Daily Thrifty Tips
Volume Three, Number 33, May 4, 2004
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Today we have 6 new tips and a recipe for making your own sports
drink.
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Susan
Dessert for One Person
I make a dessert using the microwave for one serving. 1/2 cup
ouick cooking oatmeal or 1 pkg. of any flavor instant oatmeal, 2
tablespoon margarine or butter melted, 2 tablespoon brown sugar,
any kind of dessert spices (cinnamon, nutmeg,etc.) 1 peeled and
cored medium apple. Put the sliced apples into a microwaveable
small bowl. Mix the other ingredients and sprinkle over the apple
slices. Microwave for 2 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes. I
make this for breakfast or for a dessert. - Maepearl from Texas
Do you have any "Dessert for One Person" ideas?
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Save Socks for Dusting
When white socks are starting to wear out and they are ready to
toss out... DON'T. Save them for dusting and polishing
furniture. Slip one over your hand and ole, a freebie dust
cloth. If you prefer, you can coat them with a light spray of
PLEDGE (or whatever other brand you prefer). HAPPY DUSTING.
By joesgirl
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Freeze Stains with Hairspray
Carry a travel-size can of hair spray in your purse. It doesn't
take up much room. If you accidentally stain your clothes with an
ink pen, wine, lipstick or practically anything, spray the stain
with the hairspray. It will "freeze" it until you can clean it.
It works! No ancient chinese secret! I have saved many a garment
with a small can of Rave!
By MartArtist
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Inexpensive Meal: Eat Breakfast for Dinner
At least once a week, have breakfast for dinner, eggs are so
inexpensive. And there are so many ways to prepare them,
omelets, pancakes, french toast. A half dozen eggs and a loaf of
day old bread can feed a family of 4, and that whole meal would
probably cost under $2.
By Leslie Greene
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Peeling and Preparing Vegetables
When cooking, making salads, peeling and preparing vegetables, I
lay an open plastic grocery bag in my sink bowl to hold the
waste. When I'm finished cleaning, peeling, cutting, etc. I then
tie the bag, throw the whole thing in the trash. Makes for very
easy clean-up.
By Gena Rae
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Grocery List Strategy
I use the back of an envelope affixed to the refrigerator with a
magnet to write my ongoing grocery list. Then when I'm ready to
go to the store, I select the coupons I need and put them right
in the envelope.
By Nancy Wall
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Make Your Own Sports Drink
This is an easy to make alternative to some of the name brand
sports drinks. If you are exercising for more than 30 minutes you
may benefit from a fluid-replacement sports drink.
- 1 can orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (Optional: use for heavy or long workouts)
- water
Mix the ingredients with enough water to equal 1 gallon. Store
in the fridge. If this solution is too sweet, add extra water to
the solution. The salt in this drink will give the electrolytes
you need for a long work out.
An even easier recipe: 1 cup of orange juice, 1 cup of water and
a pinch of salt.
General Tips: Drink 1 to 2 cups of fluid 30 minutes before you
exercise and 1/2 to 1 cup of fluid every 15 minutes of exercise.
Money Saving Tip: For mild workouts or short workouts water will
provide sufficient hydration and save you money. Having said
that, a better tasting beverage may encourage you to drink more
liquids which is important when working out for any duration.
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New Requests:
I Need a Summer Job
Hello, I am looking for ideas for a summer job. I am in the 8th
grade and not old enough to get most jobs yet. Any ideas?
-April
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Looking for BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Howdy, I am a college student, looking for a good bbq recipe for
bbq chicken sandwiches. Thanks
-Dan_wsu
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Home remedy for my dog's yeast infection in her ears.
My 1 1/2 year old mutt is continually getting yeast infections in
her ears. The ointment we get from the vet is very expensive and
was wondering if anyone knew of a home remedy. Supposedly this is
caused by allergies. Thanks so much!
-Kathy
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Saving Money on Graduation: Senior Pictures, Announcements and Other Expenses.
My son is about to finish his junior year in high school. The
expenses in preparation for his senior year and graduation have
already begun. Does anyone have any creative ideas on how to save
money on items such as senior pictures, announcements and all
those other expenses and still make it nice? We already plan to
make our own announcements. I appreciate any feedback.
-Linda
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Susan
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