Daily Thrifty Tips - July 27, 2009

Vol. 8, Num. 145, July 27, 2009 (Read It Online) There's still time to rate last week's contest entries. You can view them all here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=14735 Please take a moment to give a "thumbs up" to posts that you like! Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team 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: Garden: African Violets Scenery: Twin Falls, Idaho Daisy (Husky/German Shepard) Radar (Pomeranian/Dachshund) Today's Tips: Use Receipts to Make a Priority Grocery List Store Extra Blankets in Cushion Covers Store Food Waste in Freezer Until Garbage Day Minimizing Pores Cleaning Soap Scum on Shower Doors Homemade Cat Toys Joke of the Day New Requests: Does Dog Urine Stain Hardwood? Dog Urinates Inside When Left Alone Downloading Free Historical Maps Losing Weight on a Budget Cleaning Celluloid Jewelry Treating a Baby's Dry Skin Birthday Gift Ideas for 19 Year Old Boyfriend Looking for Discontinued Target Patchwork Blanket Buying a Gift for a New Grandma Toning Down A Bad Dye Job Cross Breeding Dogs Getting Rid of Urine Smell in Carpet Finding Used Clothing Store Fixtures Removing Fabric Glue from Vinyl Where Can I Buy Washing Soda? Dance Theme Ideas Erase Permanent Marker from Anything Removing Blood from a Pillow Top Mattress What is the Breed of Dog In Beneful Ads? Comcast VoIP Phone Service Buying Roopamrit Face Cream Color Advice for a Sage Kitchen Looking for Inexpensive Auto Insurance Frigidaire Icemaker Not Filling With Water Can Puppy Get Parvo after Shots? Removing Dried Berry Stains from Clothing Rules for Tic Card Game Washing a T-shirt Bra Hanging Curtains Without Damaging Walls Removing Hard Water Stains from Showers and Tubs More Reading: My Frugal Life: Saving on Electricity 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: Garden: African Violets One of my wife's African Violets. She has a very green thumb. By James B. from Ottawa, Canada Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17662369.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Scenery: Twin Falls, Idaho Prinne Bridge over the Snake River in beautiful Twin Falls, Idaho By JacquelineSue Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34706634.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Daisy (Husky/German Shepard) Daisy was born on October 12, 2008. She's a Husky/German mix. We got her when she was 5 weeks old. She loves to play, fetch and run. She's a very smart dog, she listens a lot. She learned really quick to be potty trained in 2 days after I got her. She loves to talk, it's so cute. She also loves to howl like a wolf and is very protective of her family. She would never bite kids nor women but, for some reason, she doesn't trust men, only the men in my family. She loves eating ice cream and loves rides in the car. By babyangel200605 from Houston, TX Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89278567.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Radar (Pomeranian/Dachshund) Radar is about 12 years old and is 1/2 pom-1/2 doxie. We bought him from a family friend For fun, he likes to be the boss! He was hurt 5 years ago from ice falling from the roof of a porch, he lost the use of his hind legs. We didn't want to put him to sleep because of our love for him. My oldest son who lives with me made a cart for him from a old baby buggy frame. He has been on wheels now since February 2004 and still going strong. By Joan1935 from Central Iowa Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86964601.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: Use Receipts to Make a Priority Grocery List I have a very limited of money to spent on groceries. Since I buy most of my food from Save-A-Lot, I have saved my receipts each week. When I had about a month's worth, I began making my grocery list from these receipts, as they list all the prices. If I only have $40.00 to spend, I tally the items using the calculator and my receipts. I start with "must haves" like milk, bread, eggs, then secondly with meats and dinner items, keeping track of the total. Then if there is money still left, I put down chips, snacks, and colas. When I run out of money, that's my list with everything totaled, it even shows the tax. I don't know how many times this has saved me from running over my budget. By Sanmer25 from Wilson, AR Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21561275.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Store Extra Blankets in Cushion Covers To save space I made large cushion covers and folded my extra doonas up in them. Make the covers to match your lounge or sofa., and no one would guess. It's great if you have limited space, especially if you live in a small flat or unit. By Margaret from New South Wales, Australia Editor's Note: Wikipedia says: Doona is Australian for a padded blanket. Originally a product name. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doona Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf857134.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Store Food Waste in Freezer Until Garbage Day I can't stand to have smelly garbage waiting for the pick up every week. I keep a plastic grocery bag in my freezer and everything goes into it; egg shells, plate scrapings, bones, etc. plus I rinse all of my cans and TV dinner trays out before I throw them in the trash. No matter how hot it gets you never smell garbage. I take it out on garbage pick up day, put into the un-smelly trash and put it out. It keeps the critters from getting into it too if you have more than one bag you have to set out before trash day. Nothing in it for them to smell and tear apart. By Hiswitnessishere from Republic, MI Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98554761.