Daily Thrifty Tips - June 24, 2008

Below are the contest winners for last week. It as very tough to pick winners. We have been receiving an abundance of wonderful tips. This week we are going to try something new and give a little insight into what we (the editor's at ThriftyFun) liked about the tips that were chosen.

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Set Plants Together Before You Buy
By Misty from Wooster, OH

Taking a little time in the nursery to find complementary plants is a wonderful idea. You also can pick the brains of people working and nursery and make sure the plants will thrive well next to one another.

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Take Your Forgotten Coupons to Customer Service
By Diana from Prospect, KY

Most stores do allow you to get a Sale price or use a coupon on something you have already purchased if you come back to the within a reasonable amount of time. It's good customer service by the store and can save you a lot of money, especially on big purchases. If you are unsure of whether a store will honor a coupon after the point of sale, give them a call before heading out to the store or find out what their grace period is and handle the affair the next time you go to the store. Combine trips and save on gas!

It's Summer, Time To Get Into Shape
By Lisa from Halifax, NS

This was a great list of timely tips on a subject that we hear a lot about this time year when people are trying to fit into their bathing suits. One thing I would add to these tips is that you should avoid any gyms that require you to sign an extended contract and if you find yourself not using the gym, don't feel bad about canceling the membership. Just move on and find another outlet to accomplish your fitness goals.

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Rice Cooker Sausage Jambalaya
By Connie from Cotter, AR

What we love about this recipe was re-purposing the rice cooker. It also sounds yummy.

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Craft Project: Potpourri Pie

This a pie that not only smells great, but looks great too. Muslin is cut to look like pie dough, potpourri is filling and more muslin for that open looking pie. You can even bake this one too!

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Baby Discovers A Mirror

This is my 9 month old, he thought his reflection was so cool!

By imama2many from UT

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Spike (Chihuahua/Rat Terrier?)

This is Spike. He is 1 1/2 years old now but 2 months in this picture. He is a Chihuahua and maybe Rat Terrier. I got him for Valentine's Day because my first Chihuahua, who is a female, fell in love with my husband and he joking said maybe I needed a male Chihuahua to love on me.

He chases a rubber ball but he doesn't like to give it up, he just likes to tease you with it and squeak it in your ear when you're not paying him enough attention. We tell him to love on Meche (our female) and he nibbles and licks all over her ear and head even though she is much older than him and not very tolerant of him, possibly because he is not pure Chihuahua and so much bigger than her. He weighs 10 lbs and she weighs 4 lbs.

By Evey from Manvel, TX

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Garden: Canadian Explorer Climbing Rose

As you can see, I live in Iowa and our winters can be fierce. If you want to grow a climbing rose for anyone in zone 5 or less, your best bet is the Canadian Explorer Roses. This rose is three years old and as you can see it has covered my split rail fence. They do not need any special protection although I do mulch around mine as a precaution.

By Elaine from Iowa

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"Hot Spot" Collar For Dogs

Our dog, Joshua, develops "hot spots" in the heat of summer, and constantly chews his back and his bobtail until it is raw and the hair is gone. I have tried all kinds of ointments with no success. So I have devised a collar that I can slip over his head to prevent him from being able to reach those spots to chew. I measured the distance from the back of his ear to his shoulder. (5 inches) Then I measured around his neck. I added a little to this measurement so that the collar would not be too tight.

Using these measurements, I cut 6 layers of muslin, then cut 2 layers from a manila file folder about 1/2 an inch smaller all around. I laid down 3 layers of the muslin, then the 2 layers of cardboard to make it rigid, and then the other 3 layers of the muslin. I sewed around all 4 sides close to the edge, then sewed seams lengthwise about an inch apart to keep the layers from shifting. I took large safety pins and pinned this around his neck.

It is not tight. I can slip it off his head to bathe him, but he cannot get it off. He wasn't real happy with his new collar, but it has prevented him from reaching back and biting those places on his rear and they are healing. The photo shows pretty clearly what I have just described.

By Harlean from Arkansas

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Use 3 Ring Binder for Organizing Statements

After years of struggling to keep all of my monthly statements and bills in a filing box, I decided to think about what would work better for me. The problem I have is every time I open the filing box, my bills, statements and receipts are hard to find. I have to take the entire content of say, "Medical" out in order to review things or to find a certain bill etc...

I finally found a large 3-ring notebook and purchased a set of dividers with pockets. Each pocket I used scrapbooking letters to label them, Dental, Medical, checking account... and so on. I spent a few dollars and bought a paper hole cutter. Each time a statement or letter comes in, I cut the holes and insert it with the proper divider. The envelopes are great for receipts and canceled checks.

