Volume Six, Number 192, October 4, 2007 (Read It Online)
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Getting Rid of Sour Smell in Bed Sheets
Does anyone know how to get rid of daily sour smell in bedding
without having to change sheets every day. Febreze does not work
on it.... Thanks.
Laura from Amherstburg Ontario, Canada
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Grandmom and Grandpop Reindeer
Christmas fun. Our whole family wears Christmas antlers when we open our presents, it is too cute.
By Mary Lou from Abingdon, MD
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Turbo (Chocolate Lab/Boxer)
Turbo is 5 months old, she is 1/2 Chocolate Lab and 1/2 Boxer. We got Turbo two months ago. She is a puppy so she loves to chew up things. She likes to chase and wrestle with our two year old son and our 3 year old Black Lab Shelby and all of the neighborhood dogs.
Turbo loves to share her kennel with Drew, our two year old son.
By April from North Henderson, IL
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Craft: Painted Votive Holder
You don't have to be an artist to create beautiful hand-painted candle holders from inexpensive glass containers.
Approximate Time Approximately 1 hour or less
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Make Cinnamon Ornaments For Christmas
When making long lasting, nicely scented Christmas decorations with the kids, mix white school glue and LOTS of cinnamon (until you get a doughy consistency). Roll this out and use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to cut out shapes for ornaments! Make a hole in the 'cookie' with a straw, then bake in the oven at a low temp until the ornaments are dry. When rolling out your dough, use more cinnamon as the 'flour' you would otherwise use when rolling cookies for cutting. After the ornaments are dried, string colorful ribbon through the hole, hang and enjoy! I made my first set of these almost 20 years ago and I can still smell them!
If you don't want to dry them in the oven, you can sit them in a sunny window, undisturbed, for a week or more to air dry.
By Sherry from Greenville, Ohio
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Amodex For Removing Ink Stains
Everyone is always complaining about ink stains - Here's a brand I had never heard of, but which comes highly recommended Amodex. I saw it in the Zappo's digest - it's a newsletter that goes along with the Zappo's shoe site - solving all sorts of problems with shoes and leather - check it out!
By Pamphyila from LA
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Look for Gift Card Deals at Restaurants
If you like to eat out, look for discount restaurant deals. Last year, Chili's ran a deal where if you bought a $25 gift card, you got a $5 free. You could get three of them (I think). So spend $75 and get $15 free. You can ask for different denominations as well if you want to use them as gifts or save them. They don't really expire so you can use them for a while.
By Laurie from Arizona
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Use Cloves To Relieve Sore In Mouth
Recently I developed a cold sore in my mouth, and had no medicine to relieve the pain. My wife gave me a cotton ball covered in ground cloves. I put it on the sore and it relieved the pain within minutes.
By Timothy from Gallitzin, PA
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Travel Toothbrush Holders For Crochet Hooks
I bought some of those long toothbrush travel holders, they're great for crochet hooks.
By Keeper from Morganton, NC
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Stretch Your Bath Powder With Cornstarch
Extend your nicely scented bath powder by combining it with an equal amount of cornstarch in a larger container. Many powders have cornstarch as their main active ingredient anyway, and it is a great drying agent, so now you'll have double the amount, and it will still be scented. I have been doing this for years and it has saved a bundle. I couldn't live without my after bath/shower powder.
By Marie from West Dundee, IL
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Keep Track of Prices on Common Purchases
Keep a small list of what you pay for items that you buy often. Then, when you're at another grocery/department store, you'll know if their special is really a special.
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Ordinary Box As A Gift
Here's a great way to save money on gifts and get the kids involved too. This particular gift idea is so easy and says "I love you" so well. Make several of these keepsakes and give them to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who needs a smile.
The best, inexpensive Christmas gift I ever received was from my daughter when she was in elementary school. The class took small empty boxes (toothpaste, jewelry gift boxes, etc.), wrapped them in wrapping paper, then tied them up with curling ribbon. Attached to the box was this note:
I took an ordinary box
As empty as can be
I filled it with a special gift
And wrapped it carefully.
But please don't ever open it
Just leave the ribbon tied
And hold it tightly near your heart
Because my love for you is inside!
I loved this gift and will keep it FOREVER. This would be a good class project for elementary school students or for a Sunday School class.
By MomOf1 from Wilkesboro, NC
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Sunday School Craft
Last Sunday started Sunday school at church. I had my students answer some questions on a paper. They were questions about themselves including asking them their favorite place in the church it self. I plan on taking their photo in that favorite place and combining the written words on the questionnaire as a craft. I thought I had a good idea but don't know how to implement it or on what. Any ideas? Thanks.
Sandy from Baltimore
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Thinning Jam
Can I re-cook my jam and add water to make it less thick?
Janet from Evesham, England
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Caring for Lilac Saplings in the Winter
I have three brand new Lilac bushes and it is starting to get very cold here at night. 38 degrees this morning. I am wondering if it will hurt these young saplings to keep them inside for the winter or if it is wiser to go ahead and plant them outside before the first snow really hits which of course could be any time.
Hardiness Zone: 5a
Wendy from Fort Collins, CO
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Removing Cooking Oil From Wall
Sometimes when I cook oil splashes on the wall and I've been trying to paint over the oil spots. However, when I paint over the spots after a few hours you can see the oil spots again. Please tell me what I am doing wrong. I thought about putting up wallpaper in that area but I have 3 electrical sockets in the way. It is a small area only 5 inches wide and about 48 inches long.
