Daily Thrifty Tips - March 1, 2006

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Kokoa Girl is 3 (21 in doggie years) and is an American Staffordshire Terrier.

She was brought to us at 4 months old from a mutual party who knew the owners and thought that Kokoa Girl was being neglected. She is now 3 years old.

She likes to chase Kittys, play in the snow and in the summer time she loves to splash in the water, chase kittys, shred her toys, scare people (not really), play with the neighbor boy. Did we mention she likes to chase kittys?

Do you have anything else to share about your pet? Kokoa Girl is the most lovable, energetic spoiled little girl we've ever had. People are intimidated and think she's a bully girl when they come to our house. After seconds she's already given them sloppy kisses and showed them where all the toys are. She loves to play hard but nappy time she's ready to lay on mommy's lap. Mommy don't have the heart to tell her she's not a lap dog. So what if she's 70 pounds.

By Diana Harder from Newark, NY

Editor's Note: The beautiful Kokoa Girl was a photo prize winner last year. To see the previous entry go to: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf747350.tip.html

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Milesy is about 8 months old. Milesy is a cross between a ragdoll breed and a moggy.

My Beautiful cat Tortie had him in a litter, she was a gorgous Tortishell ragdoll. Extremely affectionate with the flexible qualities of a ragdoll, just like Milesy.

Milesy likes to annoy me :)

I absolutely love him and think he has such beautiful markings. He is a suck-up. Anybody who spends time with him falls in love with him. He is extremely affectionate, and is always purring. He loves cuddles and be a photogenic grungy boy. I have many photos of him. I am so proud of Milesy. I hope you will also like his photo.

By Kat from Perth WA

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A man was on his deathbed and the most wonderful smell of his favorite kind of cookie came wafting up the stairs. Ever so weakly, he crawled off the bed and somehow made it downstairs to the kitchen. He slowly reached a hand up to the counter to take a cookie and his wife whacked it with a spatula and said, "Out of those! They're for the funeral!"

By Stacey from Orem, UT

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You can use an old tennis ball to help protect blades on your chisels. Just cut four slits into a tennis ball and insert your chisels into them when you are not using them.

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I love broccoli cheese soup and sometimes I make it from scratch. When I don't have the time I get frozen broccoli and cheese, put it in thin spaghetti that has cooked in chicken broth and add fresh diced onion at the last and alakazaam SOUP! Good on a cold night, if you want it cheesier, add velveeta to thicken. These are ingredients you can have on hand any time and make an elegant soup at the last minute, especially if you have some frozen or premade rolls to go with it. The size can of chicken broth is the large one and you can add water to increase the volume up to one can of the same size. I use a complete package of thin spaghetti (standard small package- I can't remember the ounces 8 is what I'm thinking but could be 12) The broccoli and cheese is found by many different labels - choose the one you like - I like green giant and get two frozen packages. One diced medium onion (yellow or red for sweetness) I make it so the two of us at home can have it for lunch the next day. Some say it is even better the next day. By Jeannie from Sturgis, SD

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If you have a screw look in something made of wood, just remove the screw and fill the hole with wood putty. Let the wood putty dry and then reinsert the screw.

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Windex (original blue only) is the greatest all around cleaning product for a lot more than just windows. I use it to spray on spots of dirty laundry. It's really great for greasy spots. Also the carpet, the car seats, anything. It is safe too and doesn't hurt fabric. Also for feet after walking in sandals, while out and about, also the backs of your shoes or the bottoms to help keep carpet clean. There is no end. I love it!

By Mymie from Jax Bch, Fl.

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Instead of buying expensive drawer and cabinet organizers, use stackable ice cube trays to store spools of thread, snaps, and other sewing supplies as well as nails and other smaller hardware pieces.

By Patti from Holyoke, CO

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There was a request for removing grease off cupboards. Kleen-Glo is a product found in some hardware - sells everything stores and it is good for household, laundry, car and anything else you want. It is one of three products that I have in the house, everything else I threw-out. Check this out and if you cannot find it, post a request and I will track down a contact.

By Jane Young from Vancouver, B.C.

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Install a toilet paper roll holder on the edge of your craft table to hold your crochet balls. It makes it easy to dispense yarn as your work on your project. If you want to use more than one color at the same time, you can install a more than one toilet paper holder.

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After cooking, fill boiler with cold water for eggs to cool. Drain off all water. Hold lid on boiler and shake for a minute or two. Most eggshells will be off. Just rinse off the rest! By LucyAnn from Dublin, GA

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I have a Linoleum floor in my kitchen that is white. I had a rug over 1/2 of the floor and now that I have removed the rug I found that the floor is a darker color where the area rug used to be. How do I get my floor one color again?

