Daily Thrifty Tips - October 20, 2009

Vol. 8, Num. 205, October 20, 2009 (Read It Online) Here are the winners for the contest that ran from October 3rd to October 9th. Pet Contest Winner Nino (Yorkie, Poodle) http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31667526.tip.html Photo Contest Winner Tackle Box Cake http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39998292.tip.html Recipe Contest Winner 5 Minute Mini Cinnamon Rolls http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55542918.tip.html Tip Contest Winners Build Your Own Emergency Medical Kit http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74348210.tip.html Natural Air Fresheners http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44171823.tip.html Thank you to everyone that took time to share something! You can view the full results of this contest here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=15389 Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like in this newsletter. Your ratings are used to pick the contest winners. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team Send to a Friend! Share a Tip (You could win $25!) Share a Photo (You could win $25!) 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Today's newsletter contains: Today's Photos: Bamboo Rod For Mug Storage Scenery: Ocean City, Maryland Trixie (Schnoodle) Henna (Pitbull/Terrier) Snow (Maltipoo) Today's Tips: Corn Maze Birthday Party Using Oven Cleaner for Soap Scum Use Old Luggage for Storage Halloween Songs Unemployed People Receive 20% K-Mart Saving Trade Unwanted Stuff With Friends Use Half Of Dryer Sheets Halloween: "Free Kittens" Stroller Costume Joke of the Day New Requests: Aisle Decorations That Can Also Be Centerpieces Decorating Bathroom With Candles and Flowers Low Beam Headlights Not Working Properly Removing Stains from Car Seat Belts Dog Not Eating After Having Puppies Homemade Cleaner for Diamond Jewelry Urine Odor on Microfiber Couch 6 Year Old With Underarm Odor Musty Odor on Stored Shoes Finding the Best Travel Packages H2O Mop Reviews (As Seen on TV) Sore Throat Remedies Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth Husqvarna Tractor Won't Start 12 Year Old Girls Birthday Party Ideas Cat With a Flea Collar Has Fleas Paying Bills During Financial Hardship What Breed is My Dog? Name Ideas for Cleaning and Maintenance Business Medication for Oedema Not Working Boiling Pine Sol as Air Freshener Looking for Counter-Gloss Fixing an Acetone Spill on Laminate Original Weight Watchers Food Journal Removing Clutch from a Bolens BL410 Cleaning Laminate Wood Floors Covering a Lampshade Halloween Party Games Removing Stains and Odors from Carpet 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: Bamboo Rod For Mug Storage Save yourself several cup hooks. Instead of one hook for each cup, use two to hold a slender rod. I used a disassembled bamboo placemat, cost:$1, and it has been used before for similar needs. Slip your cups onto the rod and set it onto the cup hooks. I saved one hook on one side of the cabinet and two on the side with four cups! The cups can still be used with very little effort of carefully lifting an end of the rod off one of the hooks and taking the cup(s) off. My espresso cups are seldom used and take up valuable cabinet space so in hanging them for display they are no longer in the way! By melody_yesterday from Otterville, MO Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85761492.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Scenery: Ocean City, Maryland This photo is one of many that I took from our one day getaway to Ocean City, Maryland. I thought this was a very pretty picture and wanted to share it with all the friends on here. I do hope you enjoy it. By Lisa from Chambersburg, PA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95505198.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Trixie (Schnoodle) Trixie is a 2 year old Schnoodle. I needed a companion for my dog, Yogi. I got Trixie when she was 6 months old. She likes to run and jump. Trixie is a great little runner and leaper. She would be fantastic at an agility course. She loves everyone, literally. She also has the most expressive ears I've ever seen on a dog. They're like little antennae. By AndieL from Bristol, PA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95175071.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Henna (Pitbull/Terrier) Henna is a 1 1/2 year old pitbull terrier mix (we think.) We got her from a shelter in 2009. She likes to sleep, and go swimming. She is a lovable dog but can get on some people's nerves. She is also very hyper. By Lilpitty from Abbostford, BC Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61351050.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Snow (Maltipoo) Snow is a one year old Maltipoo. I adopted my beautiful little dog from someone who was neglecting him. I can remember adopting him last winter. He was very cold, scared, lonely, and shy. I guess he was abused at his previous home. My dog hid under the bed for about three days. He only came out to eat. I told him that I cared about his well being and he would have a great life with me. I help him in my arms and rocked him to sleep. When he woke up he never left my side. Today we are the best of friends. I believe that love overshadows abuse. My dogs loves to go to the park, do tricks, watch tv, play with his toys, and greet other dogs for magical fun. I am a local pet fashion designer. I create beautiful handmade affordable clothing for small dogs. My dog Snow is a full time model for my business. By Pet Fashion Designer from Philadelphia PA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91864193.