Now when I need to find something quick, I grab my 2008 filing notebook and flip through easily to what I need. It is so much more neat and organized! I love the way everything is easier to view! The cost is minimal and the notebook can store at the end of the year without taking up as much room.

By Pattie

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Reusing Baby Wipe Containers

Reuse Baby Wipe containers to store your dryer sheets. I have found this to be better than anything else I have tried. They won't pop up unless they are made together and perforated, but the container still works great.

Another use for Baby Wipe containers is storing Kleenex, Scotties, Puffs, etc. in your car. Most tissues pop up so the container is convenient and won't get smushed like the box the tissues come in.

By Linda from Arlington, Texas

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Use RainX On Shower Doors

Hate cleaning glass shower doors? Apply a thin coating of RainX to the shower door and watch the water and scum slide off.

By Molly from Katy, Texas

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Planning For Back To School Shopping

Keep a close watch on your Sunday ads AND the coupons online you can print and use. If you are someone who does not want to purchase ink for your printer, remember that many local libraries will allow you to use a computer and print out what you want for 10 cents a page or so.

To help you get a head start, be sure to access momsview.com below for incredible deals, coupons,etc. With gas prices as they are you really need to help yourself to all discounts possible and there's your gas money!

Also, watch Ebay and Amazon for deals on things your family needs. Don't wait for the last minute sales. The prices are out there that you want. It's just a bit of searching to make it happen!

List your kids clothing that are still in excellent condition on ebay to get extra cash towards this years wardrobe! Speaking of last years wardrobe, find your child's favorites that might still fit and incorporate them with a new item to give a new look your child will be comfy with!

Have a wonderful back to school season by planning ahead now!

By Lynn from Wildwood, Fl

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Use Anti-Seize Lubricant on Lug Nuts

When changing a tire, put a small amount of Anti-seize lubricant on each wheel stud. The next time you have to change the tire, it will be much less difficult to loosen the lug nuts. Anti-seize lubricant is available at auto part stores.

By Michael from Jacksonville, AL

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Use Microwave to Help Remove RX Labels

After many times of trying to remove labels from empty pill bottles to remove my identity from them before discarding them, I hit on a new way tonight. I was standing at my kitchen sink, next to the microwave. I filled my empty pill bottle with water, sat it in the microwave, heated the water in the micro for a few seconds or minutes. I removed the bottle from the microwave, dumped the water out and just like that the label peeled right off that bottle. No more struggling with labels for me.

By Arlene from Lancaster, PA

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Store CD's and DVD's on a Spindle

Thrifty space saving tip for campers who don't want to give up their music and movie collections.

We just recently moved from our house to become full time campers. Moving from a 2400 sq. ft home to a 256 sq. ft home requires some strategy and sacrifice. I am a HUGE music lover. Over the years my husband and I have collected around 200 music CD's. That takes up a lot of space that we didn't really have for "just" music. But it pained me to think I'd have to give them up. Since we learned about analog TV becoming extinct (and because we decided we did not want to buy that special box), we decided to "beef up" our DVD movie collection (including getting our VCR movies on DVD). But 200 DVD's take up a lot of space and it pained me to give up all those movies.

In the end I came up with an idea that allowed me to keep all my music and movies and have it take up very little space in our camper. Using our local Freecycle group (look it up on yahoo groups), many people were willing to pass along to us CD spindles that almost everyone throws away. These are the spindle cases that blank CDs are packaged in when you buy them in bulk of 25 or more (typically). In the end, we were able to put 100 CDs or DVDs in one (100 size) case and it took up the space of 10 inches high and the diameter of just more than 1 DVD/CD. We keep the CDs up by the driver's seat and the movies back in the bedroom.

This is also an ideal suggestion for those soon going to college and wanting to take more DVDs and CDs than their dorm space would normally allow.

By Amy from Colorado

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Link: Get The Best Electrical Rate In Texas

Here in the Dallas, TX, area we have http://www.powertochoose.org/ (The Official Electric Choice Web site of the Public Utility Commission of Texas). You input your zip code and it shows a list of electricity providers for your area and their rates. There are a lot more providers than you might imagine, all using the exact same electric delivery company.

You need to read the fine print because the rate they show might be an introductory rate which ceases after a few months. Also notice the cancellation info.

Anyway, what I wanted to say was that we'd received a solicitation in the mail about switching to a power company with a $70 something bonus and a guaranteed rate for 2 years. By the time I got around to investigating the price list, the offer was rescinded. But I signed up anyway for the posted rate, because it was still a savings. Then, in the mail a month later, I received a repeat of the bonus offer. I called them on the phone, asked for the bonus, and the clerk had the intelligence to make sure that the rate I was already receiving was even better than the one offered with the bonus. Buyer beware!