Lela from Casper, WY

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I am trying to come with a theme for my mom's 60th surprise party. I am trying to think of something that won't make her feel old and I want it to be fun. I already have the caterer and hall for the party, I just need a theme. Any ideas?

Elefantfan1 Festus, MO

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I have a male cat that is almost a year old. He has been the only household pet until recently. We just got a puppy rottweiler, he is about 13 weeks old. The cat hates him. We are trying to house break the puppy, so he has had a few accidents around the house. I am trying to figure out if the cat has starting spraying the furniture.

I initially thought the urine smell was coming from the puppy. But no matter how much I clean up behind the puppy, a strong smell of urine continues to linger. I smell urine in places, I know the puppy has not had an accident, like when I sit on the furniture in the living room. I never had cats before and recently found out that male cats spray. How do I know for certain that the cat is spraying? What can I do to get rid of that awful odor?

Sweet Pee from Ft. Meade, MD

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I have been hungry for lasagna rolls and am looking for a really good (and easy) recipe for these. Thank you in advance for your help! jmz2005 from illinois

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I am looking for a recipe from the 70's for Hawaiian burgers. They are hamburger patties with pineapple rings in the middle and one of the sauce ingredients is Hawaiian Punch syrup.

ddabson from Tacoma, WA

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I got bleach on my new navy blue cotton pants it splashed up from the floor causing lots of tiny spots to appear on the pants (near the ankle area). It's too many spots to color individually was wondering if I should dye the whole garment? Any ideas?

Georgia from Australia

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I have started paper making, but I have not been able to find out how to use natural plant fibers for the slur. I would appreciate it, if you could help me.

I love your idea about seed tapes.

Marietta from Saskatchewan, Canada

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I want to have a movie theme party for the movie Pride and Prejudice in a couple of weeks. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

Emily L. from Washington, IA

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I have a rental house that the renters moved out of and the toilet is awful. I have scrubbed and scrubbed but it has so much lime or whatever is built up I cant make a dent. I don't want to replace the toilet at this time. Any ideas?

Momcann from MO

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I have a mini rat terrier, her name is Cheyenne and she is 7 months and has started her first heat. Can anyone tell me how long this will last? She is swollen and bleeds off and on. She is very healthy, but she is so swollen, any advice please? Her vet said this is normal. I am planning on having her fixed as soon as this over but it been a month. She first started swelling for about 2 weeks, then a few days of bleeding. I just want to know how long this will last.

Barbaglia from TN

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I would like to know if anyone remembers The Wicky Wacky Cloud Club. if you do. Could you tell me what it was all about?

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Az2010 from Easthampton, MA

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I just bought a new microfiber couch. How do I clean it? It is not dirty yet, but I want to be prepared.

Susan from Quincy, MA

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Does anyone have a recipe for roast pork. I like it crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside. Mine always comes out sort of dry. Any help is appreciated!

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P.J. from Delaware

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I would like to kill the grass in a large area to start a garden. I am looking for a non-toxic recipe. I would like to garden there this year.

Hardiness Zone: 5a

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Gwen Wynder from Chesterton, Indiana

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I am looking for the tool that punches the oblong shaped hole at the top of vertical Levelor blind slats. Can you help?

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Anzamink from Anza, CA

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I was having a party and some one threw up on my pool table. I cleaned off the vomit, but now I have a stain on my felt. Does any one have any idea how to get that out without damage to the felt?

Mike from Philadelphia

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I am looking for a stuffed cabbage roll recipe that does not use rice, as my family does not eat rice. Thank you in advance for your help!

jmz2005 from Illinois

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I want to open a residential and commercial cleaning business but I can't come up with a name. Any suggestions?

Ralph from North Bergen, NJ

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Ok everybody out there, what type of mop do you use? I am looking for some advice on a good one. I have been using the Libman mop where you pull this handle down and it's supposed to wring the water out for you, but it doesn't do a very good job, so I wring it out myself. What is a good mop to buy?

Thanks for any help,
Teresa from VA

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I am planning a Family Talent Show for my daughter's elementary school. I need ideas for inexpensive centerpieces for 12 tables. Our theme is "Showtime with Stitch" (our school mascot, a tiger), and our school colors are blue and gold. Thanks for all your suggestions!

P.S. Candles are not an option for safety reasons.

Mominct from CT

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