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Vol. 8, Num. 227, November 19, 2009 (Read It Online) Homemade Christmas Gifts Do you have a photo to share with the ThriftyFun community? We would love to see some homemade Christmas gift ideas. Share your ideas with a photo and description on the Photo Contest Page: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_photocontest.ldml Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick the contest winners. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Craft: Personalized Wood Frames I went to Micheal`s Craft store and bought those plain wood frames for $1 that you can paint, I also bought some cute kid decals for decorating them. It was simple, just painted bright fun colors on each side with acrylic paint and a sponge brush. Then I used lettering decals to put their name. I did one of each of my grandsons, and have a grand daughter arriving in 2 weeks, one more to make! By Linda from Bellevue, N.E Contest Contender!
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Yumi is about 6 months old born on March 25, 2009. Yumi is a pure bred Pembroke Welsh Corgi. We got Yumi when she was 11 weeks old, we've been wanting to add a new member to our family so we started researching on the net. When we came across a corgi breeder on a website from Missouri, we found Yumi and we fell in love with her. We picked her up from the airport and fell in love even more and haven't stop obsessing over her cuteness since. Yumi will do anything for food and cookies! She enjoys doing tricks on command such as: roll over, playing dead, doing circles, jump, crawl, catch, etc. She loves sleeping, eating, more sleeping, more eating, more sleeping, running around, her favorite game of all is 'find the cookie' where we hide it and she finds it even in the hardest places! Yumi is the sweetest thing anyone could ask for. She is so smart, talented and makes us smile, laugh and puts us in a better mood everyday and we couldn't ask for more. By Smc637 from Seattle, WA Contest Contender!
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Molly and Oliver are Dachshunds! They are best friends. They play together all the time. They are so funny together! They act just alike. Molly is 2 years old. I Bought Molly from a friend in March 2007. She likes to dig, bark at birds, relax on the back of the couch, and run around the house really fast! I love my Molly, she makes me smile every time I look at her :D Oliver is 4 months old. I got him recently from a friend who had a litter. I Couldn't resist. He likes to chew on flip flops and rugs. He has a very unique personality! By She27 from Chattanooga, TN Contest Contender!
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Chloe is a nine year old Blue Heeler mix. I moved in with my soul mate, Gerry, 3 years ago, and he had Chloe already. He said he acquired her from the SPCA. She had been dropped off at a gas station as a young dog and was left wandering around there. She likes to Eat! Chloe is a great dog. She is quiet. Rarely barks, doesn't jump on people, or scare them and she loves welcoming company at the door. By Monique from Creighton, Sk Contest Contender!
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Clean Scotch Brite Pads in Dish Washer I use those little green pads. (Scotch Brite), to scrub the dishes, pot and pans and kitchen sink. If they are not too gross, I clothespin them to the rack of the dishwasher along with a load of dishes. I do this often so I don't have germy pads. Of course if they are too dirty, I throw them away. By cookiesky from Splendora, TX Contest Contender!
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Link: Black Friday Ads Website To Preview Sales There is a website to see early ad scans of the day after Thanksgiving sales from major retailers. They add more stores each week. You can do extensive budget planning way ahead of time and plan your agenda if you go shopping than. Source: http://bfads.net/ By twilightgift from Forks, WA Contest Contender!
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Office Supply Gift Box for Kids Consider giving a child you know a box of "office" supplies as a gift. You can fill it with things like a stapler, tape dispenser and tape, glue, notebooks, colorful pens and pencils, scissors, erasers, paper clips, self-stick note pads, stamps and stamp pads, etc. This kind of gift can offer hours of fun playing office, store, library, and school, and may spark an interest in crafting and inventing. It will also supply items needed for homework and special school assignments. It may seem a little simple and a little unusual, but what could be more exciting than opening a big box and finding it stuffed with little treasures? By Marie from West Dundee, IL Contest Contender!
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These ideas may or may not work for a really badly clogged drain, depending on what's clogging it, but it's worth a try. Mix 1 cup salt, 1 cup baking soda, and 1/4 cup cream of tartar. Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture in the drain and add 1 quart of warm water. Keep extra mixture in an airtight container for regular cleaning maintenance to help keep the drains from clogging in the first place. The other idea is to drop three Alka Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of distilled white vinegar. Source: My friend Gloria :-) By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender!
