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Hello,
Here's a quick run down of some of the contests we are currently running (other than our tip and photo contest).
Frugal Travel Guides
Submit a travel guide before the end of the month and you could win a prize. We are giving away $100.00 for the best travel guide submitted and $20 each for five runner ups. To submit your travel guide, visit the link below. This contest ends the last day of September so you'll need enter quickly.
Enter here:
http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_travel.ldml
My Frugal Life
We have a new My Frugal Life essay contest. We are giving away 5 $20 prizes for the best essays received between now and the end of the year.
Enter here:
http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_myfrugallife.ldml
My Frugal Life Blogs
We are giving away $20 prizes for the three best blogs on MyFrugalLife.com. This contest ends September 30th, so there isn't much time.
For more information:
http://www.myfrugallife.com/post12376518_moderator.html
We have a new poll today:
Do you have a problem with fruits and vegetables going bad before you use them?
Post Your Answer:
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48728309.tip.html
Do you have any tips for using fruits and veggies before they go bad? Please submit them on the contest page.
Thanks for reading,
Susan
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Today's Photos
| Liberty Belle (DSH Tortie)
Liberty Belle is 5 years old and is a domestic shorthair tortoise shell calico. I got her as a 3 week old orphan. She likes to snoop. This is a picture of her right after I told her I was not doling out any more food, I told her, "you want something, go out and look for it." By Linda from Oceanside, Ca
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| Let Me Wash Your Face Mommy
My daughter and her husband and our granddaughter and some other friends had gone four-wheeling near a lake. Our daughter had gotten very dirty and "dunked" herself in the lake. Amber, her daughter was washing her mother's face. This is a precious picture that we cherish; our granddaughter was about four years old. By WandaJo from Tennessee
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The above contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25!
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Today's Tips
| Displaying Children's Artwork
Children always bring home so much beautiful art work that sometime it is hard to find ways to display it. I put it on top of my kitchen table and cover it with a clear tablecloth. This way you can see it and it is protected. You can also make placemats, frame it, give it to relatives, or even put it on the refrigerator. If your child is past the artwork stage, you can also do this with any special school work. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Cast Iron Frying Pans or Waffle Irons
There are 2 things that baffled me for a long time. How to clean the outside of a cast iron frying pan and get a waffle iron seasoned after being washed. My mom said, "In Scotland we put the frying pan in the fire." works like a charm to take away all the crud from outside. Just re-season by placing oil inside and leaving it in a 200 degree oven for 1/2 hour or so. Apparently a self cleaning oven will do it too. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Don't Apply For Credit Too Often
Don't apply for credit if you think you will be denied. Don't try to apply for credit cards too frequently. Submitting too many credit applications in a short period of time can lower your credit score and make it more difficult to get credit when you really need it. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Stop Charging and Start Using Cash
If your credit card debt is getting out of hand, the first thing you need to do is stop using your credit cards. Many people get into the mindset of "I'll pay it off later" or "I'm already in debt, what will a little debt hurt?". They keep using credit cards for everyday expenses so they don't feel broke and don't have to change their spending patterns. Retire your credit cards, set up a budget and start paying with cash. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| What Does the Bible Mean Joke
A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!" Post Feedback: Click Here |
| EZ Hair "Set" Tip
After washing and conditioning, apply mousse, especially around the crown and put on a plastic headband with teeth and push it forward to create a little poof in the front. Let air dry. I then comb over my side part. Without that, I would not have any lift to my hair at the crown! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Bike Security Tip
For bike security, put the child's name, address, and phone number in the handle bar of the bike with the rubber handle off. Then put the rubber handles or plastic handles back on. If the bike gets lost or stolen and there's any question as to who it belongs to, all you have to do is pull the hand grips off and get out the paper saying who it does belong to. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Collars of Shirts or Blouses
Use a cheap shampoo. Pour a little onto the stain and with tooth brush scrub it clean. Most stains on the collar are from your head and neck sweating. It works for your hair why not your collar. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Label Your Garden Flags
Staple one of your address labels to your garden flags. If the wind were to blow it off, the person who finds it will know who it belows to and return it. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Celery Substitute
Celery usually sells in a bunch, but my husband and I can't use that much before it spoils. Instead, I keep cans of water chestnuts in the pantry to use as a substitute. The water chestnuts are moist and crunchy, similar to celery so they work great in stuffing, casseroles and Chinese-wok meals. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Mayo and Vinegar for Your Hair
Use mayonnaise to make your hair soft unless your hair is naturally oily. If it, is just use vinegar. Spray then wash your hair with regular shampoo and see the effects! Post Feedback: Click Here |
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New Requests
| Uses for Fireplace Ashes
What is the best way to discard ashes from your fireplace? Is there another use for this ash? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Reading Past Newsletters on ThriftyFun
I have been saving all the ThriftyFun Newsletters in a folder to re-read them. Is it possible to re-read them from TF archives instead? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Stiff Washcloths
I have some washcloths that have been washed a few times and have become stiff and scratchy. They are relatively new and look good but the feel is stiff. What can I do to make them soft again? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Ink on Microsuede
How do you get red ink out of a microsuede couch? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Stain on Windows
I have stain on the windows from staining the frame. I can't get it off. I have tried goo gone and acetone. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Bosch Classixx Washing Machine Problem
I have a Bosch Classixx washing machine (it does not have a dryer) and every time I use it, some, but not all of the clothes have a very bad smell. I use Persil detergent and it doesn't matter if I use fabric conditioner or not they still stink. Any ideas? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Preventing Slippery Hardwood Floors
I have been using vinegar and water to clean our hardwood floor but it is still slippery. How can I avoid that? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| LuLu the Little Chicky Costume Ideas
My two toddlers are going as the Wonder Pets for Halloween and I need help with LuLu the little chicky. I already got great ideas for Tuck the Turtle on this website. I think I'll start with a yellow sweat suit and do something with a yellow boa, but i would love some input. Also, any ideas on where to find the flight googles at a good price? Thanks for the help. Hilary from So. Cal Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Paint Color for Gold Curtains
I want to paint my dining room, but there are already professionally done curtains that I would like to keep and they are dark gold. What paint color would go well with them. I would like something pumpkin-y, if possible. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Homemade Carpet Shampoo
Does anyone have any idea on what can be used in a carpet cleaner besides the expensive shampoo? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Frozen Breaded Mushrooms
I used to be able to buy frozen OreIda mushrooms that I could fry or bake and serve with ranch dressing. Any frozen mushroom would do, I don't like the fresh picked ones. If the stores don't sell them is there someway to come up with my old frozen mushrooms? I saw them fresh in the vegetables and don't know if those breaded are the same as the old OreIda frozen ones. And if they do taste the same, what recipe do you use to fix them? I am so stumped and would appreciate any help. I recently got to enjoy some fried mushrooms at a Dairy Queen when we were traveling in Missouri. Sure do miss eating them. Any ideas will be appreciated. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| What are hedge apples good for?
