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Vol. 7, Num. 8, January 11, 2008 (Read It Online) Next week's Saving Money On... newsletter is about Saving Money on Jeans. Do you have any tips to share? Submit them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf676022.tip.html Thanks for reading, Susan
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New Year's Eve we got 6 inches of snow mixed with rain. It created havoc driving, but it sure left us with a beautiful picture outside for days. This photo was my view on January 3, 2008 from my computer room window. It was a sunny morning and just so pretty I quickly grabbed my camera and took this.
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Rate It: Craft: How to Make a Diaper Cake Diaper Cakes are all the rage as a baby shower gift. Here are instruction on how to make one for half the cost of buying one.
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Rate It: Bless your garden with the warmth and good cheer of a benevolent sun.
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Rate It: Angel is 6 years old and is a Rottweiler and Labrador, mixed. We previously had two other dogs that were the same breed as Angel and they had puppies. She was in one of those litters.
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Attach Microfiber Cloths To Cleaning Bottles Like many others, I have discovered the glory of microfiber cloths and I use them everywhere and have been for years. One tip that has really helped to eliminate the use of paper towels, is to use a rubber band and attach a microfiber cloth to each one of my cleaning bottles. Now when I go to clean the windows, I grab the can, cloth is attached, throw the rubber brand on my wrist, and clean away. After a few cleanings, I throw the cloths in the wash and replace them with clean ones. Easy! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54348494.tip.html
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Rate It: Make Rules for Next Christmas Now Start new rules for Christmas gift giving... now! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39780644.tip.html
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Rate It: Have Them Pick Their Own Gift From Thrifty Finds I am a cybergrannie and it is difficult to choose gifts for my children and grandchildren. I buy clothes and odds and ends from yard sales, thrift stores and church sales and sort these out in a small room set aside for this purpose. I have a rack for hanging clothes and shelves for folded clothes. I try to sort by size but this is not necessary. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44251387.tip.html
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Rate It: Take a piece of styrofoam or packing foam and attach this to your sewing table, sewing machine, or wall behind your sewing area with a piece of double sided tape. The packing foam works great as a pin-cushon and you'll always have a convenient place to store your pins when you sew! A sponge will also work in a pinch, but it won't attach easily to your table or wall. In place of packing foam, you can also use foam board or a piece of foam insulation, but I like to use a piece of the foam that WAS used to pack new electronic items, like printers or DVD players. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46488056.tip.html
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Rate It: Drizzle Quick Breads With Chocolate Spruce up your quick breads for a party or gift platter by slicing it into small "fingers" then drizzling with melted chocolate. I melted about a cup of chocolate chips with a teaspoon of shortening in the microwave. If you don't have piping tools for icing, just put the chocolate in a ziploc baggie and snip the corner off. Use different flavor chips to go with different kinds of bread. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11690404.tip.html
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Rate It: Store Ornaments In Christmas Tins I collect a lot of tin cans with Christmas and winter scenes and sit them throughout the house. Well guess what? A light bulb came on and, this year, I stored ornaments in them and packed them in a tote labeled "tree". I store all my Christmas stuff in storage totes and label them: Village, Tree, Outside Decorations and Inside House Decorations. My Mom taught me this. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81272544.tip.html
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Rate It: Keep A Running Tally Of Medical Expenses Through The Year I keep a running record of medical expenses by family member throughout the year. I start l/l and end 12/31. At the same time, I tally each cost on a cumulative basis. At the end of the year, I have it. Total medical costs for income tax preparation. Easy... and it works Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70271608.tip.html
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Rate It: Wash all your laundry using cold water. There are some great detergents now on the market especially made for cold water. Also, at the beginning of the rinse cycle ,put in half a cup of a water softener such as Calgon or Borax. This makes the detergent work even better and eliminates the need for fabric softener. You will see the difference in your clothing and also your electric bill! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34337092.tip.html
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Rate It: Hang Soap Pieces At Outdoor Spigot A great use for those little extra bits of bar soap is to take a mesh sack (I use the ones avocados or onions come in) and fill it with the extra bits of soap. Hang it on your outdoor spigot! It's great in the summer when you need to wash your hands after doing yard work. Hope it helps! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14934376.tip.html
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How can I get a 30 yr old wedding dress white again? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf655354.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know how to get rid of ladybugs? We have lots of them in our house! Thanks! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43597760.tip.html
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Rate It: How Do We Help a Friend with Metastasized Cancer? My friend has been diagnosed with lung cancer, metastasized from the breast. She has refused all Chemo and radiation. I know this has nothing to do with being thrifty but what do we do? She is single and used to work as a Realtor. The only family she has are her friends. There are 4 of us plus the patient. We are exhausted and she had surgery on Jan 8th. She is still in hospital. Her lungs are full of tumors. I don't know what to do and/or how to help. We are supporting her as best we can but what does that mean really? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38045829.tip.html
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Rate It: Do Magnetic Toilet Bowl Cleaners really work? I have hard water stains and scale in my toilet bowls that is difficult to get out, even with a pumice stone. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69291910.tip.html
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Rate It: Treatments for Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) I have been wearing a night guard for Bruxism (grinding teeth) for 20 years. Even with the guard and 2 or 3 vistis a year to a great dentist, I have sore teeth and gums. The doctor suggests I see an ENT for further advice. If you have had treatment for Bruxism, I am very interested in hearing about it as far as techniques used and success. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47755775.tip.html
