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Vol. 8, Num. 195, October 6, 2009 (Read It Online) Here are the contest winners for the contest that ran from September 19, 2009 to September 25, 2009. Thank you to everyone that took time to share something! Pet Contest Winner In Memory of Millie Photo Contest Winner Organizing Photos Using a Shoe Organizer Recipe Contest Winner Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and Dip Tip Contest Winners Reuse Discarded Silk Flowers Trash Cans for Moving Food You can view all of the contest entries and their vote totals here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=15273 Let your voice be heard on who should win! Be sure to take a moment to give a "thumbs up" to tips, photos and recipes that you like! Do you have a photo, tip or recipes to submit to the contest? Submit them on the appropriate contest link below. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Scenery: Hunting Island State Park (South Carolina) Sunset at Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina. By Hkrgrl from Mount Pleasant, SC Contest Contender!
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This is a birthday cake a friend (Denise) made for my husband, an avid fisherman. Yes, the fish were edible. By GrannyGoff from Concord, NC Contest Contender!
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This is Patches, he is a Shiapoo. Human years: 7 years old, Dog years: 57 years old in Feb 2010. We bought him from a dog farm/pound on February 7, 2003. He likes to eat, sleep on one of our laps. Dig through purses trying to find treats (our one daughter in law started this and he does it to every purse he can now), go for long walks and pee on every bush in existence, get a new toy and rip out the sqeaking part of toy, eat, sleep on anyone's lap. Play with other animals. His best friend is the cat next door. One of his best friends is our granddaughters 130 pound Lab. Having his ears scratched, being combed nightly, taking a bath every 6 weeks and having his hair clipped really short. Eat, sleep and if no lap is available will settle for his favorite spot on the couch. In other words while many would consider him a dog he considers himself the head of the household. Our five grown children complain about Patches because he gets whatever he wants. He is most likely treated better than our children when they were growing up. Guess what? Most likely he is, but he never asks for money or to borrow the car! By David from O Fallon, MO Contest Contender!
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Alfie is a 8 year old Moggie. We got him in 2001 from a cattery. His father was feral. He likes to chases his furry cat toy round and round. He is such a character, drinks from taps, jumps on your lap in the loo. Walks round the edge of the bath when your in it. Only fallen in once. Sleeps between our pillows in bed. Pats my face if I ignore him. Sleeps in the most unusual places during the day, See photo. By MUVVA from Essex, England Contest Contender!
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Milo (Jack Russell/Toy Fox Terrier) Milo is 2.5 years old. He is a Jack Russell/toy fox terrier mix. We adopted Milo at 12 weeks old. He likes to play with his brother Leroy, and his Aunt Bambi and Uncle Joe, chase squirrels, doggie day care, playdates, walks at the park, play ball, snuggle under blankets. Milo is the sweetest boy and loves attention! He's got a huge personality in a little 12 lb. body! By missymls from Chicago, IL Contest Contender!
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For your daily thoughts: "The richest person is not the one who has the most... By Walter from Bartow, Florida Contest Contender!
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Used Dryer Sheets to Wipe Down Dog I keep my used dryer sheets in a tissue box, and when my dogs come in from being outside (especially from the rain) I wipe them down with a dryer sheet. It still has some fragrance and removes loose hair. They smell better and it helps with shedding. It also helps dry them off if it has been raining. Just another way to reuse and recycle! By cdc343 from Cleveland, TN Contest Contender!
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I recently washed and dried a pen in a my husbands pants pocket. Needless to say, the dryer was filled with spots of ink. A friend suggested, I soak some all white towels in bleach, ring them out, and run the dryer through a cycle or two. It was like magic! The ink had virtually disappeared and the towels were also spotless. Amazing. A real elbow grease saver. Source: A smart friend. By Wildmoonchild from Mountaindale, NY Contest Contender!
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Do You Really Need "New" Clothes? Think honestly to yourself. Most of us only use maybe 20% of the apparel in our closets and dresser drawers! Why not resist the impulse to have something new simply to have something new and we usually purchase on impulse anyway. Mix and match what you already have. Browse through current magazines and pay attention to how others dress in your location for ideas and inspiration for updating with what you already have. If there is something you 'need' see if it can be found at a Goodwill or Salvation Army store first. Not only does that save you oodles of money but the proceeds of that purchase also contributes to helping the needy. Source: Thoughts about the current economy and necessity because of my personal situation. By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender!
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Vaseline to Weatherproof Screws A handy tip if you are using screws outside for any purpose. Dip the screw point in some Vaseline, or grease before you screw it into the wood, or wall, this will put a kind of weather proof coat over it. Plus, if you also smear some over the screw head this will help it from rusting up, and will make it easy if and when you need to get them out. By Den the Cook from Newport, Wales, UK Contest Contender!
