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Vol. 8, Num. 155, August 10, 2009 (Read It Online) We hope everyone had a great weekend. Here are the contest winners for the contest that ran from July 18, 2009 to July 24, 2009: Pet Contest Winner Pumpkin (Orange Tabby) Photo Contest Winner Binding Carpet Remnants Recipe Contest Winner Fabulous Banana Pudding Tip Contest Winners Fidget Apron for Simple Mobile Activity Check Electricity Continuity in Your Freezer Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone that took time to share something. Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like in this newsletter. Your ratings are used to pick the winners. There also is still time to rate last week's entries, you can view them all here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=14920 Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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I have had over 10,000 board feet of oak, maple and poplar cut out of downed and fallen trees, why waste good wood. I used some of them to make furniture. Here is a picture of a chicken coop that I made from some too. I am an author and I used this picture in one of my writings. By Paradise Series Author from NC Contest Contender!
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Scenery: North Florida Sunrise North Florida beauty. I love the sun rays and a hint of color seeping through an unusual clump of cloudy bliss. By Debbie from Columbia, SC Contest Contender!
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Elly is a 7 year old Great Dane. She was a rescue. We've had her for 4 years. She likes to tease the cow, and sit on people laps. She wasn't treated too nice by her former owners so she is sometimes scared. But she sure is spoiled rotten now. She is sleeping on HER love seat. By micksgirl from Paducah, KY Contest Contender!
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Isabella is a 1 year old Siamese mix. Isabella and her sister Polly were given to me by a co-worker. Bella loves to chase bugs, run through the garden and cuddle. This picture reminds me of The Wizard of Oz when the Witch says "I'm melting!" Oh what a world, what a world" By ragteller from Tofield, AB Contest Contender!
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These contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25!
Here is a tip for when you are using powdered cleanser (like Comet) for your bathroom. When you first open it and peel the tape off the holes, just move the tape over and only have 2-3 holes showing. You never need as much cleanser as it says and this helps so you don't over do it by accident By Kmcb59 from Leavenworth, WA Contest Contender!
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Link: Stop Phone Book Delivery YellowPagesGoesGreen.org is the Movement Against Unsolicited Phone Book Delivery. IF YOU NEED A BOOK, SIMPLY CALL AND ORDER ONE. I have signed up to remove my home or office from receiving the telephone directories. What a great tip, especially now that I see scads of phone books sitting under mailboxes all over the place. Most have been there for weeks already, all wet from the rain. By GreenGirls from Summerfield, FL Editor's Note: Be sure to follow the links. If you don't have the name exact, it will take you to a phony site. You should see a photo of a mountain at the top of the correct page, not a bunch of links to unrelated subjects. Contest Contender!
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Look For New Items At Garage Sales Going to garage sales has always been a hobby of mine. Something that is very cost effective is when people have new items that have never been used. It might not be something that I particularly use but get it and put it away for gift giving throughout the year. Then if there's an unexpected house warming or birthday party, you have a gift already to go. Even if a friend is having a hard day, their face lights up with a little surprise that maybe cost me .50 (but they don't know that). I have also found beautiful gift bags and paper for wrapping. It saves money and is convenient when you need it. By Fran from Meadville, PA Contest Contender!
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While I have a big calendar book and a smaller one in my purse, I need a more constant reminder of my medical appointments. What I do now is write them with day, date, time, doctor's name and phone number on a sheet of paper and tape it to side of computer near the front edge. I rewrite the list as necessary. They could also be written on a dry erase board attached to front or side of refrigerator. Source: Me and my forgetful mind. By knitter926 from Bloomington, IL Contest Contender!
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I had some polished stones and was playing around with Super Glue and I glued a couple of stones onto the desk at the end so the things would not fall off. I did the same thing by gluing a nickel on the TV Stand, partly as a joke, but it worked so well I left it on. By Robyn Fed from Hampton TN Contest Contender!