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I order a lot online and recently I have noticed that instead of "peanuts" the packages are arriving now packed with a generous supply of very nice brown paper. It's very much like butchers paper. Instead of throwing this away I take and smooth it out. Sometimes I run an iron over it on a low setting. I then store it in the bottom of my cabinet. There are some very long pieces. These are really great to use as paper towels or draining fried foods. My brother even used a piece to patch a small hole in the wall before painting. I also use them for crafting and it makes great art paper for children. I find a use for them nearly every day. By Carla from Huntington, WV Contest Contender!
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Watch Price Tags for Sale Items Did you that you can get a bargain at Sam's Club? Sam's doesn't have sales. So to know if you are getting a true bargain look for things ending with .01 cent. For example $10.81. Those are their markdowns. Source: Clark Howard Show By Michele from Bangor, PA Editor's Note: Other stores have similar systems. If you know any, post them here. Contest Contender!
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Questionnaire to Get to Know Kids Better Here is an idea for youngsters you care about but aren't readily accessible. I printed this out a couple times and gave it to my kids with a diary for each of them. This gives you a way to know more about these young people; things to do, gifts to give. I hope you find this useful. It may be useful to someone you know. Get a small notebook (or a diary book) and write about the following things. Start with the first thing; write as much as you want on as many pages as you need. Then start on a new page and write about the next thing. Some responses to things might be too short for a whole page so just skip a few lines and start on the next thing. Just take some time to really think of your answers. By Suntydt from Tazewel, TN Contest Contender!
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The first thing saving me the most money is Netflix, $8.99 a month verses $4.99 a movie at rental places, and we were renting 2 per weekend. Yes, there is the Redbox, but I think the movies are limited and you feel under duress while others behind you wait, and you have to return it in 24 hours. By Freedombelle2001 from Bellevue, N.E Contest Contender!
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Where can I find replacement candle stick inserts? I've looked around the web, but am not having any luck finding what I need. I have inserts that look like inverted metal top hats. I'm missing two from the candlesticks I just bought and need to replace them or the whole set. By Cornelia from OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18792616.tip.html
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Rate It: Decorating to Coordinate with Gray Carpet What color of paint and furniture would look good with gray carpet? By Whitney from Indianapolis, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75797214.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like to freeze "Super Hot Pepper" cheese from my local deli. I have one of those "Food Savers" food sealing systems. I will be freezing them in 1lb. individual packages. I have several questions:
Food Saver recommends freezing items for approx 1-2 hours before sealing them in their bags and then placing them in the freezer for storage. Charles Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28729798.tip.html
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Rate It: Remove Urine Odors From Mattresses How do you get urine odors out of a mattress? By Chris from ME Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf335313.tip.html
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Rate It: Finding Online Specials for Curves Membership Has anyone seen any deals online for joining Curves? I'd like to join now, but need all of my extra cash for Christmas gifts. I was hoping to join, but not have to pay until January. Any ideas? By Denise from Tomah, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45336969.tip.html
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Rate It: Problems With Automatic Computer Updating For several months I have been trying to get my computer to do updates. It is set for auto update. I have turned off my firewall (and on w/anti-virus stuff off) and antivirus stuff, etc. and even though my security settings say Norton AV is off, once in a while a message pops up saying Norton is scanning or updating. And my other updates won't update. I have had Norton AV for a while so I don't think that is what is causing it. I keep getting the error message "80072 EFD". I have followed the advice on the help menu, I have contacted the company and I just get emails saying I should get an email in 24 hours, yet I never do. It is so aggravating. My computer is less than two years old, it shouldn't be doing this. By Tatorbug from AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13773638.tip.html
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Rate It: Buying Stakes for Christmas Yard Decorations Where can I find just the plastic stakes for the 28 inch candy cane out door decoration? My boxes were missing some stakes. By Betty Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52588608.tip.html
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Rate It: Storing a Purchase File for a New Business We have started a new business and I want to know how to store the purchase file on the computer. By Asha from Bychulla Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99285726.tip.html
