Daily Thrifty Tips - September 29, 2009

Vol. 8, Num. 190, September 29, 2009 (Read It Online) Do you have any crafts to share with ThriftyFun community? Submit it to our Crafts for Fun and Money program and if we choose to publish it, we will give you $15. For more information visit: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Do you have any chicken recipes to share with the ThriftyFun community? Submit them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_recipes.ldml Do you have any ogranization tips to share with the ThriftyFun community? How do you stay organized? Submit them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml A new batch of contest winners will be announced tomorrow. Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and recipes and that you like. Your ratings are used to pick the winners. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team 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! 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Today's newsletter contains: Today's Photos: Scenery: Williams Lake, BC Craft: Beaded Cross Amelia the Cat Puder (Dachshund) Today's Tips: Scented Bath Salts Cleaning Nicotine (Cigarette Smoke) Off Walls Stretching Liquid Hand Soap Christmas: Use Different Wrapping Paper for Each Person Jojoba Oil for Make Up Remover Household Repair Kit Glass Jars for Food Storage Use Your Vacuum for Fleas Joke of the Day New Requests: Dog Eating Its Own Feces Fixing a Sagging Couch Cat Stopped Using Litter Box Printing Coupons Buying Lemon Shine Relieving Itching for Dogs Homemade Dish Soap Ideas For My 17th Birthday Economical Way to Get Rid of Fleas Adjusting a Sofa's "Back Pitch Angle" Homemade Clorox Anywhere Cleaner Clear Plastic Jars With Lids Removing Tarnish from Stainless Steel Cutlery Dog with Chronic Ear Infection Help Breeding Zebra Finches Previously House Broken Dog Has Started Pooping in the House Removing Sunscreen from Whites How Do You Clean Gas Stove Burners? Trivia Game for a Bridal Shower Ice Maker Drips Rainbow Themed Birthday Party Uses for Old Shoes Removing Items from a Heater Duct Bleaching Yellow From White Hair 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: Scenery: Williams Lake, BC This photo was taken on our summer trip to Williams Lake, BC. in August 2009. By Tracy from Matheson, Ontario Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38004946.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Craft: Beaded Cross I have been making these crosses for 3 years now. They are good for gifts. Hang them on your car rear view mirror or in the window of your home for sun catchers. By Debra from Collins, MS Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22628203.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Amelia the Cat Amelia is 10 years old. She is a Domestic Long Hair Kitty. I rescued Amelia from the Humane Society 5 months ago. She has only recently found how to play and loves to chase my foot when it is under covers. I have introduced her to lots of toys but she doesn't understand what to do with them yet. We will get there though. For the first 9 years of Amelia's life, she was abused. She spent the last year of her life in a cage at the Humane Society refusing to let anyone get near her. Her constant means of communicating was hissing and growling. She was such an unhappy girl that it broke my heart and I just had to bring her home with me. She now has a brother and sister, Toby and Bonnie, who are 9 year old siblings I have had since birth. Amelia isn't thrilled with them but alas Bonnie has learned to ignore her and Toby has fallen head over heels in love with her. I have written more details and show more pictures which I would love to share it with you. Please consider adopting an older cat. They are so grateful and add so much to your life. See more pictures and Amelia's story here: www.tributememorial.net/HowDoYouS... Thank you for letting me share Amelia with you. By Needtoknow from Toronto, Ontario Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11836660.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Puder (Dachshund) Puder is a blue and tan Dachshund, about 2 1/2 years old. I got him as a puppy when he was 6 weeks old, from a doctor and his wife. He loves us and our grandchildren and is especially fond of going anywhere in our car, loves to go 4 wheeling with us also. He also loves to pester our cat to death but they love each other to death. What joy a dog brings to your life! By Cathy from Canton, Texas Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27417947.tip.html Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | 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: Scented Bath Salts For bath salts: Ingredients 3/4 cup epsom salt 1/4 cup baking soda 1/2 cup coarse sea salt 10 drops of essential oil of your choice some dried flowers like lavender or rose petals Directions Mix all together and put into jars and use. Source: from my friend By Dorty from SA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10175207.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Cleaning Nicotine (Cigarette Smoke) Off Walls I rented a home where we all smoked for ten years and the walls were terribly stained. I used bleach as well as many different things. I found the easiest way to clean and deodorize was to use white vinegar and water with a mop. I mopped the walls with the solution and the nicotine rolled off so easy. You will be amazed By Wendibrown from Beaverton, OR Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001194.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Stretching Liquid Hand Soap My family uses anti-bacterial soap at the kitchen and utility room sinks and with hands being washed constantly in my household, the cost adds up quickly! To make the soap last longer, I keep spare bottles and thin the soap down with water, usually 1 part soap to not quite 3 parts water. Sure saves the pennies. I have been doing this for over 20 years now. By Vicki from Monroe, MI Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86183367.