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Minimizing Pores For large pores, make a paste of almond meal (from the health food store). Put it on your nose, chin, or wherever your pores are large. Let it dry and rinse with cold water. Follow with an ice cube rubbed on face and nose. This works. I sometime add a bit of alum to it. You can also scrub your face with the Almond meal. It draws as it drys. Then proceed with your makeup. I also use lemon to bleach my freckles when they get too many. Stay out of the sun. By Renett from Southern California Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15194399.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Cleaning Soap Scum on Shower Doors Remove built up soap scum from glass shower doors with a pumice stone. Works great and can be done while you're in the shower! By Balber from Getzville, NY Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000286.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Homemade Cat Toys I saw my foster kittens were entranced by an empty Juicy Juice box that had a hole cut in the box and both ends taped shut and covered with paper, to where it made a box that looked just like a tissue box. A ping pong ball got stuck in it while it was on the table. They spent lots of happy moments batting this around, it was so cute. I also use a plastic large waste container that will hold 30 or more gallons trash bags and use it for storage and invert the top and put something soft for them to lay on and look out the windows. They like it a lot, I also use it for storage of things around the house and will make a cover to fit over it and turn it into a table. The table idea I got from a person who told me to use these as storage and put a wooden topper on it, then a pretty tablecloth, for storage. I loved the idea. The cats have adopted these plastic trash cans to lay on, they love it. By Robyn Fed from Hampton TN Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76120910.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Dear Webby's Joke of the Day After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, 'No hablo ingles.' - Ronnie Shakes Read More Jokes Here: http://webby.com/humor New Requests: Does Dog Urine Stain Hardwood? I'm getting a new puppy and have all hardwood. It is an old house so the hardwood is real wood not the new laminate they have. Will urine cause any stains on the floor? Even if I should get it up quickly? I can't potty train her for another month because she is only 2 months old. Thanks. By Cindy Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29518698.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Dog Urinates Inside When Left Alone We have a small older dog (mutt) that is pretty much potty trained, except when no one is home and our door is open. He pees on our bed, right through to the mattress. What do we do, short of keeping him outside. He really is sweet. By skag from Vancouver Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29833883.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Downloading Free Historical Maps I am looking for an internet site that I can download free historical maps. I am not having any luck finding one. Can anyone help? Thanks. By seeme Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14041268.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Losing Weight on a Budget Any ideas on how I can lose weight while on a tight budget? By T from the OC from Orange County, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39398096.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Cleaning Celluloid Jewelry How do you clean celluloid jewelry? By cinnabar4 from Ogden, UT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63965952.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Treating a Baby's Dry Skin How can I moisturize my newborn's dry skin on his face, neck, upper body, and arms? By Fiesty1 from IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39274110.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Birthday Gift Ideas for 19 Year Old Boyfriend My boyfriend is turning 19 July 28th and I do not know what to get him. I have a $50-70 budget and I'm not sure what he would like. Any ideas? By bibigurl24 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71617233.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Looking for Discontinued Target Patchwork Blanket I am looking for a boys patchwork blanket and pillow set I bought in 2004. (We now have a "brother".) It's blue denim trim with 10x10 squares one is faded red, blue, and cream stripe. Another square is light blue and white plaid, another is dark blue and white plaid. The back is striped in a faded red, tan, blue, and white stripe. Thank you ever so much for any help finding another set. By mamamiaz from NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23414292.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Buying a Gift for a New Grandma A very dear friend of mine is going to be a first time grandma. Instead of buying a gift for the baby or the new mom, I'd like to get a nice gift for grandma. Any ideas would be appreciated. By chef4u from Sylvania, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14588981.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Toning Down A Bad Dye Job I just dyed my hair too light of a blonde shade. I want to tone it down naturally. Suggestions? By Miss Roma from Eugene, OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70476833.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Cross Breeding Dogs I am thinking about mating my Bernese Mountain Dog. Should I mate with a Bernese or a Great Pyrenese? By ldoyle8605 from IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57859062.