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Volume Six, Number 22, February 1, 2007
Gracie is about 6 months old and is a Pitbull mix. We got her about a month ago from the local animal shelter. She likes to PLAY and CHEW! She actually belongs to my daughter and son in-law. Gracie already knows what it means to come to "Grammy's house." (My house) She loves to come and visit and she is such a clown. She's long-legged and gangly and sometimes downright clumsy. So much fun! She sleeps with her mommy and daddy in their bed. She's a real snuggler when she's not ripping around and playing. By Robin from Washington, IA
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You can cut a meringue pie cleanly by coating both sides of the knife lightly with butter. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf217673.tip.html Use Email As Your Online Cookbook I have one email address that I use as my online cook book or archives. I send all of my recipe newsletters to that address and have created folders that I store all my recipes in. I also copy and paste recipes that I find online and email them to myself. It is very handy because the title tells which recipe it is and I can search quickly. I can also email them to others in a jiffy. When it's time to write the weekly menus, I go here to see what looks good. I can also look for recipes that fit ingredients I already have. Here are my topics: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23122736.tip.html Use Teacup Saucer To Keep Yolks From Rolling Hate wrestling with boiled yolks when making deviled eggs? I accidentally discovered that those saucers that have the indentions for the cups in them make a very good "holder" for when you mash the yolks gently and quicker, individually with a fork. Toss the mashed results into the mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients just prior to refilling back into the sliced boiled white halves. These saucers also work well while stuffing dates, cherry tomatoes, etc., providing just enough of an "edge" over a flat plate or slippery bowl. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31804354.tip.html How To Have Fantastic Spring Color For Your Garden Or Landscape Generally you should fertilize once in the spring, summer and fall. If your plants are not blooming, there could be a lack of phosphorus in your soil. Use a high phosphorus fertilizer to boost your blooms during the peak season. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33942471.tip.html When preparing homemade soups, use margarine instead of butter and herbs instead of salt. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42895752.tip.html Today, I started what I am calling the "14 Days of Valentine". I am leaving a pink paper heart and a small chocolate heart on my husband's pillow every day. On the heart I am writing "14 Days of Valentine" on the back, and an attribute of his that I like on the front. The first I wrote with a calligraphy pen, "You are Sweet". I will probably write more like "You are Kind", "You have Sweet Kisses", etc. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52312670.tip.html Packing Peanuts For House Plants To lighten the weight of a planter (indoors or outside), fill the bottom quarter of your pot or planter with packing peanuts or styrofoam. This is really a four in one tip:
Regards- Farmerella from Rural WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf540435.tip.html Dealing with Shrunken Underwear If you have cotton underwear that has shrunk or just gotten a bit too tight, you can get a more forgiving fit by cutting the elastic waist band just a bit on one side. The cotton knit is forgiving and will stretch, giving you a better fit, and you can wear it a bit longer. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58682395.tip.html I have 7 cats and use the scoopable cat litter. After cleaning, I spray the Febreeze for pet odors and mix it up. The cat litter lasts forever!!! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59117106.tip.html This is for Valentine's Day but you could alter it to whatever day you want. I used a printing program and found a picture of the little heart candy with sayings on them. Below it I printed "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." Instead of putting candy, I put pretzels in a large glass jar with a screw on lid from Walmart that cost $4 and found some gold ribbon from Christmas and put it around the lid for more decoration. Then I took clear strapping tape and taped the sign on the front. It was a big hit at his work. Now he has something to snack on while he is working and I know it won't be candy. And he thinks of me each time he sees it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61488786.tip.html Here is an excellent way to clean electric burner pans. Mix water and cream of tartar to a paste. Spread on burner pans and let set for a while. Rinse and wash with warm soapy water. For bad stains, let set overnight. Burner pans will look new again. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf631009.tip.html Tips From The Refrigerator Repair Man I just had the refrigerator repair man out to look at my side by side refrigerator. I thought the evaporator fan wasn't working and my service contract is going to expire next month. He gave me several tips while he was here, which I would like to pass on. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95381578.tip.html