Onesummer
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Dealing with Disgusting Emails
I keep getting disgusting emails. I tried to have it changed but my ISP's process is so difficult I can't figure it out. Can I get a second email address? Preferably a free one because this computer is costing a fortune as it is. Would I have to report this second address to my ISP? I hate dealing with those people! I'd be so grateful for any help. I'm starting to think getting this computer was the worst mistake I ever made.
Joan from Chesapeake, VA
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Pork Roast or Beef Brisket Marinade
Can somebody help me? I'm looking for a recipe like one my great grandma use to use for pork roast or beef briskets. It has relish, Heinz 57 sauce, onions and a bunch of other stuff you can marinate with it as well serve it on the side and put a little on top when cooking.
Jeanette
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Getting Rid of Underground Bumble Bee Nest
How should I go about getting rid of a bumble bee nest in the ground? They take offense at our mowing the lawn. I've heard those nests can get very large under ground if left alone.
Lynn from Albany, NY
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50th Anniversary Party Favors
My friends and I are planning a surprise 50th anniversary for another couple of friends. We're having it at a a very casual restaurant on the river. Does anyone have any ideas for cute simple place cards/favors to put at each seat? Maybe something we could put a few mints or other little items in. Nothing fancy because it will be quite casual.
Thanks for any ideas.
Bobbye from Homosassa, FL
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Colors To Go With Hardrock Maple Countertops
The color of my cabinets is "Hardrock Maple" the color of my countertop is "Butter-Rum". I have stainless steel appliances. I am looking for suggestions on floor color and paint color.
Please help, I have horrible design taste and do not want to mess up.
Scott from Kew Gardens, NY
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Cleaning Dog Saliva from Microfiber Couch
My dog loves to take his chew toys onto my microfiber couch. Unfortunately, his saliva makes the couch wet and it seems like it has matted down the microfiber. Now I have whitish stains on my chocolate brown couch, and the fiber is matted down. A friend of mine washes her microfiber cushion covers in the washing machine. That just seems like it would mat down the fibers even more. Does anyone have thoughts or suggestions on this?
Merlynda from San Diego, CA
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Making a Braided Rug from Crochet Chains
My daughter and her friend were learning to crochet and have made a bunch of chains. They were wanting to make rugs, like the braided rag rugs. I was wondering #1 how to make them and #2 how would you join the rounds together. The chains are yarn not cloth. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Dahart from Durango,CO
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Draining a Can of Tuna
What is the best way to drain a small can of tuna?
Onesummer
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Inexpensive Owl Halloween Costume For 5 Year Old
Looking for ideas to make an inexpensive owl Halloween costume for a 5 year old friend. Thank you.
Sally from Chewelah, WA
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Cleaning a Dirty Rubber Doll
How can I clean a very dirty rubber doll? It is an old doll with many nooks and crannies.
Sue from Lititz, PA
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Lighten Pimple Scars
I have one month time for my marriage. What care I should take in this one month and how to lighten my pimple scars on my face...please help me out.
Fahni
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Review of Dollar Tree Inkjet Refills
Yesterday at the "Dollar Tree" I saw refills for inkjets. Has anyone tried these? Are they any good? Is it hard to do, the instructions were kind of vague. What does it mean, "run through the cleaning cycle"? My printer came with no instructions. I'd appreciate any feedback -- inkjets are costing me a fortune!
Joan from Chesapeake, VA
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Getting Rid of Sour Smell in Bed Sheets
Does anyone know how to get rid of daily sour smell in bedding without having to change sheets every day. Febreze does not work on it....thanks.
Laura from Amherstburg Ontario, Canada
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Surprise Birthday Party For Teenager
For my bffs 14th birthday I was gonna throw her a surprise party and I have no ideas, themes or games. Help please.
Anything is everything. [whatever that means]
shy from Dang Boy, Utah
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Canadian Coupon Swappers
Is there a section on Thrifty Fun for Canadians to swap coupons?
Carolyn from Hamilton Ontario, Canada
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Holiday Craft Ideas For Fourth Grade
This year I am homeroom mother for fourth graders. Really need some game/craft suggestions for upcoming Halloween party. Our school has a rule that we must use prepackaged snacks so that will be easy, BUT would love some ideas on, games or crafts that would be easy, inexpensive, and would hold the attention of fourth graders.
Also if you have any ideas for Christmas and Valentine parties.
Thanks
Linda from Brighton, MO
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Glass Box Decoration Ideas
What kind of decorations can you put on top of the glass box decorations to go along with the bows or without bows?
Jodi from Parkersburg, IA
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Instructions For Painting Laminate Counter Tops Like Brown Quartz
Is it possible to (step by step and what products) paint my laminate counter tops to look like dark brown quartz?
Lisa Russ from Florence, SC
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Making An Orange Light Ball From Solo Cups
Has anybody ever made an orange light ball out of Solo cups?
Machines from TX
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Help Drilling Glass Blocks
I am trying to drill the glass blocks. I have the 1/2 inch diamond drill bit but it seems to be taking a lot if effort. I put it in water first but it heats up rather quickly.
Carrie from Canada
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Removing Candle Wax from Wall
How can I get candle wax off my wall? I threw a candle in the trash while it still had some liquid in it and some of the wax ended up on the wall where it hardened.
Nan from Cocoa Beach, FL
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Crafting for Fun and Money!
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Take a Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
By Susan Sanders-Kinzel Here are some links to a few pumpkin patches. Pumpkin Patches are great not only for pumpkins but other fall crops as well. If you have one near you, please post it in the feedback and we'll add it to the list. We went to one last year for my grandson's birthday and had a blast!
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