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By Holly from Richardson, TX

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Take Your Plastic Bags Back to the Store

Recycling is very important to me, sometimes to the dismay of my husband, who complains about clutter. The plastic grocery bags accumulate, even though I mostly use cloth bags. The plastic ones still find their way into my home.

To keep them organized I simply stuff them into empty tissue boxes. If one gets full, another one will neatly stack on top of it. It's very easy to pull one out of the slot intended for dispensing tissues, and I conveniently get one at a time.

I toss a full box into the car so I am armed with plenty of bags when I go to the farm stand or grocery store. Some stores even give a bit of credit off your bill per bag reused.

*TIP* Be careful your tissue box doesn't accidentally get scanned or you'll end up paying for a box of tissues you didn't purchase! Use a separate box for other, larger bags, like those from Sears, Penney, Walmart, etc. They can be reused too!

By Grayce from Fort Pierce, FL

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Start Your Own Frugal Club

My friends and I have started a "frugal club." We have made frugal living our new hobby. Whenever we find a sale or a new coupon or new website; we share it with each other. We have made it a friendly competition to find local deals. Not only do we find new deals, but we have fun and that is also free.

By Leslie from Brandon, MS

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What Eats Duck Eggs?

I found 7 duck eggs on the ground. My friends touched them but I did not. The next day I checked on them and they were gone. I was wondering since "What eats duck eggs?"

Shannon from Kamloops, B.C. Canada

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Cat Spray Smell

How do I get rid of cat spray smell?

Dalisha from Arlington, TX

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Scratches On a Glass Top Stove

How do you fix a scratched glass top stove? I scratched it by shaking the pop corn pan (duh)!

Barbara from St Cloud, Florida

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Making Great Iced Coffee

How do I make super iced coffee?

Thelma from Graats, NM

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Cranberry Jelly

I am looking for cranberry jam, jelly and butter. I have looked in every store and market in and around hear and it doesn't exist in any of them. Please help me before my husband has a fit!

Darcey from Kalamazoo, MI

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Using Rubber Gloves

Do you wear rubber gloves, and what for?

Matt from Seattle, WA

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Changing a Push Button Toilet to Use a Handle

I have a toilet that has a push button on the side for flushing. I would like to make the push button flush into a handle flush (I have very little strength in my hands and fingers due to a neurological condition). It sounds simple but the mechanisms are very different. Has anyone had this problem before? How did you fix the problem ? Did you do it yourself or called a plumber? If you made the change yourself was it difficult? I am open to any suggestions or onions. Thanks in advance.

Helen from Central Illinois

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Keeping Fire Ants Out of Potted Plants

What is the best way to keep fire ants from setting up shop in outdoor potted plants? After recently transplanting two ornamentals, I noticed ants in the newly placed potting soil. I utilized Sevin Dust water hose treatment, but this was without success.

Hardiness Zone: 9a

Jo from Louisiana

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Installing Laminate Flooring Over Ceramic Tiles

I have a ceramic floor in my kitchen which is installed under the cabinets also. I have been thinking about putting a laminate floor down since I hate the ceramic tiles. Can the laminate floor be installed over the tiles? It would not be possible to remove the tiles under the cabinets. Thanks for your advice.

Andrea from New York

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Uses for Branches and Logs

We had to get half of our 60 foot hackberry tree cut off and now we have mounds of branches and "logs". Any ideas on what to use these logs for besides saving it for firewood to sell {we don't have a fireplace}. We have lots and lots of branches also!

Gretta from Wayne, OK

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Cleaning Dust Bunnies from Under the Bed

What is a good way to clean lint balls from under your bed?

Peggy from Smithfield, UT

Editor's Note: I think Peggy is referring to dust bunnies.

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Rain Spots on Car Upholstery

I left the sunroof open on my car on a night that it rained. Now the seat has water spots on it. Any ideas how to get rid of them?

B Ramirez from Walla Walla, WA

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Preparing Rhubarb for a Recipe

When using Rhubarb in recipe, is there any special preparation to the rhubarb (ie: put it in blender prior to putting it in recipe)?

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Terry from LaFayette, NY

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Making a Juice Box Holder

Does any body have ideas on how I can make my own juice box holder for my kids? I am tired of having to squeeze my sons juice box from McDonald's into his sippee cup because he can't hold the juice box without squeezing it onto himself. I have seen juice box holders for sale online but not in stores, and I don't really like buying online, especially when I have to pay shipping for such a small product.