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | 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: Corn Maze Birthday Party One of my friends just had an awesome birthday party and I thought I would share it with ya'll! She picked us up in the morning and we drove to a corn maze. It was 8 acres! When we got there, we jumped on this huge pillow thing and went through the corn maize to see who could get through it first (we were in groups of 2). Then we went on a hay ride and got to pick out our own pumpkins! It was a blast! We also did a lot more and ate pizza too! By Trackrunner from Texas Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76305698.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Using Oven Cleaner for Soap Scum There are times that I have a problem with scum in my bathroom, whether it is on my sink, tub or toilet. Some of the bathroom cleaners do not work that well. Well as I was cleaning my stove with the spray on stove cleaner, I thought "Well, if it removes dried on food, couldn't it remove scum?" I gave it a go and sure enough it worked. I left it on for about 5 to 10 minutes, cleaned it off and my bathroom was left shining. Plus the fumes are not as harsh as using other cleaners such as Ajax or Clorox. By Tomnsaby from Albuquerque, NM Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76089882.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Use Old Luggage for Storage Instead of spending money on expensive storage bins just place your linens, seasonal clothing, photo albums, extra books, etc. in your luggage and slide under the bed. Even if it won't slide under your bed at least it won't be empty and taking up precious space when you are home. Most of us rarely travel and even when we do we won't be home to look at the items removed and placed on the bed or floor ;-) By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68936422.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Halloween Songs Here are some Halloween songs from my younger days as a Mom. I Wish I Was an Orange Jack-O-Lantern (To the tune of "Oscar Meyer Wiener" jingle) I wish I were an orange Jack-o-lantern, That is what I'd really like to be. For if I were an orange Jack-o-lantern Then all the kids would point and look at me. I just became an orange Jack-o-lantern And now I am as happy as can be. 'Cause now I am an orange Jack-o-lantern, Everyone looks and laughs at me. I hate being an orange Jack-o-lantern, Oh, why'd I ever want a thing like this. 'Cause now I'm not an orange Jack-o-lantern, I'm just an orange smashed-up mess! On the Front Porch (To the tune of "Deck The Halls") On the front porch there's goblins and ghosts, Fa la la la la, la la la la Demanding treats from their hosts, Fa la la la la, la la la la Costumed in their scary masks, Fa la la la la, la la la la With their goodie bags they ask, Fa la la la la, la la la la Pumpkin Bells (To the tune of "Jingle Bells") Dashing through the streets In our costumes bright and gay To each house we go Laughing all the way Halloween is here, Making spirits bright What fun it is to trick-or-treat And sing pumpkin carols tonight! Oh Pumpkin bells, Pumpkin bells Ringing loud and clear Oh what fun great pumpkin brings When Halloween is here. Source: It's been too long, over 25 years and I cannot remember. By mkymlp from NE PA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69270523.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Unemployed People Receive 20% K-Mart Saving According to K-mart's website if a person is unemployed they can get an additional 20% savings on their own brand merchandise. There are a few requirements: ID and proof of unemployment. Source: K Smart Assist Unemployment Program By notwrong Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76328506.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Trade Unwanted Stuff With Friends One person's junk is the next person's treasure. The things you don't use around the house anymore and that wind up in a cupboard or garage, may make someone the happy owner of something they can really enjoy and/or use. And the cost is nothing. My friends and I get together once a year and trade stuff. Anything goes; clothes, dishes and kitchenware, linens, small furniture, knick knacks, etc. I keep a box in the spare bedroom closet for those items I don't care for anymore and know that it will get moved along the next time we have our get-together. The fun part is that we enjoy an afternoon together and come home with "new" stuff that didn't cost a cent. It's double the fun when you see something of yours being enjoyed in your friend's home. By Mlina from Amherstburg, ON Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43444574.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Use Half Of Dryer Sheets Cut your dryer sheets in half that way you get the twice the amount from the box. By Kim from Mechanicsville, VA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36916008.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Halloween: "Free Kittens" Stroller Costume Materials stroller box size to fit stroller kitten costume stuffed kittens Instructions Cut top and bottom out of box. Slide over stroller and tie or tape in place so seat of stroller is inside box. Tie or tape stuffed cats and kittens inside box so that they are looking over side. Dress child in cat costume and place in stroller. Tape a sign for free kittens to outside of box. You're ready for Halloween fun with even the youngest child By Randa from San Marcos, TX Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43057501.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Dear Webby's Joke of the Day Fred collected lots of money from trick-or-treating and he went to the candy store to buy some chocolate. "You should give that money to charity," said the sales girl. Fred thought for a moment and said, "OK, I'll buy the chocolate. Then YOU can give the money to charity." Read More Jokes Here: http://webby.com/humor New Requests: Aisle Decorations That Can Also Be Centerpieces I am seeking ideas for aisle decor that will double as centerpieces for the wedding. The wedding is very casual and the ceremony will be indoors but the reception will be outdoors. Any suggestions? By Melanie from Jarrell, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27893647.