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Vol. 8, Num. 103, May 27, 2009 (Read It Online) We have winners for the first contest using the rating system. Winners were chosen based on their 10 day "thumbs up" total. Here are the winners: Pet Contest Winner Isis (Domestic Shorthair) Photo Contest Winner Nursing Home Beauty Pageant Tip Contest Winners Who Remembers Paper Dolls? Make an Automatic Computer Virus Alert Recipe Contest Winner Italian Mozzarella Chicken Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Here is a photo of a grapevine basket that I had placed in our garage. I was going to use it for something else. What a surprise to find that a mother bird decided to use it to build her nest! This really surprised my hubby and me since there is so much activity in our garage. I hope that you can see that there are at least two eggs in the nest and the mother bird has over compensated the size of the nest and has a very small opening for her to go in and out. We are trying to steer clear of the basket in hopes that the bird will continue to sit on the nest and have babies soon. I will definitely put the basket up in a tree once the babies are finished using it so that it can be used again. Source: Me: Amazed once again at the wonders of wildlife! By Southeastgeorgiapeach from Jesup, GA Contest Contender!
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To make an heirloom picture, I bought a large frame from a garage sale, a doily that was in my family and rather fragile, and a sheet of blue (you can use any color, that matches your decor) and mount the doily (hanky, etc) and you have a beautiful memory to hang on your wall. Source: I've seen them in stores and they are very expensive By Sandy from Harwood Heights, IL Contest Contender!
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Alice in her color-coordinated bed. In fact, everything in the house seems to be color coordinated just for her. Jill Contest Contender!
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Bugsy is a 4 1/2 year old Boston Terrier. I got Bugsy at 6 weeks old. I drove 100 miles to get him. He's like a lazy old man. He does get a spirit of energy once in a while. I swear he's part human. Look at the expression on his face! By mjcook65 from Indiana Contest Contender!
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This is a tip regarding storage of items. When our luggage is no longer usable for travel (broken wheel, ripped pocket, etc., I turn the suitcase into a storage container for seasonal items, extra blankets and holiday linens. It keeps the items clean and ready for future use. Boxes can give off color damage, and plastic tears easily so this is a great way to store things. I use an airline luggage tag to identify what items are stored in each suitcase. Works for me! By Kathleen from Fort Collins, CO Contest Contender!
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Rewash Unmatched Socks to Find Mates I do a lot of laundry. When I discover the unmatched socks, they go into a small basket nearby. The next time I run the white load through (or the color load for colored socks), I add the mismatched socks to it. Usually the mate will be found this way, and it isn't another chore of going through a large amount of unmatched socks. By Chicerena from Fresno, CA Contest Contender!
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Be Wary Of Flea Medication Allergies Please test your cat for allergies to flea meds by applying only one drop at a time. Flea meds almost killed my cat. I've been up all night, every hour force-feeding water to my cat. He was so sick, he went 48 hours without eating or drinking anything and had a fever after I applied the recommended dosage of "ADVANTAGE" flea drops to his neck (which I bought at the vet). Thankfully today, he's feeling much better and is eating and drinking again. What a scare that was! I've since heard many stories of seizures and foaming at the mouth in cats with allergies or sensitivities. My friend tried just one 1 drop and his cat started foaming at the mouth! I believe the dosage on these "once monthly" flea drops (for the back of the neck) should read: Apply half now then the other half in 2 weeks. This way their little bodies won't be overwhelmed with so much toxic poison at once! My cat is allergic to the "natural" flea drops (they contain strong Peppermint and Eucalyptus oils) so next time I will try just one drop of "Revolution" (a different brand) and if he has no reaction after 24 hours, I'll only apply half the dose and the other half 2 weeks later! After calling my Vet, they say these products can shut down their organs (like kidneys and liver) and also cause seizures in many cats. I wonder why you don't hear about this until it happens to your cat? I hate to give him anything toxic like this, but I'm extremely allergic to fleas. By Cyinda from near Seattle Contest Contender!
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When eating out at fast food restaurants, we are usually given too many napkins that end up in the trash. Now we fold them up and take them with us. They end up in the car for kid clean up, in the purse for emergencies, on the vanity for makeup removal, in the kitchen as a substitute for paper towels or on the table as - surprise - napkins. I'm sure you can come up with lots of places to use these leftover napkins. We never let them go to waste. Source: We have been doing this for several years now. By marchall from San Juan, Puerto Rico Contest Contender!
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A saltwater boat is so very difficult, and expensive, to keep clean. I was using SoftScrub to clean my bay boat, but ran out one day. I had a choice as to whether I should go to the store and buy more, or make some myself. I took the same amounts of powdered Tide and bleach and mixed them in the same bottle that I'd had the SoftScrub in. It works like a champ. It turns the boat white as snow. By 01indianbob from La Porte, TX Contest Contender!