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Rate It: Does a Dog Door Help or Hurt When Potty Training a Puppy? My four-month-old puppy has a 98% success rate eliminating outside, thanks to the dog door. My only worry is that she isn't learning how to hold it (or developing a big bladder) and that she isn't learning how to let us know when she has to go (for times when we will be at friends' houses, who don't have dog doors)? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24997507.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Rid of Ticks in My House I live in Central Florida and am battling ticks indoors and out. We have a large Shephard and a 2 year old daughter. We have professionally sprayed a number of times. I have had my dog shaved and dipped. He has a flea collar and we use Frontline. I am going crazy! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89913560.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Carpets Without a Vacuum How do I clean my carpet if I don't have a vacuum cleaner? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62672159.tip.html
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Rate It: Need Advice on Creating a Special Diet My husband is suffering from a bad case of gout. The gout has gotten really bad (in his ankle) and he is trying to combat it with his diet instead of taking the meds his doctor prescribed because of the health risks involved with the meds. He has just recently been told that his cholesterol level is super high and now he's on a special diet for that. He also suffers from diverticulitis. With the gout, diverticultis and high blood pressure, we can't seem to find any foods that that are okay to eat for all 3 conditions. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89347643.tip.html
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Rate It: Home Remedies for Dog Joint Pain Are there any home remedies for dog joint pain? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94349643.tip.html
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Rate It: Using a Pumice Stone on Porcelain Toilet Bowl I have a porcelain toilet bowl and we have well water. I read the replies on here about pumice stones but won't they hurt the porcelain bowl? My bowl has a light stain to it. What about Bon Ami or Comet? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77522651.tip.html
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Rate It: Replacing Trim and Molding in a Mobile Home We live in a double-wide and the trim needs to be replaced! Does anyone have any experience with the Styrofoam crown molding? I would appreciate tips on using it as well as trimming baseboards and door facings in the mobile home. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15822032.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I clean a spill on microfiber couches? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf544599.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like some help decorating an old cloudy mirror. I still want to see myself in it. I was thinking about a paint design. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90061266.tip.html
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Rate It: I have the colored plastic beads hanging in a doorway between the kitchen and living room. I am looking for a way to clean them while hanging as they are very old. I used to take them down and put in the bathtub, but they and I both are too old for that now. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have already tried spraying them with vinegar with newspapers underneath to catch drips to no avail. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92832287.tip.html
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Rate It: Recipe for Elvis Gooey Peanut Butter and Banana Cake Where can I find the recipe for Paula Deen's Elvis Gooey Peanut Butter and Banana Cake? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15669110.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Paint from a Leather Couch How do you remove paint from a leather couch? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88481865.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Beads that are Super Glued to a Camera My daughter super glued beads on her new digital camera. I have tried finger nail polish remover and goof off with no luck. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89386589.tip.html
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Rate It: Has anyone purchased Debbi Meyer's Green Bags? I've read mixed reviews. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12986708.tip.html
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Rate It: Speech Ideas for Receiving an Award at Work I will be receiving an award at work soon and would like to express my thanks to my coworkers. I am very shy and would like to know what to say after receiving the award. I am looking for something quick and short. I read in a book that the 2 words "thank you" is really all that is needed. Can you advise? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63805695.tip.html
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Rate It: Toilet Bowl Cleaner Brush Stuck in Toilet I have the sponge end of a toilet bowl cleaner brush stuck in my toilet. How can I unclog my toilet? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74227526.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Stuffed Animals With Music Boxes How do you clean a stuffed animal that has a wind-up music box inside? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44873851.tip.html
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Rate It: Laundry Detergent Stain on Carpet I am looking for a solution for a carpet stain, this happened when a 2 year old poured 1/2 bottle of laundry detergent on the carpet (blue color)? Please help! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57407473.tip.html
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Rate It: About 10 or so years ago Mr Food had a recipe for a white pie. Mostly egg whites I believe but it was so good that we called it Angel Food. I have lost the recipe. It is not on his site and can't find it by searching. Anyone know what this pie is? Anyone have a recipe for something similar? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98641290.tip.html
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Rate It: Coffee Stain on White Leather Lounge I have an old coffee/tea stain on the arm of my white leather lounge, and although Napisan has worked well on the rest of the leather this stain won't budge. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55490786.tip.html
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Rate It: I desperately want to grow raspberries but last year when I bought several stocks, they QUICKLY died. I think it might be due to lack of water or some heat issues during the summer... but I'm not positive. I have been told that berries in my area is REALLY hard to pull off. Any suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79508371.tip.html
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Rate It: I want to do strawberries and planted about 50 tiny starter plants. Within a few weeks I found an ant hill and a few weeks later, most plants were dead. My neighbor told me that I wont be able to grow strawberries because of the ants? Any suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71596716.tip.html
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Rate It: I have 6 kids and I need to start trying to shave my grocery bill even more. It has been suggested that I consider supplementing meat recipes with TVP (textured vegetable protein). I remember my mom using that as a kid, but not very much. Are there any recipes that I can use. My kids range in age from 11 yrs to 5 months old... so these recipes need to be kid-friendly, fast, and "discreet" (haha)... meaning I don't want my kids to suddenly become picky-eaters because of something "weird" they find in their food! Any help? Thanks in advance! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55382031.tip.html
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