my birthday that was very exciting. For this occasion, I received a large box in the mail. When I opened the box, I found not one or two large gifts, but rather 50, yes 50, much smaller, wrapped gifts. I was surprised to say the least. The gifts were not expensive by any means, but it was so much fun to open all the little ones. She made me feel very special. I thought this would be a great idea to pass on. By Marie from West Dundee Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50669688.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Stock Up After Valentine's Day After holiday sales are a great time to shop. After Valentine's Day sales will bring many opportunities to save. Its a good time to shop for anything red or white that you can use to decorate your home. Often one can find red (or white) pillar candles at a discount. Also, any red or white wrapping paper or ribbon can be used for Christmas when that holiday arrives. Doilies are good to use under cookies on a tray. Look for them on sale at this time. In short, don't hesitate to root through sales items to find things you can use. Don't buy anything for which you don't have a use, but might need it some day. As you know, this only adds to clutter in the home. By Carol from Wyoming, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46216974.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Caring For Cut Flowers Did you get some cut flowers? Here's a little prep work you can do to make them last longer. Using pruning sheers, make a fresh cut at the bottom of the stem. Do this under running water. Don't use scissors for this, they will crush the stems and make it harder for them them to absorb water. Strip away all leaves that will be below the water line of the vase. Those leaves will rot more quickly if you don't remove them. Make sure to clean out the vase before putting the new flowers in. Change the water once a day add 2 tablespoons of sugar to act as preservatives for your flowers. What are your tips for caring for cut flowers? Post them below. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf319658.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Dollar General Clogs I wanted to recommend these shoes I got today at Dollar General for only $4. They are super comfy and lightweight plastic slipons. i will love to scoot them on to go outside for mail or firewood or to take out the trash. They are clog like with the old style"earth shoe" toe and are vented on top. Not the prettiest shoes on the market but HEY! These would probably be good out in the garden too because they can be hosed off easily! By Veronica Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12331919.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Dear Webby's Joke of the Day Read More Jokes Here: http://webby.com/humor New Requests: Ideas for School Children to Recycle their Paper I am looking for ideas to recycle to paper produced by my children's school. They produce a lot of paper, but in our recycling depot is overfull and doesn't want any more paper. We need to come up with an environmentally friendly way of recycling large quantities of paper that don't use up a lot of the student's time. The paper can be shredded or in sheets. All ideas will be most welcome. Niko O. from Tasmania, Australia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69684342.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 8 Year Old Is Now Afraid of Sleeping Alone We have a challenge we can't seem to solve. About 4 months ago our 8yr became unable to sleep alone. He says he is scared. He started to try to get in our bed which we allowed for a few nights since it was a new problem. We realized we couldn't allow it permanently and refused to let him in, so then he started to sleep on the floor next to the bed and he continues to do so every night. He has never been a good sleeper, always talking in his sleep, having bad dreams but he did at least sleep in his own room and bed. If he did have a bad dream, he would come to our room and I would take him back to his, cuddle him, pray, tuck him back in and all would be fine. I do sleep in his room when he is sick because his room is at the opposite end of the house and I want him to feel that I am near in case he needs help. There are no other alternatives for the location of his room and I know he is upset that we are on opposite ends but it's always been that way. I just can't bear to lock him out. Also I often sleep on the couch because my husband and I both have acute health problems and we disturb each other. When I sleep on the couch, I am just outside my son's door yet he still won't stay in his room. He'll sleep on the floor next to the couch. I could survive that but he wakes me up off and on during the night. I've run out of ideas to try. We've done the night lights, in fact, three of them at once, talking about it, praying, tucking him in with his many stuffed animals, snuggling, a snack before bed, reading wonderful cheery books. He says he's afraid of everything such as the dark, someone breaking in, a fire with our wood stove, and something scary he saw in a movie. We are careful about movies that are not appropriate and we don't have TV. He has a very high reading and comprehension ability and on occasion he browses the newspaper when it is on the kitchen table. That has plenty of scary stuff. If he hears some thing on the radio he picks up on it right away. He keeps putting on all the lights. I asked him to draw a picture of the things he is afraid of but he says he will just color the paper black. Other than this he is a very happy go lucky, cheerful, high energy, social, extremely talkative, bright little boy with an impossible strong will. He is a difficult child in that he wants to control everything and we are very often in a power struggle. We work very hard to be consistent with him but he never gives up. I thought he could be manipulating us but I truly believe he is afraid. I am so exhausted I'm at my wits end. Does anyone have any thoughts about this? Dottie from NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73865729.