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Use Artificial Bouquets as Hair Accessories This is a alternative to buying hair accessories that typically cost $3 and up! You know those bouquets that sell for 99 cents at the dollar stores or Wal-Mart? You can purchase them and use them as hair accessories! You will get around 5-6 flowers for 99 cents. You will need a large bobby pin to secure the flower in your hair. By Clara711 from Whittier, CA Contest Contender!
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I am 17 years old. Recently when I went and stayed with my best friend. I noticed that I started getting a wart on my big toe. So of course I picked at it. She is the only person I've been around that has warts, but she said hers were "viral". I've tried the whole 9 yards with the freeze off product; it doesn't work. I now have that one on my big toe, I have another on my 3rd toe and also one between my big and second toe. I believe they're seed warts, but I'm not sure. I want to get rid of them. Help me, please. They are so annoying, big time. If you have any suggestions I would really like to know. Thanks. Ashley. By Ashley from Tifton, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf100361.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Coffee Stain Off Plastic Carafe Lid Anyone have any suggestions for removing coffee stains from a white plastic coffee carafe lid ? By Balber from Buffalo Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf626970.tip.html
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Rate It: I need to know if l need longer posts, if I step off on a privacy fence with a drop of about twenty inches from point a to b? I also need to know that if I place the panels on center won't there be a partial reveal of the post at the top when the next panel is dropped in place? By bosherbob from Colonie, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58157328.tip.html
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Rate It: Are there any eBay sellers on here? I am trying to begin selling on eBay, but I am wondering about setting the price for shipping. How do you figure the shipping cost? By onetigger67 from OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf521053.tip.html
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Rate It: Ice Maker Not Working On KitchenAid Side-By-Side Refrigerator I have a side by side water and ice in door 5 year old Kitchenaid refrigerator. The water comes through door, but it will not make ice. By lmod from Orlando Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91982706.tip.html
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Rate It: What can I use or make to remove the odor from my daughter's bedroom carpet? Not the entire room just the area where she gets into bed and sits. By Carol from Castro Balley, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64925155.tip.html
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Rate It: Homemade Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergents I need a cheap, hypoallergenic, recipe for powdered laundry soap. By T. J. from Door Co., WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63025564.tip.html
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Rate It: George Foreman Parts in the UK Where can I purchase parts for a George Foreman grill, serial # 12617? By REES T. from Bridgewater, Somerset UK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24986339.tip.html
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Rate It: I bought a purse; it is cream colored with silver Coach letters all over the purse. When I ordered it, I thought it was all silver. I don't like the cream color. I was wondering if I could dye it black, but still keep the letters silver? Please help, its a very expensive purse and I don't want to ruin it. Since I ordered it online I can't send it back. By ishappy from Winfield, KS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43060387.tip.html
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Rate It: Helping Improve a Child's Concentration on Studies I have two kids studying in 8th and 6th standard respectively. My elder son has no interest in studies, due to lack of concentration. He has no sincerity. I have taken them in UCMASS studies through abacus, but the level of concentration has not increased. What can I do? Please help me. By kuljeet from India Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77483651.tip.html
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Rate It: Replacement for Eddie Bauer Pure for Men Cologne I have used the men's cologne, Pure by Eddie Bauer. Now they have discontinued it and I am looking for a replacement. The reason I liked Pure so much was because it had a clean scent and I had many compliments from women, so looking for something similar. Thanks. Lary By Lary1047 from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67730654.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like information, on a Shih tzu dog, 5 years of age. A lady that has to move to another state is giving him to me in a week. Will this dog take to me, being that he has been with this family for 5 years? Thanks for any info. By cddavis.2006 from Sharpsburg, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56388943.tip.html
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Rate It: Looking for help with 50th anniversary ideas. By denise80 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf659191.tip.html