Does anyone know what Hedge Apples are good for? I thought they were a spider deterrant? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Can I use oxiclean powder in my dishwasher?
Can I use regular oxiclean powder in my dishwasher? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Calculating the Amount of Paint Needed to a Paint a House
We are planning to paint the exterior of our house soon. My question is; How do we figure the amount of paint needed for the job. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Gum Residue in Dishwasher
A friend of mine washed a cup in the dishwasher with gum in it. Now when they use the dishwasher the plastic cups have a sticky film on them. Please any suggestions on how to clean the dishwasher? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Homemade Ice Cream Advice
I have only tasted and loved, but never have made, homemade ice cream in a maker before. Does anyone know how to prevent that quick-melting drawback homemade ice cream has? Also, I want to use organic ingredients. Does anyone see any drawback to that? I know it can be frozen quickly in the fridge, but I remember it melting before it got to my bowl. What did my family do wrong so I might improve upon it? Any guaranteed recipes and techniques? God bless all ice cream lovers! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Removing Cat Urine Odor From Laminate Flooring
I am looking for advice about removing cat urine odor from laminate flooring. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Pruning an Avocado Plant
I have grown an avocado seed and it is 2 years old and approximately 9 feet tall. I have had it outside and need to bring it in for the winter, but it is too tall for the ceiling. Can I cut it back or should I just leave it alone? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Ants In Stored Cereal
I have a pantry and I went to get some fruit loops out that was in a zipper bag and it had a lot of small ants in the bag. They appeared to be ants as they were rather small. Where did they come from and how do I get rid of them? Thanks in advance. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Removing Grease Stains from Clothing
How do you remove black grease from clothing after it has gone through the washer and dryer several times (tried several ways to remove)? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Replacement Controls for a Sealy Electric Blanket
How can I get a replacement control for my sealy electric blanket? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Should I Keep My Last Name?
I am 64, my fiance is 65, and we are getting married in November. Would it be financially better (taxes, health issues, etc.) for me to keep my current last name? We have both been married before and have grown married children. We both receive SS, and have separate savings and checking accounts. He owns a business and will work for 2 more years. We also have a prenuptial agreement and wills. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Decorating Our Doors for Homecoming
We are decorating our doors for homecoming and we need ideas for a theme. We are the Indians and we are playing the Cougars. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Sticky Kitchen Cabinets
My kitchen cabinets are sticky and greasy. Nothing i've used will remove the sticky feeling. Any suggestions? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| amp'd Mobile Reviews
Has anyone tried amp'd Mobile's pay as you go service? How is it working for you? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dry Rot in Trees
We lost a main branch from our tree in the backyard. I found what it seemed like dry rot. I scraped out excess but what can we do to repair e.g. put in a fill to prevent further rot? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Melted Crayons Off Car Seat
My niece left a yellow crayon in the back seat of my car and it melted. Does anybody have any tips on how I can get this out without damaging the fabric? I chipped away most of it but there's still a big yellow spot where is melted into the weave of the fabric. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Making a Wig for a Costume
For a halloween costume Im looking forward to going as the ghost of Marie Antoinette. My problem is wigs are so expensive. Is there some way I could make something with cheapish materials looking historically accurate? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Homemade Wringer for Hand Washing Clothes
I am looking for a homemade DIY wringer/roller for washing clothes. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Spareribs With Coke
I am looking for recipe for spareribs made with coke. It was great and tasted just like from a Chinese restaurant. Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Look at the Dollar a Day
By Kelly Ann Butterbaugh Face it, budgeting is hard. Sometimes what makes it so difficult is the "big picture." Paying $50 a month for something doesn't seem so bad until you realize how many things cost $50 a month. Now the $50 turned itself into $250 a month. Instead, try this simpler approach and see if it works for you. The least it can do is make you more aware of your expenditures. Read More: Click Here |
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