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Vol. 7, Num. 40, February 26, 2008 (Read It Online) Consumer debt is through the roof right now. Americans have more credit card debt than ever and are having a hard time paying it off. With lowering home values and skyrocketing foreclosures rates, many people struggling to keep their homes and maintain a good credit record. More and more, we have become a culture of debt. What are you tips for paying off credit card debt? Please post them below. Post Your Ideas: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64076462.tip.html Here are the contest winners for last week: Photo Contest Winner Valentines Through The Years
Tip Contest Winners Freeze Excess Veggies To Prevent Spoilage
Non-Permanent Ugly Counter Fix with Contact Paper
Recipe Contest Winner Real Easy Taco Salad
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My dogs' information and emergency supplies are conveniently "stashed" in a crate I purchased on sale for $10. I have stored my pets' info in handy, colorful binders for easy access (one binder for each dog). I bought clear three-hole binder envelopes so the important stuff doesn't fall out of the binders: Veterinarian receipts
In the crate, there are two soft and fluffy bathmats that my dogs are familiar with: they have learned to associate their personal mat with lying down quietly and being treated and praised. I have a portable water bowl, lots of poop bags, trash bags, hand wipes, antibacterial hand wash, alcohol wipes, antibacterial ointment, extra leashes and collars, and special toys. I have a small lunch cooler in which I can put water and treats. I have trained my dogs to come to me at the sound of a clicker, so I have a clicker in the crate also, as well as an extra treat bag. I scored a portable seat/backpack at a yard sale for $1, and have stored in the crate too, this is for me however =) Everything I need for my dogs is stored in one place and "ready to roll", whether it be to obedience lessons, the veterinarian, a pet-friendly get-together, or an emergency. By Laura from Long Beach, CA
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Store Produce With Packing Peanuts Save all the styrofoam peanuts you get in packages. When storing potatoes, apples, onions or fruit, just sprinkle the peanuts between layers to keep the items separated and allow air circulation. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15924214.tip.html
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Rate It: Keep a Cooler in Your Trunk for Errands Keep a cooler, any kind, in your car winter or summer to keep frozen food frozen, and to keep perishables, fruits and vegetables from freezing or becoming too hot. I use the really thick styrofoam ones that meat is sometimes delivered in. They are lightweight but very thick and well insulated. But any type of cooler is a plus for transporting valuable food items, especially if you have to make unplanned stops on the way home, such as the gas station or library etc. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf602686.tip.html
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Rate It: Manuals For Older Sewing Machines and Free Threading Diagrams For those of you who are given an older (or newer) sewing machine or buy one at a yard sale or thrift store, here's where you can purchase manuals for your used machine. PLUS they have threading diagrams for almost every sewing machine ever made! Manuals: Threading Diagrams: By Cyinda from near Seattle Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63510895.tip.html
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Rate It: Use a Spray Bottle for Cooking Oils Make your own cooking spray by pouring canola oil into a clean spray bottle. It's much cheaper and does the same thing as canned cook sprays. You can do the same thing with olive oil for spraying steamed veggies, bread or fish. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94648803.tip.html
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Rate It: Pay Attention to Package Sizes When Grocery Shopping We need to be careful at the grocery store. I have noticed a growing trend about package sizes. Many companies are putting less product in their packages but keeping the outside packages the same size. A good example is snack size candy bars that use to come 10 to a package for a $1.00, on sale. If you look at them now, there are only 8 in a package. So be very aware when shopping. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36043705.tip.html
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Consumer debt is through the roof right now. Americans have more credit card debt than ever and are having a hard time paying it off. With lowering home values and skyrocketing foreclosures rates, many people struggling to keep their homes and maintain a good credit record. More and more, we have become a culture of debt.
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Rate It: Does anyone know what to do about a hardwood foyer floor that squeaks. The contractor did not put enough cement down when the boards were glued and it is squeaking badly in parts. We asked him to come over and check it out; his reply was: "can't do anything about it now except to tear it all up and start over." This would be too costly. Does anyone know if this can be solved? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53722735.tip.html
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