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Fried Eggplant Was Too Oily I just fried-up some eggplants for the 1st time. They soaked-up the oil like sponges. I put down some newspaper, on top of that a whole bunch of Scott towels, then the eggplants. They drenched everything with oil, and were still so greasy, they were not edible. I also made sure to drain the water out of my eggplants overnight. Any suggestions? Sandi from Montreal, Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90773030.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Tin Foil Method for Silver Cleaning Would anyone out there have the recipe for silver cleaner using the tin foil method? Charlotte from Spencervulle, Ont Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10547646.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Painful Pressure in the Back of the Head My boyfriend has anxiety disorder, and for the last few months, he has been having pressure in the back of his head. He says it feels like his head is being squeezed in a vice, or a tightly wrapped bandage on his head. It makes his anxiety much worse, and he always feels like going to the ER for this. He has been there 2 times last month in the same week for this, and the doctors have done numerous tests on him, and everything came out fine. What can this be, and how can he get rid of this? Stephanie from Paterson, NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21979111.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Primary Insurance When Employed Full Time After Age 65 My husband is turning 65 and will still be employed full time. Will Medicare or his Blue Cross he has now be his primary? Patricia from Livonia, Michigan Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69623440.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cat Peeing on Floor My cat is peeing on the floor and drinking lots of water. Todd from Owen Sound, Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001177.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Using Zyrtec For a Dog With Allergies Has anyone given their dogs Zyrtec for allergies? Has it helped? I have a Chu/Terrier mix that itches and licks himself like crazy. He is on a holistic dog food of Duck and Potato. Benedryl does nothing but make him grumpy and tired. He tries to bite. mom of 2 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15527318.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Review of '05 Chevy Malibu Maxx I just bought a 05 Chevy Malibu Maxx. I was just wondering if anyone out there had one and what their thoughts on the car were? Any repair problems, reliability, etc. Thank you. mom of 2 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78510929.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 'Soaked In' Stains on Plates I have some old plates that are discolored with cloudy brown soaked through looking stains. I have heard that these stains are treatable but not sure how to go about it. Any ideas, suggestions or experiences would be appreciated. Alicia from Ontario Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96178594.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Previously House Broken Dog Has Started Pooping in the House I have a 3 year old pup that NEVER pooped inside the house unless she was sick and we recently moved in (in the past 6 months) with my partner and her dog. Her 2 year old pup has taught my 3 year old good girl pup to POOP in the house. Her dog just never got trained and we've tried everything short of crating her (my partner WON'T). I don't know what to do, my girl never did such things and now she seems to think it's okay even though they BOTH get in trouble when they go in the house. HELP! My partner has a Cairn Terrier and I have a 1/2 Spitz, 1/2 Border Collie. I love these girls but I'm at wits end with them. Any ideas for training the other pup and getting mine to stop? I've even brought myself to diaper the little one in order to make her STOP. Is it too late for training? Trish from Washington DC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89410378.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Choosing a Cupboard Color I have medium color laminated flooring with dark marble green/black counter top. What color should I paint the cupboard. The wall is light beige. Shari from Lethbridge, Alberta Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12512342.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Hot Water Smells Like Burned Rubber Why does my hot water smell like burned rubber for the first 10 seconds that I run it. It is in a newly-built cottage with all new plumbing and a new water heater. No one is living in the cottage yet, so the hot water only gets used for about one gallon each day. I'm trying to purge the water heater hoping that will do the trick. Jamie from Andalusia, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70316519.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Drum Smells of Cigarette Smoke I was given a wonderful sounding drum but it smells badly of cigarette smoke. I have it out in cold air. What else can I do without harming this native made tanned leather? Marie Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49178683.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Using Advantage for Dogs on Cats Does anyone know if you can use Advantage For Dogs on cats? On the back it is the same ingredients, so if one used a smaller amount of the Dog Advantage on a cat would it be ok? Mary from Florida Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82194880.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print How Long Can Bread Be Kept Frozen? How long can bread be kept frozen, without significant loss of value? Roy from London, Ontario Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98483176.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Refrigerator Doesn't Stay Cold My refrigerator does not stay cold anymore. It blows warm air. What should I do? Ed from Las Vegas, NV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76020213.