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A good use for those business cards that are attached to magnets. You can cut a photo to size and glue to magnet and place on your refrigerator. By Kate from Gainesvile, FL Contest Contender!
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Keeping Clothes from Getting Wrinkled Looking for a way to keep your hanging clothes from getting wrinkled? I have the solution. And best of all it's easy and it's free. When hanging my clothes in my closet on the wire rack, instead of hanging them on the bottom bar where the clothes get all scrunched up together, I hang them on the top bar, placing one hanger in the space between each of the cross bars. This keeps them separated just enough so they don't get scrunched, and therefore keeping the clothes from getting wrinkled. When I take something off the hanger, I hang the empty hanger on the bottom shelf toward the front of the closet. Every few days I take all the empty hangers and transfer them to the laundry room to be handy when I'm taking clothes out of the dryer. By Cricketnc from Parkton, NC Contest Contender!
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Removing Paint from Cell Phone How can I remove paint from the outside of my cell phone, without damaging it? By taylor_rolyat from Lexington, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30504282.tip.html
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Rate It: Well it was my birthday around 2 weeks ago and I still haven't decided what present to get from my mum. I really want an iPod. Which is better and iPod Touch or Nano? Thanks. By gemmab from Feilding, New Zealand Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26643309.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Dog Urine Smell from Leather Loveseat How can I get dog urine smell out of a leather loveseat. It is saturated into the filling under the leather. By monaosb from Montgomery, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41974429.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Body Odor from Furniture How do I get rid of the horrible smell of stinky feet and body odor from my furniture without breaking the bank? By cleanhome from Orange County, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70296681.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Pool Chlorine Tablets in the Toilet Is it safe to use the big chlorine tablets for a swimming pool in the toilet? Like the Clorox tablets only larger? I buy them by the bucket full in the summer and wondered if it is safe in the commode, too? By ladylynnk from South Texas Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71881028.tip.html
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Rate It: Diatomaceous Earth For Eliminating Fleas Can dogs take diatomaceous internally for fleas? By anners from Sacramento, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21400841.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a lemon tree with many lemons. Can I clean a bathtub safely with lemon juice and baking soda? Any other uses for the lemons? Thank you. By Pamela from Sun Lakes, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf266088.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm starting my planning early for my mother's 75th birthday party in May, 2013. I'm having a time deciding what to do. My daughter suggested whatever theme we go with, we ought to use her birthstone color which is emerald. My sisters and I thought of a masquerade of some sort. We don't want it to be formal, but we don't want it to be jeans and a tee either. The party definitely has to be fun, lively, silly (almost), yet unique. Any ideas? By mtonemah from Oklahoma City, OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf616685.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know of a natural remedy for a callous on the bottom of my foot? It is on my left foot, on the left side which makes it hard to reach. I tried soaking it in Epsom salts. Thank you. By Pamela from Sun Lakes, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf337974.tip.html
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Rate It: Could someone please help me find a way to clean off the grilled-on grease that coats the inside of my propane barbecue grill? I believe the body is aluminum. Currently, I am using a strong solution of Boraxo and washing soda. This cuts the grime, but I'm having to baby it along and it takes quite a while. At least, this mixture does not bother the paint. Is there a cleaning product or recipe that you have used and it came out the way you liked? Please let us know. Thank you. By extremefrugalist from Baltimore, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf840462.tip.html
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Rate It: Name Ideas for a Pet Food Pantry My husband and I are starting a non-profit pet food pantry. It essentially supplies supplemental pet food to low/no income people, as a way to help keep pets from ending up in the shelters. There is another pet pantry about an hour away that has been a great relief for people in need. Now, we are trying to think of a creative name for it. We'd like to (somehow) include our rescue dog's name, Chance. He was a shelter dog that had been picked up off of the streets, very hungry. He is very special to us, and I hate to think that other pets out there might be going hungry. Any advice regarding a pantry name, especially with his name in it, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much everyone, and God bless! By LuvMyFurKids from Dorr, MI
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Rate It: I'm not really sure what breed she is, but she seems to be at least part Husky to me and my family. What do you think? By Lorahanne from Houston, TX
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Rate It: I just found out that my cat who is so much one of the family has feline diabetes. I will now have to give him insulin injections twice a day. Are there any places to get the insulin for less or free. My income is beyond low. Joe is the cat on the right and is now half that size. Thank you. By hairyjoe from port Clinton, OH
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Rate It: Plastic Outdoor Chairs Feel Gritty My patio chairs are only 2 yrs old, but they look like they are 100! They are light beige in color, and plastic. Below is a picture. My problem is, after only 2 yrs, the plastic is all gritty feeling and has a powdery stuff that comes off on my clothes. I have loungers that I thought were made of the same material that are 4 yrs old, and they are still smooth and shiny like new. But this happens with every chair type seat I get for the deck. Can anyone tell my why, and what I can do about it? By Cricketnc from Parkton, NC