Any ideas?

Thank you!
Aeowyn from Cincinnati

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Finding a Playmate for My Dog

I want a playmate for my 1yr old dachshund but I can't afford the expense of another pet. People have playdates for their children so why not an occasional playdate for Lester? Does anyone have any suggestions on how I would find such a dog and his owner? He goes to Petsmart day care on occasion but that's not enough. I don't have friends with dogs and I don't know neighbors.

Betty from Lubbock, TX

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Removing Enamel Paint from Wood

I am looking for a recipe for paint remover/ stripper to remove enamel paint and varnish from wood and metal.

Vikas

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Ink on Carpet

I had a bottle of ink bust all over my carpet. I have tried many different things to get up but nothing has worked yet. Can anyone help me?

Misty from Shelby, AL

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Red Bull Stain

I have a cream dream dress onto which someone spilled Red Bull. It now has a red stain on it. How can I get this off?

Mir Don from Seattle, WA

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Spraying Problems from Two Male Cats

I recently had to move in with my ill Dad. I brought my male cat with me, he has a male cat also. They stay their distances. I have caught my cat spraying (he is neutered), is there any thing that can be done? We can't be having that in the house.

Jo from NY

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Uses For Coffee Creamer Containers

I have a lot of those very large plastic creamer containers that hold powdered creamer for coffee. I hate throwing them away and I've got one that I keep my sugar in. It has the pour spout and makes pouring the sugar an easier job. What else can you do with these containers? I can't think of any other ideas, but I'm sure you creative folks out there can... Thanks!

Lynn from Colbert, GA.

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Getting Cigarette Smell Out of Books

Does anyone know how to get the smell of cigarette smoke out of books? A friend just gave me a wonderful cookbook that she bought at a yard sale and it smells so strong that my allergies go wild! It is a small spiral bound book about 1 inch thick.

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SandyC from Indianapolis, IN

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Fleas on Indoor Cats

I have a indoor cat that hides a lot because of my two dogs. So today I finally got him to come out when the dogs were outside and noticed he was scratching bad and had scabs along his neck, back and tail. while grooming my cat as always I seen he had fleas. he does not have claws to itch himself and I feel so bad for him. What can I do to help his skin and get rid of the fleas on the animals and in the house? Please help!

Thanks,
Sue

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What Breed Is My Dog?

I know my dog is some sort of Rottweiler mix, but I can't figure out what else he has in him. Can anyone help?

Monique from Moorpark

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Removing Rust From Cast Iron

I have a cast iron wash pot that was my grandmother's. She used it to heat water for her laundry. The pot has a lot of rust on the outside of it. Is there a way to remove this? I have been told to build a fire around it and that would removes the rust. Is this safe to do? I don't want to damage it. The pot is well over 100 years old. Thanks for any help.

Pat from Texarkana, Texas

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Whoopie Cookie Recipes

I am looking for recipes for pumpkin whoopie cookies and banana whoopie cookies. They are a sandwich cake-like cookie with a creamy icing filling.

Treana from Liberty Boro, PA

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Recipe Request for Tempeh

Anyone have quick, easy, fast recipes using Tempeh?

Monica A. from Pingree Grove, IL

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60's and 70's Weight Watchers Food Plans

I'm looking for the Weight Watchers food plan from the sixties and seventies. Does anyone still have a copy of these? Thanks.


GayLynn from Texas

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Craft Ideas Using Scrap Wood in Bible School

Does any one have a craft ideal for scrap wood for Bible School? We are building a new church and have lots of wood. Thanks

Cynthia from Lewisport, KY

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Wedding Umbrella Centerpiece Ideas

We're having an outdoor ceremony and reception. The guest tables each have an umbrella in the middle. I'm seeking ideas for centerpieces that would work around an umbrella. We're doing the "Linked at the Heart" theme. Thanks in advance!

Kirstin from St. Louis, MO

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Best Inexpensive White Cooking Wine

What is the least expensive, and best tasting, white wine to cook with?

Sharon from Florida

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My Frugal Life: Every Penny Counts

Being a single mom, being frugal is not just a term, it's a way of life. To save money on groceries, I emailed all the companies I could think of and asked to be put on their mailing list. Almost immediately I started receiving coupons and samples.

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Digital TV Converter Box Scam

By now you know that TV is changing next year. Starting Feb. 17, 2009, local TV stations will turn off their analog transmitters and go all digital. If you have an analog TV and get your signal with an antenna, you'll need a digital converter box or your TV won't work. Those converter boxes cost about $60. You can get a $40 coupon from the federal government that lowers your cost to around $20.

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