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Atkins Diet Has Stopped Working I am trying to loose weight, I've been doing the Atkins diet. At first it was going well I lost 18lbs in four weeks. I walk on my treadmill at least 5 times a week for 45 min, I have not cheated one time. For some reason the weight loss has stopped, and to make things worse I gained two pounds! I'm so upset but I'm not ready to give up! I have gotten so big it's not even funny, I still need to loose at least 60lbs, so if anyone has any advise I would love to hear it. I really want to have a baby but I don't want to until I loose this weight so any advise will be greatly appreciated. Alicia from Louisville, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23138392.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Turning Bergamot Oil Hairdress Into a Hand Cream I bought a pot of Jurgen's Bergamot Oil Hairdress, and all though my hair is very dry, I found it way too greasy to use. Since it comes all the way from the U.S. its not cheap here in Malta. I was wondering if I could add something to it so I could turn it into a hand cream. The main ingredients are bergamot oil, other oils and glycerin. Any suggestions please, or should I just toss it, which would be a shame! Cettina from Malta, Europe Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24186967.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Removing Tree Sap From a Blanket How can I remove tree sap or resin from a blanket that was spread out on the ground? I saw all the postings for small areas but can I use the hand sanitizer in the washing machine? It's going to be a big job to get it all out! Thanks! Noor from Garland, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26632114.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Face Cleanser for a Teenage Boy I need help for my 13 year old grandson. He is at the age where he is starting to get the dreaded pimples. I would like suggestion on what to use for cleansing his skin. Barbara from Byron Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13176188.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Drying Fresh Mistletoe Is there a way to preserve fresh mistletoe cut in February when berries are best? I want to use them in arrangements during December. Hardiness Zone: 8b Garidge from Mobile, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41210977.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Telling Your Family About a Marriage Engagement My partner and I have been to the jeweler and are having an engagement ring made. (It should be on my finger in about 4 weeks). Our families know that we are intending to marry but are not engaged yet. When should we announce our engagement? Is there an order to who you tell first, etc.? Monica from Kalgoorlie, Australia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75737623.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Pros and Cons of Having Pet Insurance I know that a lot of you have pets an am wondering if any of you have pet insurance. With the prices at the vet, it gets a little expensive and if you have more than one pet it's really expensive. I would like to know the pros and cons that you might have. Jodi from Texas Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21493959.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Removing Cat Urine Odor from Furniture We have a cat that seems to have a problem holding his bladder. He has urinated on our furniture in his sleep. How do we get rid of the smell? I have tried everything, the smell just keeps coming back. Heather from New York Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26251327.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Training an Adult Dog Adopted From a Shelter I just got a German Shepherd/Husky from the local animal shelter. She is less than two years old. I was actually looking for a puppy, but saw this dog and just fell in love with her. So I adopted the dog but am waiting for the animal society to finish with the sterilization and inspection before they hand her over. I can't wait so excited. I just have a few questions and due to work, can't get to shelter for two days. How difficult is it gonna be to train her now, given how old she is? She did seem well mannered but silly me didn't ask about her history at the time (I've made a list now for when I go back). I'm nervous or excited but just don't know what exactly to expect. Please help, I wanna be prepared and make her feel at home when she arrives Nazley from SA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35243661.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Removing Cigar Tobacco From Carpet How can I get cigar tobacco out of carpet? Looking for tried and true cleaning tip. My father-in-law just passed away and we have a few of his tobacco spots we would like to remove from the carpeting. Dianna M. from Dallas Texas Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45898912.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: 4 Steps To Figuring Out When To Start Seeds Indoors By Ellen Brown For slow maturing plants and gardeners with short growing seasons, starting seeds indoors can be a crucial element to achieving success. To figure out the optimal time to start your seeds indoors, all you really need is a bit of backwards thinking. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33412885.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Gardening This Season - What's Hot and What's Not By Ellen Brown Every year a leading garden research group releases a report citing the gardening trends for the upcoming gardening season. You and I actually create the data for this report, according to how we spend our gardening dollars over the previous 2 years. So here is what we decided would be "Hot" and "Not" for the 2008 gardening season. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60400811.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.