How do you remove rust from metal tools? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000500.tip.html I had new wood-grain linoleum put on my kitchen floor. I had my dog's water dish on a carpet in the kitchen. When I went to scrub the floor, the floor underneath the water dish is now almost white. Is there anything I can do to revive the color in the floor? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001044.tip.html I dropped a frozen roast on my vinyl flooring and it left a big dent in it. Does anyone know how to repair this or make it less noticeable? (And here I was worried about the kids wrecking it!) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10068698.tip.html What is the recipe for do-it-yourself fabric freshener? the store bought ones are so expensive and super smelly. I saw one with vinegar, water and something else. I forget the amounts of each. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf123018.tip.html We have pickled wash oak cabinets. What color should we paint our walls? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18369017.tip.html I have mildew on a mattress, how do I clean it? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19271081.tip.html How do you remove nicotine stains from faux fur white jacket? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf249977.tip.html My 5 year old son picked up a ton of seashells while we were at the coast this past summer and I need Ideas of how to use the sea shells in a crafts. I've decorated a picture frame but there are bunch more and he enjoys crafting. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf307012.tip.html Turning a Raised Pool Deck Into a Playhouse I have a raised deck that went beside an above ground pool. We don't use the deck with the pool so it's wasted space. My friend had the idea of turning it into a playhouse; getting a plastic BBQ grill, play stove, small table, etc., at consignment stores to put out there. The deck is 8' x 13' raised, with 3 steps leading up to the deck with a swinging door. It has basic deck flooring with a railing and wooden lattice surrounding 3 sides about 2 to 3 feet up (I'll add a railing & lattice to the 4th side). My youngest daughter's birthday is in March so this would be a nice birthday surprise. Any suggestions for this project? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31522583.tip.html Is there any reason why I can't just mix bleach with like dish soap and water or windex and make my own? I love that stuff but gets pricey using it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf496011.tip.html Does anyone know what a bridge diamond is? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52056598.tip.html Does anyone know how to make homemade yogurt. I was told it was easy and cheap. With a family of 8 we go through a lot of yogurt. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf589865.tip.html Does anyone know how to remove an unknown type of stain. I stored a bedspread, sham and curtains that I made for my youngest child almost 18 years ago in one of those plastic bags that bedspreads come in. I took it out and where the items were folded there are yellow stains all down the fold. The bedspread has large spots. The bedspread/sham fabric is quilted cotton, I have tried soaking overnight in Biz, OxiClean, Chlorox 2 and no luck. Apprecaite any assistance. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66629343.tip.html I'm looking for ideas and patterns for making pillows. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67331992.tip.html Why do my Aloe plants keep rotting off the "leaves". I don't use the same pot or soil I buy them in. I don't water it too much. They just start rotting after I repot from the store pot. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73863942.tip.html Has anyone ever had Utility Shield installed in their attic by Utility Management Association? It is a thin layer of aluminum laid over insulation in the attic. They report 30% savings on utility bills(gas & electric) by keeping radiant rays out. I would like to hear some feedback and what it cost. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82655180.tip.html Keeping a Destructive Puppy Entertained I have a 5 month old Jack Russell Terrier Mix, wirehair female (spade) puppy and a five year old male (neutered) Whippet/Terrier mix dog. (Both are the same size, long legs and barrel chested) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83263472.tip.html I have tried oxy cleaner, dawn, simple green and I still have food and grease stains on table cloths and napkins. Does anyone have any other ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92964754.tip.html Shampoo Without Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ny recommendations for an inexpensive shampoo without sodium lauryl sulfate? I was watching a TV program and they said this ingredient makes hair frizz. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94259152.tip.html Does anyone have a recipe for refrigerator potato bread? It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99270395.tip.html
Humidity And Your Houseplants
Most houseplants prefer humidity levels of 40 to 50 percent. Unfortunately, the air inside our centrally heated homes usually falls somewhere near the 10 to 30 percent range during the winter. To houseplants (especially flowering houseplants), this can feel like living in the Sahara Desert. Here are some techniques for keeping the air around your houseplants humid (and healthy) this winter. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20329202.tip.html
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