Daily Thrifty Tips - May 10, 2007

Volume Six, Number 92, May 10, 2007 (Read It Online) Removing Rust From Baking Pans How can I remove rust from metal baking pans? Doreen from Suffield, CT Post Feedback Here Thanks for reading, Susan 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: Small Broom Wall Decor Toby (Yorkiepoo) Toddler's Dress Clothespin Holder Today's Tips: Buy Clothes on Ebay Turn Off Water When Brushing Teeth Cheap and Easy Window Cleaning Buy Gas Midweek My Mom's "Lid" Drawer Laundry Tips Remembering To Take Items With You Candle Too Big For Candle Stick? Use Lotion When Doing Paperwork New Requests: Birthday Banner Ideas Substitution For Non-Dairy Creamer Using Peanut Oil Instead of Vegetable Oil Removing Rust from Nails and Screws Towns and Cities in Southern Tennessee and Northern Georgia Freezing Bananas Removing Rust From Baking Pans Cleaning High Chair Trays Tips for Dark Skin Snail Repellents Homemade Tilex Shower Cleaner Cleaning Refrigerator Seal (Gaskets) Uses for Formula Cans More Reading: Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled (Fire Hazard) Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Restaurants Recall Rooster Kitchen Stools (Collapse Hazard) Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glassware (Laceration Hazard) 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: Small Broom Wall Decor These 6 inch brooms can be made to match any decor, and made for your own use or as gifts, used as gift tie-ons, or sold at a craft fair. Although I haven't tried it yet, I'm thinking they might even be a cute addition to a summer wreath. My brooms were particularly cost effective to make as I purchased all of my materials at garage sales. View This Craft: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73716750.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Toby (Yorkiepoo) This is Toby. He is an 8 month old Yorkiepoo. I bought him at a flea market. He loves to play catch. He's my other little angel! By Mary from Dunnellon, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46080581.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Toddler's Dress Clothespin Holder If you have a leftover toddler's dress or buy one at a garage sale, here's a cute way to recycle it into a clothespin holder. View This Craft: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91296742.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | 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: Buy Clothes on Ebay I have two teenagers. I buy all of their clothing off of Ebay for less than I would pay in stores. Some are brand new, some are gently used. I bought my daughter 6 shirts all with tags for $12.00. I also bought my son 2 name brand shirts for $10.00, they sell for 14.99 in the store. By Pam Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98745438.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Turn Off Water When Brushing Teeth On TV I saw some quick info. The one that impressed me the most was the fact that they said if you leave the water running when you brush your teeth, it wastes three gallons of water. You may not agree with the 3 gallon assessment, but how about if you just turn the water off until you need it? By Holly from Richardson, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30836218.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cheap and Easy Window Cleaning Spring cleaning has arrived and time to clean all your windows. This year I purchased an empty spray bottle for $1.00 and a gallon jug of windshield washer cleaner for $1.69. I use a squeegee for a streak free shine. Cheapest way and easy way to clean those dreaded windows. By Carol from Massachusetts Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62705914.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Buy Gas Midweek I have heard more than once that gasoline prices are lower in the middle of the week (Tues., Wed.) than on the weekend. By Holly from Richardson, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60661909.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print My Mom's "Lid" Drawer My Mom has always had a drawer in the kitchen that all of us kids called the "lid drawer." There are always more lids than containers to match and it is always the one drawer that you have to yank open. Usually that is because there are too many lids and/or the rubber band ball has gotten too big. And, every time you force it open, out come the bread ties, spare string wrapped around a pencil that hasn't been sharpened since 1959, and a small super ball that looks like an eye ball that I placed in the drawer for safe-keeping in 1964. It was the place to go in the time of need for something of aid when in dire straits. When my eyeglasses broke one weekend in the fifth grade, I went to the lid drawer for a bread tie. Socks falling down? "Get a rubber band out of the lid drawer." You could always find some spare change in there, too. I had a falling out with the lid drawer in the Seventh Grade when a friend spent the night and turned her mouth in disgust when asking for a paper clip for her book report. "Look in the lid drawer," I said. "The WHAT drawer? We only use Tupperware." Until recently, when my fiance helped me pack my kitchen while moving after living at the same residence for fourteen years, I had wiped the memory of the "lid drawer" from my mind. "You're gonna throw out this stuff, aren't you?" he asked after jerking open the drawer in the far corner of the kitchen. "Nnnooo! Don't touch that drawer," I yelled. "What do you need all of the lids for? You don't have that many containers. And what the heck do you need all of these wine corks for? This is all junk." "Junk!? How do you think we store all of the leftovers that you cook? And when I start all of my seedlings in the spring, are you gonna wipe up the water that leaks out? No. Because I put those lids underneath the pots. And when you get around to staining that table, are you just going to let the stain just drip all over the floor? And what about when we can't find a coaster? Are you gonna let that drink put a ring on your newly-stained table? And . . ." My fiance pulled the lids out of the trash and packed them up to move to their new drawer. I realized that you can't fight frugality . . . and why? At least I don't keep a rubber band ball. My brother does. Becky from Charlotte, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90276736.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Laundry Tips A lot of power and water is used doing your laundry. Here are a few tips to help decrease the impact of doing laundry on your utility bills. Wash in cold water Wash full loads Line dry clothing whenever possible Clean lint trap every load. Dry full loads, but not too full. You need the air to circulate Post your favorite laundry tips. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf201441.