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Rate It: My 5 year old granddaughter needs to stop sucking her thumb before starting kindergarten in the fall. It is causing dental and speech problems. Mom and I are out of ideas. Any ideas will be appreciated. By penguingranny55 from Un City, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55631429.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have any ideas what breeds my dog could be? She is very fast. She is so scared of everything though. I have tried so many things to help her. She spends most of her time up under my bed or in her kennel. It just breaks my heart! The only time she looks like she is having any fun is at the dog park or at night when it quiets down. By trundgirl from Cincinnati, OH
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Rate It: Will Filing for Bankruptcy Affect a Judgment? I have a friend who is having financial problems. They started a long time ago and have escalated since a recent divorce. He really needs help and I cannot advise him. He has some old credit card debt that he is trying to pay off and one company has a judgment against him. He only owns a small home, an old van, and very little else. Someone has told hm to file bankruptcy, but his largest debt ($8 or $9,000.00) is the one that has a judgment. I do not believe that he can remove this with a bankruptcy. Can someone please tell me if a bankruptcy would affect a judgment? By cybergrannie from FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77642028.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Paint Marker from Rubber Does anyone know how to remove Forney Black Paint Marker on soft rubber. I've tried everything from Magic Eraser to alcohol. They didn't remove the black marks but damaged the surface of the rubber. By QCL from Seattle, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75920275.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm turning 15 this July, and I don't know what to do. I mean, I was looking at some ideas already. Maybe a haunted house, but that's for a more Fall birthday. I can't do the masquerade either, because that's what I want for my 16th. One more problem I have is, I might have a double birthday with my friend who was born one month before me. Sadly she leaves on vacation pretty soon after school gets out. Help. What ideas do you have? By musicluver722 from San Diego, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19665181.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing a Trident Diesel Head Gasket How do I remove and rebuild the head gasket on a Trident 2-4 diesel? By evergreen forestry from Kyogle Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17172946.tip.html
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Rate It: Dawn detergent is often talked about on this site. Does anyone know what the UK equivalent is? Thanks. By Julia Walton from UK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83563847.tip.html
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Rate It: Ingredients for Homemade Milk Paint Can anyone tell me where to buy "hydrated lime" Borax and "lime-proof pigments" in Baltimore City, Maryland? We want to make our own Milk Paint. We have googled our brains out trying to locate the basic ingredients. We are not going to purchase the prepackaged types! Home Depot type stores can't tell me which type of lime is "hydrated". Lawn and garden folks can't answer either. We need plain Borax. Not Boraxo because that has detergent surfactants in it. Where or how can we get our hands on some? Lastly, what in the devil are "lime-proof pigments" for this paint? Businesses who sell these can't tell me either! Please help alleviate this torture. We are stumped! Also, if you have an exterior paint recipe you have made and really liked how it turned out, please tell us! Thanks ahead of time. By extremefrugalist from Baltimore, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39600464.tip.html
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Rate It: Places of Interest Near Lake Michigan My husband and I live in Illinois and we are planning on taking a 4 day trip along Lake Michigan in lower Michigan. Are there any places of interest that we would not want to miss while there? We like antiquing and sightseeing. Thanks for any ideas. By Bonnielou from Zion, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55344848.tip.html
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Rate It: We have a lot of boxwood plants that were doing beautifully but now the leaves have all kinds of white spots on them and also the leaves are curling and with little holes. I am afraid they have mold and also some disease or bug problems. Any ideas? How can i get rid of it? Thanks. Hardiness Zone: 8a By tazangel52 from Redding, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73513987.tip.html
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Rate It: I also would like to know where to buy the TIDE brand essential oil fragrance. By stusan from Syracuse Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53057169.tip.html
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Rate It: Wild Blue Internet Service Reviews I'm looking for high speed internet. I would like to know if anyone has Wild Blue Internet and if it is any good. I don't have a lot of money to play with, so I would like to do it right the first time. Can anyone help me ? Thank you. By B K from Farmington, MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62783939.tip.html
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Rate It: Something red on my iron burned onto a yellow cotton/spandex blouse. Does anyone know how to get the mark off, without ruining the blouse? By MFO from Roslyn, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84684300.tip.html
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Rate It: Decorating the Deck for My Wedding I am getting married in about 2 weeks (June 6th, 2009). We are getting married on our deck and having the reception inside. I really need to figure out how to decorate the deck soon. It is longer than wide, but huge (length of the house). Any ideas are very much appreciated. By Future Mrs. McCarthy from Marietta, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31660544.tip.html
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Rate It: Canopy Frame for Garden Treasures Baja Swing I am trying to locate a canopy frame for a Garden Treasures Baja Swing. By 711burris from Knoxville, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71331385.tip.html
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