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Decorating Bathroom With Candles and Flowers I have a new house. I need ideas for decorating the bathroom with candles and flowers. The bathroom is pink. By Beverly from Parkersburg, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95521346.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Low Beam Headlights Not Working Properly I have a 1992 Honda Civic. The low beam on the driver's side does not work. If I hit the high beam the driver's side goes on, but the other side goes off. Is it the switch or the lights themselves? By Paul from Port St. Lucie, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22429148.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Stains from Car Seat Belts I need to clean and remove stains from car seat belts. They are light gray. By Bill Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33005890.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Dog Not Eating After Having Puppies My toy yorkie just had pups on Oct 16th but they both died. Does anyone know how I can help her? She is looking for her pups and is not eating. She will eat some liver sausage, but no chicken, cottage cheese, or dog food. I always made her food using chicken breast, carrots, potatoes and brown rice, with cream of chicken soup to moisten it. She will not touch it. Any suggestions so that I can help her? I am giving her tons of attention. Could she be depressed? If so what can I do? By Connie from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40285551.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Homemade Cleaner for Diamond Jewelry I am looking for a safe, homemade cleaner for cleaning diamond jewelry. By Darlene from Castaic, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89263049.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Urine Odor on Microfiber Couch My daughter still pees at night and has peed through her pull-up a few times right onto my microfiber couch. I am looking for a home remedy to take out the smell. Can anyone help me? By Charity from Indianapolis, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22812737.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | 6 Year Old With Underarm Odor I hope someone can help me. I have a 6 year old daughter who has recently started to have a bad underarm odor. What can I do? I have thought about using a deodorant but I am afraid she is too young? By maggie4 from Montgomery, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38008938.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Musty Odor on Stored Shoes I have shoes and a bag that were in a box in my cellar. It was in a cedar box (I thought). How do I get rid of the odor from the cellar? I am hoping there aren't any bugs. Thank you. Victoria By Victoria from Fairview, NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57155127.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Finding the Best Travel Packages Where can you find the best deals on travel packages (air and hotel)? By Johnny C. from Conneaut OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56351182.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | H2O Mop Reviews (As Seen on TV) Anyone use the H2O mop? By Colleen from Dayton, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59251020.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Sore Throat Remedies How can I get rid of a sore throat fast? By tracytferrall Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf960732.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors How do you get cigarette smoke smell out of furniture? By Pamelgw Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54239796.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth Does anyone else have major trouble with teeth brushing in 10 year olds? Are they truly capable of doing a good job? My son is prone to decay big time, while my daughter is not. I never really checked her brushing skills, because she never had a cavity at her check ups and still doesn't at age 18. DS is another story. He has ADHD, but I don't know that should interfere with his skills. Is it possible he is not able to improve this skill? I've taken over because his teeth are being ruined and because of the dental bills. Having the doctor and dentist talk to him does no good. He needs braces, but I fear his teeth will just rot. I have taken over the brushing at night recently, because he is too young to realize the impact his poor care will have on his future health. It doesn't matter what incentive or punishment we come up with. It still boils down to the same thing. He doesn't care and even if I make him do them over 5 times, they are still not satisfactory. I think he has the ability. By Arlinn from NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf609174.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Husqvarna Tractor Won't Start I started my Husqvarna tractor yesterday and pulled it onto the trailer. I shut it off and now when I turn the key I just hear clicking. I checked the battery and that is fine. Please help. By Rod from Meriden, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29328392.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | 12 Year Old Girls Birthday Party Ideas I have a sister who is 12 years old and she can't decide what to do for her party. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas of where to go? By M-J from WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf655809.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Cat With a Flea Collar Has Fleas I put a flea collar on my cat. Will there still be fleas on her? Do I have to do more, like washing her up to get the rest of the fleas off? I cleaned my basement but I'm not sure if they are still on her or in the basement. By Kita Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58926890.