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Remembering To Take Items With You Tips for remembering to bring items with you when you walk out the door. By The Front Door Whenever I need to remember to take anything with me I leave the item or items by the front door so that I will see them as I leave. By Robin Block The Front Door Put them in front of the door so that the item blocks you from opening the door. If I don't do this I just walk right past the item. By Mari Count The Items This works like magic. Count all the items you can't leave your house without (for me it's keys, money, phone, ID, cigarettes). Remember that that's 5 items (maybe differnet for you). Before you leave, count to make sure you have your X number of items. It broke the habit of leaving stuff for me. You can also make up a word/sentence, with a letter for each item you need to get. By Sam Hang a Bag on the Door Knob Hanging a small bag on the door knob of your front door to hold keys, lipstick, address or to-do book, pen, etc. will make sure that you take everything essential with you when you run out the door. Toss mail to be mailed that day, a shopping list, your daily coupons, a watch, or anything else you need, into that little bag and as you run out the door, grab it and put it into your chosen purse or handbag of the day! By Leanne Post your ideas below. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf594674.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Candle Too Big For Candle Stick? Candles too thick for your candle holders? Just dip the end of the candle into hot (just boiled) water for a few moments to soften the wax, immediately push the candle into the candle holders and the excess will be pushed out of the way. By Irish Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf473563.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Use Lotion When Doing Paperwork When going through paper work keep lotion on hand. This makes the paper easier to grab and helps to prevent paper cuts. By Erica Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf149143.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Friends of ThriftyFun Dear Webby's Humor Letter Webby publishes our tips daily! A very funny newsletter. Webby now has a blog, read his latest newsletter as well as back issues here: http://webby.com/humor/blog/ More Information: http://webby.com/humor New Requests: Birthday Banner Ideas I'm having a banner made for my son's high school graduation party. He's into mud mogging with big trucks big time, and I am needing help with what to put on the banner. I'm going to have congratulations and his name on it, but i would like to have something catchy on it. Please help! Rebecca from Smithville, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17353890.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Substitution For Non-Dairy Creamer Have you read the ingredient list for non-dairy powdered creamer? Kinda scary. I love the price and the way it tastes and flavors my coffee, though. I am looking for a replacement that is just as creamy. I don't like milk or half and half. Just curious if anyone else has any creamy substitutions? (I don't like flavored creamers either). Thanks so much, just trying to be healthier! Robin from Marietta, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79975555.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Using Peanut Oil Instead of Vegetable Oil Does any one know if you can substitute vegetable oil with peanut oil? Please let me know asap. I am baking honey bars. Thanks for all your help, Deb from Largo Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77934597.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Removing Rust from Nails and Screws How do you remove rust from nails and screws? The nails and screws are perfectly good nails they have just been in damp quarters. The coke idea has already been proven to be a hoax so now I am lost as to how to get the rust off, so I need help from all of you guys. How do i get rust off from perfectly good nails and screws? Donna from TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55461674.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Towns and Cities in Southern Tennessee and Northern Georgia I am looking for information on towns/cities in southern Tennessee or northern GA. I am thinking of moving into one of those two areas when I retire. Any information would be greatly appreciated. az2010 from Easthampton, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27116206.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Freezing Bananas I have a few bananas that are starting to turn. I want to use them in a recipe but can't make it till sunday. If I put the bananas in the freezer will they be alright to make the recipe sunday? Tia, Michele from Syracuse, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57940725.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Removing Rust From Baking Pans How can I remove rust from metal baking pans? Doreen from Suffield, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13524846.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cleaning High Chair Trays Does anyone know how to get stains out of high chair trays? Especially tomato stains. Melle from Oklahoma City, OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42533028.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Tips for Dark Skin I have a dark and pigmented skin. Is there any way to improve my complexion and skin texture. Preferably suggest some homemade masks. Please help! Shivani from India, Delhi Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18894919.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Snail Repellents How do I keep the snails away from my house. They are taking over! Kristen from Springfield, MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50001495.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Homemade Tilex Shower Cleaner Does anyone have the home made recipe for the store brand Tylex that is used to spray on the shower encloser after each shower? We had it but can't find it now. Thanks, Marylin from Florida Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97130260.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cleaning Refrigerator Seal (Gaskets) How do you clean black mold off refrigerator gaskets? I really need to clean it up before company arrives in 2 days. Fionar from Arlington Heights, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf521348.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Uses for Formula Cans I would like to use the formula cans for my son's first birthday but dont know how, any ideas? I don't have a theme yet. Gaby from Roswell, New Mexico Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf258397.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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: Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled (Fire Hazard) Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24879712.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Restaurants Recall Rooster Kitchen Stools (Collapse Hazard) Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25484733.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glassware (Laceration Hazard) Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87704576.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Interactive Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users. Seed Swap! Swap seeds with other ThriftyFun.com users.