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Turn Off the Lights Kids (or it Will Cost You) Teach kids the value of turning off lights as they leave a room by implying to them that each time costs (for instance) $1. Explain to them that the lights cost money every month and if you have to turn the lights out for them, each time you do that, charge them $1. My step-son was into it for $8 before he grasped the concept, but after that he realized to turn out lights he wasn't using. Then, it was no longer a "problem" Source: home tested, kid and mom approved! By Melody_yesterday from Otterville MO Contest Contender!
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Using Hand Sanitizer For Sticky Residue I could not find my Goo Gone to get a price tag off of something. I used hand sanitizer and it came off quickly. By Librasunshine from Owensboro, KY Contest Contender!
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Give to Food Banks in Lieu of Christmas Gifts Instead of buying Christmas gifts for people who already have everything they need, try donating some food to your local food bank. Send each person who might be thinking they will get a gift from you a note telling them that you gave their "gift" to a needy family this year and thank them! You can include a copy of the grocery receipt. I do the same thing with the "Angel Trees" every year. You can also volunteer time at the soup kitchens serving needy people a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner as a way of being thankful for all you have. This is a great lesson for kids as well. If you have the money, you can also adopt a family in your community and buy them things they need instead. This is a great project if several families get together since they would have more money to spend. Remember that some kids would appreciate a new pair of shoes rather than a toy! Believe it or not, some kids on the Angel Trees (teens especially) ask for under clothes. Just remember all that you have and imagine, if you needed underwear, that would embarrass you. You will feel good about what you have done and know that you have helped the world be a kinder place for a family/children in need. By Wolfbytez from Brownsville, OR Contest Contender!
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Cleaning a Narrow Necked Glass Decanter I have a very deep crystal decanter and it is impossible to clean the inside. I have even I put rice and vinegar and shaken it or put a cloth in it. The cloth couldn't go to the upper part of the lower wide part of my decanter. There is (I guess) a water/lime stain that needs to to be wiped with something, but that is impossible to reach. I am looking for some kind of liquid cleaner that can be shaken inside it or some other ways to clean it. Thanks. By decanter from Los Angeles, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50423290.tip.html
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Rate It: I want to do a makeover for my mom's tiny kitchen. It has matching paneling and half wallpaper and small white tiles on floor. I just want to renew and modernize it again. By Makeoverguy Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65724088.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I use my living space to have storage accessible, but without clutter? I have musical instruments, PCs, and stuff. By Makeoverguy Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78874740.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you remove red Sharpie from a brass doorknob? By joshnoodle from Mauldin, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37497229.tip.html
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Rate It: We live in a nice suburban area with a shopping center nearby. A homeless man has set up house under the trees across the road from our house. We know he isn't a threat to us, but what should we do? Do I give him anything? Ignore him? Any suggestions? By kim145 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11202553.tip.html
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Rate It: Double Wide Mobile Home is Separating How do I repair a double wide manufactured home that is separating? By TeresaR from Prescott Valley, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48617914.tip.html
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Rate It: Replacement Controllers for Electric Blankets Any ideas on where to get replacement controllers for electric blankets? I was dog sitting and the dogs developed a taste for electric blanket controllers. Three blankets were disabled before I knew what hit me. I don't want to toss them if I can get them working again. They are Beautyrest (Model #E235186 BST-CONT-05-CD-Q RN 109538) and Perfect Fit (Model #E200304 149100-Q1 D1). Thank you in advance. By dozetal from San Jose, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16685683.tip.html
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Rate It: I would also like storage ideas for the kitchen in my new flat, as it is very small. Many thanks. By Helen from U.K Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99529287.tip.html
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Rate It: I am moving to a small 1 bedroom flat and need some funky ideas for storage for my craft stuff, also everything else. I hope ThriftyFun members can help me. Many thanks. By Helen from U.K Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000822.tip.html
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Rate It: Treating a Dog's Ear Infection Without Antibiotics What is a home remedy for yeast infections in dogs ears? By rfgoodwin from Taylorsville, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38614880.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing a Singer Magic Steam Press 7 My Singer Magic Steam Press 7, has quit working. I checked all the elements and they're good. All of the wiring is correct and looks good. Power is getting to the switch, but the red lite does not come on. The circuit board looks good and is wired correctly, but there is no heat. I can't find a fuse or breaker. I have two and they both do the same thing. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks so much. By Dean M. from Fontana, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90144610.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing a Lighted Outdoor Christmas Decoration I have a outdoor Mickey Mouse Christmas decoration. The lights on one side don't work. The backing I think is like Plexiglas, but very thin; I am not sure. I need to know where to buy the backing and the rope lite. I am unsure how many I will need as it is a large Mickey Mouse. The lighting is a silhouette of Mickey Mouse. I hope you can help me. I would like to repair it before Christmas. Thank you. Kathleen F. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73507551.tip.html