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Christmas: Use Different Wrapping Paper for Each Person For years now, I've been wrapping Christmas presents in a unique way. Each recipient gets his or her own paper! After wrapping, I write the name on the back of the gift with marker, then decorate the package with cutouts from old cards to match the recipient and write inspirational, humorous, or loving messages. Distributing packages on Christmas morning has never been easier, and everyone loves my decorations (some even keep them to use again!). Source: My idea when gift tags kept falling off packages and we didn't know who they belonged to! By Casey from Plano, TX Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84143190.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Jojoba Oil for Make Up Remover Use up you eye make up remover and moister creams, cleansers and then buy jojoba oil to replace all three. This is what I have done and I am now saving money buying a natural oil which I get at my health food Store. This jojoba oil has replaced my eye make up remover. Just moisten a cotton ball and gently remove eye make up. You can extend you facial moisturizer by adding just a couple drops of jojoba oil to it, or as I am now doing the jojoba oil is now my moisturizer. I just put some on a cotton ball and put on each a.m. and p.m. For cleansing my face I put the jojoba oil on a cotton ball and wipe my face gently to remove all make up, then rinse with a damp wash cloth. This is the best product and it is all natural with out any chemicals. There is no reason to spend lots of hard earned cash on expensive facial products. I am very happy with the results. Source: My daughter's dermatologist told us about jojoba oil. By Bobbie G from Rockwall, TX Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14960790.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Household Repair Kit I put together my own little repair and tool box so that when I need to fix something quickly, I don't need to go to the shed and search for the tool I need. I put in a couple of screwdrivers, both regular and Phillips, a small hammer, a few nails and screws, a roll of mashing tape, duct tape, a pair of pliers, a wire cutter type pliers, some heavy duty glue, a box cutter, etc. Put these things in a little wooden work box and store it under your bed. Then when you need it, you know where it is. This has saved me many hours of aggravation when something needs fixing. It helps to have the smaller tools you need, all organized in one spot. By Eveh from Gulf Coast Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17108297.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Glass Jars for Food Storage I store my sugars in glass jars, like the big pickle jars, same thing for flour, cornmeal, oatmeal. Bugs can't get in them, because my house is so small. I decorate my jars first and put them on shelves hung in front of window that doesn't get sun. It is like having my personalized canister set. By Moonseekerjade from Onset, MA Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000785.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Use Your Vacuum for Fleas if you are having a problem with fleas, put moth crystals in your sweeper bag. When you vacuum, it sucks up the fleas and their larvae. It kills the fleas and keeps the larvae from hatching. Change the bag often and be sure to bathe your pets to kill the fleas on them. If you do this regularly, vacuuming often it will take care of the fleas. By Nancy from Akron, Ohio Contest Contender! This post is a contest contender! Read it and then Rate it: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66001959.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Dear Webby's Joke of the Day After tucking their three-year-old child Sammy in for bed one night, his parents heard sobbing coming from his room. Rushing back in, they found him crying hysterically. He managed to tell them that he had swallowed a penny and he was sure he was going to die. No amount of talking helped. His father, in an attempt to calm him down, palmed a penny from his pocket and pretended to pull it from Sammy's ear. Sammy was delighted. In a flash, he snatched it from his father's hand, swallowed it, then cheerfully demanded, "Do it again, Daddy!" Read More Jokes Here: http://webby.com/humor New Requests: Dog Eating Its Own Feces I know this is gross, but I have to ask if anyone knows what to do about a puppy eating its poo. How can I stop it and why is it doing this? By Kateh09 from Charleston, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13795738.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Fixing a Sagging Couch I would appreciate professional advice about my old sofa set that sags badly. I tried replacing the seat cushions, but that did not improve the situation. At first I thought that the springs are coil springs, but it turned out that they are actually what they call, conical springs. They look beautifully in tact, nothing looks loose or out of place. The frame is of a very good hard wood and looks perfect. I have not found any upholsterer here who knows how to adjust the tension, if that would be possible at all. I would appreciate your advice very much. Thank you. By laleh from Abu Dhabi, UAE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21830177.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Cat Stopped Using Litter Box I would appreciate your advice about how to make my old cat stop peeing on the floor. She used to use her litter tray, but stopped using it ever since we brought a new cat. There are two litter trays in different places, but I cannot stop the new cat from using both trays. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. By laleh from Abu Dhabi, UAE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11572202.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Printing Coupons Where is the easiest place to print online grocery and miscellaneous coupons without all the hassle of downloading too much. I have downloaded some sites and still nothing prints and its not my printer. Please help. By springfanatic Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf285872.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Buying Lemon Shine Where can I buy Lemon Shine? By tiki2367 from Enfield, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf210533.