Daily Thrifty Tips
Volume Four, Number 178 July 23 2005
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Baby Diaper Cake for Shower
This is a photo of a Diaper Cake my niece recieved at her baby shower. It was made from pampers and stacked two layers high. Tiny ribbon weaved through it held it together and small "necessities" were tucked around the layers. On the top was a stuffed Duck and baby blocks. Tied around each layer was a beautiful "Suzi's Zoo ribbon tied into bows. It was so pretty we used it as a centerpiece for her gift table.
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Baby Shower Pin (Favor)
This is the picture for the baby shower pin favor that I sent you on the website. I think that this will be a crowd favorite. I will be passing them out for all the guest at my best friends shower this weekend. I love them and they are so cute!
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A Kid's Best Friend (Christian and Daisy (Labrador Retriever)
This is a photo of my Grandson, Christian, and his pet Daisy. She's a yellow Lab, who loves to play Baseball and is a pretty good outfielder.
Sharon,Ky
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Mini-book on Financial Wisdom
By Rela Ann Ever wonder what to do with those sample credit cards sent your way to entice your business? Why not use it for teaching kids (and even those young-at-hearts) about money? We can think 2 simple ways right now that you can use these plastics that would otherwise mess up the "mixed paper" recycling mound. One would be a mini-book on financial wisdom - what better way to introduce your teenager (or your spouse!) on how money should be handled? Another use of this mini-book is for Key chain with Memory verse reviewer. Make use of waiting time - traffic, bank queue or just plain waiting.
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Today's Tips
Adding Gluten When Baking Bread
Add 1/2 T of gluten per cup of flour when baking bread for a much better texture.
By Ellen Brewer
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Deodorizing Your Pet Lab
For labrador retrievers, mix one part listerine, one part water and spray on after bathing to cut down on the lab smell.
By Susan Smoaks
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A Man Shopping Joke
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles. The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him.
He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him down the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter.
She says, confused, "Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife?
He answers, "You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco and some rolling papers; cause it's sooo-ooo--oo-ooo much cheaper. So, I figure if I have to roll my own, so does she."
By Terri
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Pringle Lid Coasters
Save the lids to the pringles cans, they make great FREE coasters. You can glue felt to the bottoms or do whatever you wish to them.
By shari
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Tree Lime Float
Top a glass of ginger ale/lime soda with a scoop of Lime Sherbert.
By Tree Nez
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Cleaning Cast Iron Pots and Pans
We had several old iron cooking pots and pans, that had been left in storage for many years. They were rusty, and really corroded.
I put them in a plastic garbage bag, soaked a towel with ammonia, and left it tied in bag for several days (maybe 4 days.) As I took each one out to wash and clean, I left the others in the bag. They clean well with a little elbow "grease". They looked almost new.
I had a dutch oven, a huge skillet, a large pancake griddle, and several pans with handles. I used steel wool on some and scraped residue off with a knife, then washed and dried them. I used crisco and rubbed each one with a paper towel. I set them in the oven for several days when not in use. They looked like new and would have been discarded as useless.
By Beulah
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Are Exterminators Worth the Expense?
Feedback from readers about the value of using a profession exterminator to help control insects. Post your experiences.
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Brightening Your Day By Helping Someone Else
In my many years of living I have found that the best pick-me-up for depression is to get your mind off your own problems and do something to cheer someone else up. If nothing else, send a card and make someone else's day a little brighter. When God lays someone on your heart, there's a reason behind it. Pray for them and act on his leading. You'll feel better and so will they. Trust me - it works!
By Sharon,Ky
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A Couple Driving Down the Road Joke
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, "Relatives of yours?"
"Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws."
By Terri
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Giving Pets Water in the Car
If your car has a cup holder on the center console, it can be used a spill-resistant water bowl for your pet. Just fill it from a water bottle.
By Les Wilson
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Invest in Real Estate
This tip was given to me by a realtor, he said you should get lots (of real estate) while you're young. Very good advice.
By James Kleeman
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Uses For Paintbrushes
There are many uses for paint brushes, other than painting. Some of these are:
- Use as a barbecue basting brush
- Use for spreading egg whites on baking
- Use for cleaning keyboard of your computer
- Use for dusting lampshades
- Use for dusting corners and other small areas
- Use dampened to clean vinyl blinds
- Use for greasing pans for baking
- Use for cleaning out corners of cookie tins and bread boxes
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Black Water Stains On Wood
I am wondering if anyone has an idea on how to get black water stains out of wood. I had a plant that leaked and now the wooden window ledge had a water stain!
Cynthia from Ohio
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Pennsylvania Scan Right Price Guarantee Law
Does Pennsylvania have a scan right price guarantee law? If so, how do I obtain a copy of it?
Bob
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The Wiggles Birthday Party With Dancing
My 2 year old son loves "The Wiggles", he also loves to dance. I wanted to have a birthday party that incorporates dancing.