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Paying Bills During Financial Hardship I'm wallowing in debt right now and at a place I never thought I would ever be. Five years ago my fiance's house burned down and he lost everything and came to live with me while he tried to rebuild his life and his career. Three years ago he was hospitalized for having a parasite in his eye that caused permanent damage to his retina and forced him to quit his job while he recovered. Then two years ago I was terminated without explanation from my well-paying position and forced to take up temp work. Since then the temp work has ended and I found a new job paying $12k less than my old job. Our medical bills are paid off but I'm sinking fast in debt as all my plans and aspirations have become a wallow of misery. My mortgage has gone up $500 since I bought it because of "miscalculated escrow". I've maxed out all my credit cards from years ago trying to make up for the lack of income and my savings has been sapped dry. I'm at my wits end, my back is against the wall, and there is no possible hope left in me. I've negotiated smaller monthly payments with all my credit cards, I've placed my student loan into voluntary forebearance and yet when the day is done my monthly bills are still $300 more than what I take home and that's before I ever factor in how much groceries will cost us for the month. I've been doing everything possible to eat as frugal as possible but every time we get an ounce of sunshine something else goes terribly wrong to drive us back down. Is Bankruptcy my only real option? By Arielle from Virginia Beach, VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76482275.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | What Breed is My Dog? I recently rescued a nine month old pup. Can anyone tell me what breed my dog is? I was told she was a Labrador Retriever when I got her, but some think she's a Shepherd mix or has American Dingo/Carolina Dog in her. It's not all that important as she's part of the family. Please help. By April from San Antonio, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66655113.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Name Ideas for Cleaning and Maintenance Business I'm going to start a janitorial service for both houses and official premises. I will not only be cleaning, I will be including color washing, gardening, plumbing and all sorts of household requirements. Please give ideas for a name and wording for a brochure. Thanks. By Dhanushka from Colombo Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49995107.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Medication for Oedema Not Working My dad is 94 and was in excellent health until Oct '08 when he fell and dislocated his shoulder. He is now suffering from oedema in his feet, ankles and lower legs. He is taking Furosemide 20mg OD which reduced swelling initially but is now having no effect. He drinks 1 1/2 L of water throughout the night. Could this be contributing to the oedema? By Charlotte from Ireland Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43181824.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Boiling Pine Sol as Air Freshener Is it safe to boil Pine Sol? I will sometimes put a small amount in a big pot of water and boil to give the house a fresh clean smell, is that safe? By Shortygal from MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69989336.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Looking for Counter-Gloss Where can I order Counter-Gloss? By Pat from Hobart, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62501847.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Fixing an Acetone Spill on Laminate How can I fix an acetone spill on a shiny laminate bench top? Please help. By Janine from Perth, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75898609.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Original Weight Watchers Food Journal I would like a copy of the original weight watchers food journal. The one where you color in the dots as you eat. Thank you. By Kathryn Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24788820.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Clutch from a Bolens BL410 Can someone tell me how to replace the pull rope on my Bolens BL410 cultivator? I started taking it apart, and got as far as the clutch. I cannot figure out how to remove the clutch. Please help me. Thanks. By marc anthony from Cary, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31567861.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Cleaning Laminate Wood Floors How do you clean laminate wood floor? By Tina Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62326704.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Covering a Lampshade How do you cover a lampshade with vertical ribbon strips? By JackieO99 from Houston Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82786939.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Halloween Party Games My daughter (10) is having a Halloween party this year, but she doesn't want the games to be bad. It's a sleepover and I don't know what to do. Help, please. By Gemma from Adelaide, SA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22432873.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Stains and Odors from Carpet My daughter's chest freezer quit working on her and some meat thawed out. The blood leaked out of the unit and got on the carpet. She tried shampooing it up, but the smell and stain are still there. By Kellyjo K. from Heppner, OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29870893.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | 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 Interactive Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users. Seed Swap! Swap seeds with other ThriftyFun.com users.