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Getting Rid of Urine Smell in Carpet How do I get rid of urine smell in carpet? By whitey01 from Baltimore, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28456201.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Finding Used Clothing Store Fixtures Where would I find clothing racks, hangers, shelving, display cases, and a cash register that is used? By mslisa661 from Bakersfield, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89306654.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Fabric Glue from Vinyl How do you get dried fabric glue off of vinyl? By maumau27girls from Kilmichael, MS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88184901.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Where Can I Buy Washing Soda? I am looking for a place where I can purchase Washing soda? By bgtwins from Springville, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71947321.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Dance Theme Ideas I need dance theme ideas. I'm president of student council and yearbook. We always have dances and I need to come up with themes. By Josifer Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84877195.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Erase Permanent Marker from Anything How do I get brown permanent marker off of Pool Table Cloth? Please help. By Domtvedt from St. Cloud, MN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf838808.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Blood from a Pillow Top Mattress I have an older pillow top mattress that has an old blood stain. I'm thinking it may be 5 year old stain. What is the best way to lift it out? By Sailbluehorse from Littlefork, MN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96021765.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | What is the Breed of Dog In Beneful Ads? What breed of dog is used for the Beneful ads? By Robertshaw from Butler, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72954377.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Comcast VoIP Phone Service Does anyone have the Comcast phone service? By catherine from Thurmont, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53871809.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Buying Roopamrit Face Cream Where can I buy Roopamrit face cream in Hydrabad? By ANIL1 from Hydrabad Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21421211.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Color Advice for a Sage Kitchen I have painted my kitchen a light sage, what colors will compliment? My cabinets are white. I would like an accent color. By Inspired from CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83862190.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Looking for Inexpensive Auto Insurance Who has found the cheapest auto insurance? By T from Orange County, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57595895.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Frigidaire Icemaker Not Filling With Water My Frigidaire Icemaker is not filling with water. The arm is also stuck in one spot. The tray is turning, so that still works. What could be the problem? By Belva from Phoenix, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94413969.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Can Puppy Get Parvo after Shots? Can a puppy get Parvo if they have had their shot? By 233shadow from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85563494.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Dried Berry Stains from Clothing How do I remove raspberry stains that were transferred in the washer from another item and then went through the dryer? By sandyjolo from Jackson, ME Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53393431.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Rules for Tic Card Game How do you play Tic card game? By Gramad4 from Tampa, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62768449.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Washing a T-shirt Bra How do I wash and dry a T-shirt bra (a bra made specially to wear with T shirts). Suggestions? Thanks. By cookwie from Richardson, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42342344.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Hanging Curtains Without Damaging Walls How do you hang curtains without damaging the walls and without using tension rods? My daughters college will not let them put nails or screws in the walls and there is no way to use a tension/spring rod. By coolgsleadr Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68883529.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Hard Water Stains from Showers and Tubs A while ago I asked for shower cleaning products for hard water. I got Greased Lightening and I can't remember the other and lost the paper. Something like Good Stuff or Clean Stuff? Could you please help? Thanks. By mfgershman from Anaheim, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf351538.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 More Reading: My Frugal Life: Saving on Electricity I started being conscious of energy use via lighting in the 70's. The first thing I did was train my 2 children to turn off the lights when they weren't using them. Do you have a frugal story to share with the ThriftyFun community? Submit your essay here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_myfrugallife.ldml Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36122331.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Interactive Coupon Swap! 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