Any advice or ideas?
Sheree
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Dear God Kids by Anne Fitzgerald
Hi everyone, I need help finding Dear God Kids by Anne Fitzgerald fabric. I have a God daughter who loves the characters and I would like to decorate her room with it. I live in Florida.
Dalina
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Freezing Snap Beans
I would like to know how to prepare snap beans for freezing?
Ms Janette
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Cleaning African Violets
How do you get dirt and dust off African Violet leaves?
Opal
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Hardwood Floor Color Suggestions
We have regency bronze color cabinets in our kitchen and the floor type is vinyl. We are planning to have hardwood floor in the kitchen. Please let me know what color (hardwood) floor do I need to choose. I am interested in contrasting colors. Would a butterscotch hardwood color be fine? Also, please let me know if the matching hardwood colors looks great in this case (with regency bronze cabinets).
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Tara from Pennsylvania
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Kittens with Fleas
I need some home remedies and ideas for how to get rid of fleas on small kittens.
Kathy
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How Do You Clean Gas Stove Burners?
I am looking for tips for cleaning around gas stove burners.
barbara batiste
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Litter Box Training
Does anyone have any tips on litter box training a new kitten. My daughter just got a new kitten and is having problems getting him to go in the litter box.
Eleanor
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Scaredy Dog?
My name is Amanda, I have 2 sweet little terripoo's, one boy, one girl. We have had them for about 4-5 months now and when we first got them, they would not come near us. After a few days they started to become curious and after about a week or two they settled down a bit.
They still are absolutely terrified of everything. Whenever I take them for a walk, they just freak out at anything that moves or speaks. The girl, Bettie, even has little accidents because she is so scared, and the boy, Willie, gets aggressive when around other dogs. I NEED HELP! Anyone know how to chill my dogs out?
Thanx for your help,
A_Chick
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Turbo Oven Tips
I bought a "Turbo Oven, Cook the Aeromatic Way" machine years ago. Just rediscovered it in a cabinet. Does anyone have any favorite recipes or comments, things to watch out for, or praise for this unit or style of cooking?
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Holly
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Freezing Squash
I would like to know how to prepare fresh squash for freezing?
Ms Janette
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Substitute for Cream of Mushroom Soup
I'd like to know if anyone has a recipe substitute for cream of mushroom soup and/or dried onion soup. We need to watch our sodium and additive intake.
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Holly
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Ridding a House of Fleas
How do you get rid of fleas in the basement when that is where the cat lives? That is also where the laundry room is.
Donnis from Missouri
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Getting a Mohawk to Stand Up
What's a good way to get a mohawk to stand up?
Jo
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Seizures in Dogs?
I have a Golden Retriever that is two years old and is having seizures now for just about a year. Our Vet has prescribed Phenobarbital which I give 6 pills a day. Three in the morning and three in the evening. He is also on thyroid medication. He still has seizures but not as frequent and we are still experimenting with his dose.
I have tried changing his diet to raw food. I am constantly checking the garden for mushrooms and fungus of any kind and I don't use harsh chemicals. His seizures started the summer of 2004 just after he had surgery on both eyes. Apparently the bottom lashes of his eyes rolled into the eye ball and causes irritation. In the meantime we were installing a new lawn and sprinkler system. I top soiled the entire yard with quality soil from a highly reputable source.
Mushrooms are prevalent all year. Our vet thought the mushrooms were causing the seizures. With mowing and daily picking has kept this under control. If anyone out there is going through this or has experienced this problem with their pet please reply. Any information could be helpful.
Another thing, Cosmo, our golden retriever is a male and his weight is about 115 pounds which I hear is a very large Golden yet he's not overweight for his size. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Arlen
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House Training a 15 Month Old Dog
Our Lakeland Terrier is 15 months old and we are having a difficult time getting him to hold his bodily functions until he gets outside. He will not usually poop or pee in the house when we are with him, but if we leave him alone or if he wakes up in the morning before we do, he will do his business as he pleases.
If we wake up before he does and take him out, he will do his business outside upon command so we think he knows that is what he is SUPPOSED to do. So the difficultly is, how to we stop behavior that is not done in our presence?
Mark from San Francisco
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Sneezing Cat
I have a 6 year old cat and I have been taking him to vets off and on for years tryng to figure out how to get him to stop sneezing. They have given him pills, squirt meds, shots, and many other things. No one knows what it is or how to fix it. They have said multiple things were wrong so we would try the meds and no change.
I am wondering if anyone else has had a cat do this, and if they have had it fixed. I wouldn't mind the sneezing but big boogers come out, it is so icky. He still plays, eats, goes potty and sleeps fine. He gets his shots, he is inside only, and he is neutered.
Thanks,
Jen
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Cleaning Kid's Pools
Last year I read a post about keeping kids pools cleaner by using regular bleach. I have lost the post and now need to know. Anyone remember or have any information? Thank You,
Cau
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