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Rate It: "Candyland" Float Ideas for Parade of Lights I have an art club that is participating in our local "Parade of Lights". Our group picked the theme "Candyland", so we are trying to come up with some great, well lit ideas that resemble the Candyland board game. Any suggestions would be appreciated. By Stefanie from Woodstock, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88450947.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Burnt On Spills in Oven My oven is in need of a good cleaning. Does anyone have ideas for how to get nasty burnt marks off my oven? By Joyce from Pittsburgh, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64233458.tip.html
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Rate It: Restoring Straps on Vintage Wooden Skis I have a pair of vintage wooden skis with leather and rusted metal (no idea what kind) attachments. How can I clean/restore the metal without damaging the wood and leather? By Emily from London Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47832400.tip.html
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Rate It: Low Investment Home Business Opportunities I would like information for any home business that does not require a big investment. By NETRA100 from Mumbai, India Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78759908.tip.html
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Rate It: I have an old linoleum floor in my basement and there's a pretty big rust stain on the floor. What could I use to remove it? I've already tried a few products that are supposed to remove rust, but had no luck. Any ideas? I can't afford to replace the floor. By Karen from Warren, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58238692.tip.html
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Rate It: Decorating a Pink Christmas Tree I have a 7 foot pink Christmas tree with clear lights. I would love some suggestions on how to decorate or what colors would go? Thanks. By Karla from Logan, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34656744.tip.html
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Rate It: Do Pantyhose Have a Shelf Life? Do pantyhose have a shelf life if it is unopened? By Doyle from ND Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91088421.tip.html
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Rate It: Triple "A" Surgery (abdominal aortic aneurysm) I had aorta surgery last March. I spent 15 days in Baptist Hospital. I came out with bowel and kidney trouble. I also lost the lower half of my right lung and had a huge hernia just below the breast bone. Now I have another aneurysm just below the one that was fixed. Has anyone else had these kinds of problems after their surgery? By John from Knoxville, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf304557.tip.html
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Rate It: My dog is in heat and her diaper won't stay on at night. She is a French Bulldog and has no tail so the diaper isn't really working. I don't want to keep her just in the kitchen area and she usually sleeps with me. I feel bad making her sleep elsewhere she is already a bit mopey. Please don't lecture me on getting her fixed, she is 8.5 months and I didn't realize her first cycle would come this quick. I need help; I tried putting a baby onesie one her and she just didn't look comfortable, so that obviously doesn't work. I'm using the non-disposable diaper (cloth one w/pads). By Ms. Ana from Dallas, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51136604.tip.html
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Rate It: Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Assisted Living Residents I work for an assisted living and want to give my residents a nice gift for Christmas, but I am on a budget. I thought of something in a jar or something a man or woman can use. Please help. By Dian from Austin, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61468255.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting a Mirror with Chalkboard Paint I want to paint an 8' tall mirrored closet door with chalkboard paint. Is this possible? Can it be removed at a later date? By Linda Sue from Windsor, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91045844.tip.html
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Rate It: Primer Not Adhering to Bathroom Wall I've been applying primer to my bathroom's formerly yellow walls with relatively good results until I noticed the paint over the toilet section of the wall wasn't adhering as well as the rest. I vaguely recall pulling off a piece of something or other sticking out and then, to my shock and amazement, the primer just kept peeling and peeling, taking what appears to be the previous yellow coat of paint with it. Underneath lies a lighter shade of yellow. Perhaps this is a tinted primer? Anyway, I've tried sanding a small section of the torn area, wiping away dust with a damp cloth, and reapplying the primer, but as soon as the primer makes contact with the edge of primer/underlying mystery surface, it becomes soft and pliable once more. I'm not really sure what the problem is. I don't want to peel off the whole wall of primer/paint if that isn't the problem. I'm thinking the primer reacted as it did because I applied too thick a coat in that area. Please help. By HJ from IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67261368.tip.html
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Rate It: Activities for Special Needs Seniors I am taking care of 70 year old woman whose husband died 3 months ago. She has a PHD in psychology. She abruptly stopped drinking due to a broken hip and shoulder. She has a touch of dementia and suicidal thoughts. (yes, I've got my hands full). I live with her 96 hours, 4 days on and 3 off. There is no one else to help. I'm trying to get ideas for things to do. Even something as simple as going outside by the pool. She has interest in nothing. She at one time was extremely artistic. Now it is nothing, but sitting in front of her laptop. I don't want to insult her with "paint by numbers" and that sort of stuff. She was 11 when she left her country, Hungry. Help us, please. By Katt from St. Pete Beach, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89028426.tip.html
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