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Rate It: Staining Floors to Coordinate With Knotty Pine Walls We have beautiful knotty pine walls and are refinishing the floors. What color stain should we use for the flooring? By Bellasfairies from Pesotum, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34280313.tip.html
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Rate It: We were told our dog is a lab, but we are curious to know what he is mixed with. His snout is extra long for a lab, and his eyes are too close together. Also, he is black with white. At this time he is 4 months old and 27 pounds. What do you think? By neal54 from Louisville, KY
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Rate It: 2 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas I have a little one who will be 2 during the holidays. That being said, she is not ready for traditional 2nd birthday themes. She was very premature and has not caught up yet. For her first birthday, she was still just eating cereal and simple foods. She is doing great and we are excited about her birthday, but we do not know what theme to use. Any suggestions? Thank you so much. By my kids' mom from Atlanta, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf157647.tip.html
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Rate It: Where can one find day old bread in the Phoenix or Mesa, area? By Rudi from Mesa, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19563537.tip.html
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Rate It: Sound Proofing a Timber Frame House I have a timber framed house. How can I make the internal plasterboard walls, and the floor between floors more soundproof, cheaply? By English Doreen from Hastings, England Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91600874.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Soap Scum on Shower Doors How do I remove soap scum on shower doors? They are hard to get at. By cash51 from Cleveland, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000286.tip.html
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Rate It: D'arsonval High Frequency Home Use Device Has anyone had an experience using the D'arsonval at home? Is it helping to reduce the wrinkles? By smartblond from Los Angeles Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54938788.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm having a murder mystery party on Halloween. It's about these immortals (most are royal) going to their annual costume ball. I'm using my whole downstairs for the party. I'm planning on making the living room the room with music and dancing, drinks in the kitchen, snacks/refreshments in the dining room, and the crime scene in the computer room. The foyer will just be the entrance like it is on a normal day. I want to decorate it like a ballroom, but it's for immortals on Halloween so I want it to be elegant and mysterious with some Halloween flair to it. I was going to light a bunch of candles for soft light to try to create that effect, though I'm also thinking about doing Christmas lights. Which would be better? I'm also going to divide up the room with streamers (some orange and black, some purple and silver) in order to allow people to have private conversations/commit murder in the game, etc. Otherwise I'm completely stuck. Any ideas? By Ashley from Apex, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51344956.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you remove dried blood from carpet? By shytro from Escondido, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf210299.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning an Antique Leather Purse I recently purchased a leather antique purse and wallet; I would like to clean and protect them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. By Laurie57 from Sunbury, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72559597.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Hair Spray from Furniture Anyone know of a way to get hairspray off of wood dressers? By cash51 from Cleveland, Oh Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf819781.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I clean suede shoes? They have light blue suede on the toe and heel. The stains are plain old dirt. By twilightgift from Forks, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf549416.tip.html
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Rate It: Permanent Marker on Upholstery A 3 year old, a marker, and a cherished heirloom don't mix well at all. I am in tears. How do I remove permanent marker from my deceased grandmother's fabric living room chair? It is a formal living room chair. It is black marker. By tamsdilemma2009 from Woodstock, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29992900.tip.html
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Rate It: I think my dog has hookworms. I am out of work. What home remedy can be used to treat her for hook and tape worms? Also, if I misdiagnosed her about the hookworms, would the remedy hurt her? By sandys778 from Los Angeles, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42501106.tip.html
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Rate It: What can I use to repair my nails after removing gel nails? I have marks on them where they would buff to fill in. By PLAYDOUGH from Cana, VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf817429.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing a Hole in a Garden Hose How do I fix a small hole in my garden hose? Is there tape or glue I can use? By JSKA980405 from Goshen, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21528580.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Soap Scum Off Slate Tiles On the shower walls of one of our bathrooms we have slate on the walls. The slate is all uneven and all different colors, I love it. Technically it's my husband's bathroom and he hates everything about the slate (he picked it out). We already spent the money refinishing the house, so it's not going to be able to be changed anytime soon. Anyway, the slate tiles have gotten soap scum on them and I don't know how to get it off. When the tile was installed it was sealed. We want to seal it again, because some time has gone by, but I need to get the soap scum off of it first. Does anyone have a suggestion for me please? I've looked on HSN and QVC because they have so many cleaning products available, but no luck.
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Rate It: Natural Remedy for Itchy Puppy I just received a 11 week old teacup maltipoo puppy. I saw a flea on her yesterday, so I took her to the vet and they gave me a flea shampoo. I gave her two flea baths and put Advantix on twice yesterday. She is still itchy so then they told me to put Excel hydrocortisone spray on her, but she is still itchy. What do I do? I don't want to put anymore chemicals on her, and I have a 1 year old daughter. Please help. By mshemon from Chicago, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56204352.tip.html
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