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Relieving Itching for Dogs I have a tiny 3 year old beagle. She seems to have a perpetual itching problem, sometimes so severe that she whines loudly. She has been identified with mange and was treated with medicines (antihistamines) and medicinal rinses for it, but her condition has stayed the same. I really pity her when she scratches herself near her lower jaw and screams. Her lower jaw and ears, which are her major scratching spots, are slightly red now and she has also lost some of fur due to this. I have a 7 year old black Labrador, too. Lately she has started to have patches of dry flaky skin. Her fur comes out in tufts when she is scratching herself. She is always biting and licking herself on different spots on her body, mainly under her lower belly. Will olive oil or cod liver oil help? Can someone help me please? By leenavipul from Delhi ncr, India Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35020996.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Homemade Dish Soap I would appreciate it if someone can give me a recipe for making soap, dish washing liquid and other detergents. Thanks. By Dorty from SA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10626011.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Ideas For My 17th Birthday Any ideas for a 17th birthday party? By Ali from MN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf414502.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Economical Way to Get Rid of Fleas I need a cheap way to get rid of fleas on a dog that is 11 yrs. old and has never had fleas before. Help. By Dawn_April7 from Maynardville, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf750527.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Adjusting a Sofa's "Back Pitch Angle" I would appreciate professional advice regarding decreasing an upholstered sofa's "back pitch angle" other than having to raise the front of the frame. Thank you. By laleh from Abu Dhabi, UAE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81456052.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Homemade Clorox Anywhere Cleaner Does anyone know how to make a version of Clorox Anywhere cleaner? I need something that sanitizes, but is safe around children. By kvig from Knoxville, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30050881.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Clear Plastic Jars With Lids Where can I buy 16 oz and 31 oz clear plastic jars with lids? By latrtatr from Loup City, NE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13525810.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Tarnish from Stainless Steel Cutlery I have a stainless steel canteen of cutlery. I don't use it much and it is tarnished. It is from Sheffield in England. Washing alone doesn't work to remove the tarnish. Any ideas? By Annmarie53 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73103657.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Dog with Chronic Ear Infection Our Basset hound has an awful ear infection that keeps recurring. It is fungus/yeast based and the doctors just can't find the right medication for him. Any suggestions? By cosy from Columbia, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf157336.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Help Breeding Zebra Finches I had to take my male zebra finch out of the cage while the female was laying eggs, because she was fighting with him. Now the babies are hatching and I want to know if I should put him in again. By bird lover from ME Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34189875.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Previously House Broken Dog Has Started Pooping in the House My older dog has been sick and is now pooping and peeing in the house. What to do? By Jonnab from CO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89410378.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Sunscreen from Whites I have recently returned from my holiday with white cotton clothing that is no longer white. The yellow color my whites have turned is thought to be sunscreen, but I'm not 100% positive. Does anyone have any suggestions that will help me? By Tina from Dronfield, Derbyshire, England Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf423302.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | How Do You Clean Gas Stove Burners? How do I clean cast iron grate above gas flame on a gas stove? Thanks. By J. Burden from Boulder, CO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf506804.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Trivia Game for a Bridal Shower I am looking for ideas of games to play at a bridal shower. Something like trivia of the bride and groom. Maybe quizzing her about him. Something to create laughter and fun. Any ideas? What have you done or seen at a shower? Thanks. By spoostad from CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22584154.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Ice Maker Drips My Whirlpool ice maker leaks water. What can I do? By ecovarrubias from Los Angeles, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27347111.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Rainbow Themed Birthday Party I would like some help with my rainbow themed 50th birthday party. I need some ideas for decorating. Thank you. By Michelle Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15514140.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Uses for Old Shoes What can I do with old tennis shoes and steel toed work boots? By timnc2708 from Winston, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85868452.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Removing Items from a Heater Duct My husband dropped a plastic paint stirrer into the heat duct. It seems to have landed near the gas furnace. Does anyone have any suggestions as to who might be able to get it out. Maybe a duct cleaning service or HVAC? By anonymous from Washington, DC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99578467.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | Bleaching Yellow From White Hair I read an old request for taking the yellow color from white hair and one person recommended using peroxide mixed into conditioner. Has anyone tried this and what amount should I use? Thanks. By Heide Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93556485.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Rate It: | 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 Interactive Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users. Seed Swap! Swap seeds with other ThriftyFun.com users.