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Rate It: My birthday's October 26 and since it's pretty close to Halloween, I wanted some type of costume party. But I'm not really into the Halloween stuff, and I wanted it somewhat formal. So I decided a formal Masquerade Ball would be a lot of fun. The only thing I did find so far was my colors. I found a website that had a few color suggestions and I liked hot pink, lime green, and silver. I had read something about a neon Masquerade, but it'd be kind of hard to find supplies to match. My mom and I are planning my Sweet 16 together this summer and we think we've found a place, but I'm still looking for maybe a cheaper place so I could have more for the actual party. I also have no idea what to do for entertainment. Of course a DJ, but I'm worried that won't occupy everyone for the whole time. I'm totally stuck on ideas for party favors, although I did find a pretty good website today that helped a little bit. Any ideas you have would be a great help. By oceanshorizonx from New Jersey Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51507191.tip.html
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Rate It: What time is tax free weekend? By hanna97 from Goldsboro, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14487895.tip.html
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Rate It: I adopted a Pomeranian dog about 1 1/2 yrs ago. She is going to be 11 years old in November. She is wonderful, friendly, playful, and protective. My problem is when she barks it's very shrill and my cat is going to loose it one of these days. I had this cat for 5 years before the dog became part of the family. I think she has accepted this change very well, except for the barking which the pom only does at certain times, but it is "shrill". Does anyone have any suggestions barring debarking which my Vet won't do anyway? Here is a pic of my little part time barker. By dacharby from San Jose, CA
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Rate It: I have 3 toy poodles that I spend too much money getting groomed. Can anyone tell me how I can learn to do this myself? I really need some help with this. Thanks. ms. grammie By ms. grammie from Utah Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31931286.tip.html
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Rate It: I accidentally turned white clothes pink. How do I get them back to white? By josephrmll from 00623 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf837904.tip.html
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Rate It: I have kitchen pressboard cabinets that have a white plastic like covering. All of the plastic is cracking and when I peel it back it is press board, how do I go about painting these cabinets instead of replacing them? By janai_marie from Galliano, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87989582.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone use a water pic type cleaner? What success have you had with one and would you suggest a specific brand? By txbetty from Lubbock, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18115794.tip.html
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Rate It: Trouble Loading Software on Computer For some reason my computer won't let me load any software. I can't retrieve pictures from a disk, I can't load Digital Image (which worked fine on my other computer), nothing loads from my CD reader. When I try setup.exe I get a "not found" message, and I don't seem to have Setup Wizard at all, even when the disc I try to run has it. What's going on, and how do I get my computer to read things? By Chiismychi from Tucson, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87270649.tip.html
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Rate It: After Effects of Tooth Extraction I have a date four days after getting my tooth pulled. Will it be okay to kiss? Will my breath be okay? If not how long will it be okay for my breath to be okay? By LeeLeona from Largo, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16747111.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Rid of Giardia Parasites in Yard How do I rid my soil of parasites? My puppy contracted giardia and my yard is the only place she's been. Hardiness Zone: 5a By hoyerl from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49467036.tip.html
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Rate It: I just got a dwarf bunny last week. How long does it usually take for them to get used to a new home? He's peed on my couch a few times which I remedied by putting a doubled up sheet on it. He's pooped in many places, although the person said it's litter boxed trained. I put the little litter box that he has in his cage in the private corner of the living room. Any suggestions on how to have him "go" in the appropriate place? I would appreciate any help that you might be able to give me. By lrrn567 from Bristol, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92619861.tip.html
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Rate It: Dog Flea Drops Accidentally Put on Cat My husband put dog flea medication on my cat. I gave her a bath with dish soap. She is just not all there. All she does is sleep and sometimes looks like she is dead. What else can I do? I can't get to a vet at this time; will she be OK? Please help. By donnab39 from Rincon, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81321235.tip.html
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Rate It: Making a Sweet Sixteen Candle Ceremony Display I want to make a Sweet Sixteen Candle Ceremony display. I would like to use 4, 6, 8, and 10 inch by 2 inch thick candles. My idea is to space the candle out on a round board, we want a beach theme, so we would cover with sand and hibiscus flowers and shells. Any ideas on how to put it together so it would look somewhat like a sandcastle? By kgillott from Huntington, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94931634.tip.html
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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:
Skin Care For Less
Magazines and television today are overflowing with advertisements for skin care products, expensive skin care products. In a society focused on looking perfect and young, this is expected. However, while I'll never look like the glamorous women I see on TV, I can keep a tight skin regimen for much less than the ads on TV advertise.
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