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Vol. 8, Num. 172, September 2, 2009 (Read It Online) Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick winners. Do you have any quick, healthy recipes for busy parents? Post it here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_recipes.ldml Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Scenery: Jurassic Art (Rose Hill, KS) Taken at "Jurassic Art" in Rose Hill, KS By Linda from Arkansas City, KS Contest Contender!
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We are located in a region known as the Palouse of Eastern Washington. The picture of this frightening storm was taken just outside of my home in Rosalia, WA on August 22, 2008, overlooking the wheat field bordered by HWY 195 to the east. Late summer-early fall storms are pretty dangerous in our region since most storms only produce dry lightening. With an average annual precipitation of around 17 inches and low summer humidity it is not at all uncommon for these extremely dry grain fields to catch fire. My home only sits about 20 feet west of this particular field and we are only separated by a narrow dirt road. By Vera from Rosalia, WA Contest Contender!
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I just thought people would like to see that starfish come in different colors. I took this picture when I lived in Klawock, Alaska. We were going clamming because there was a minus 13 foot tide. By Budget Keeper from Honesdale, PA Contest Contender!
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Winslow a 2 year old Lab/Pointer mix. I really wanted a puppy, but didn't have the extra money. We were on our way to my in laws and saw a "free puppies" sign out at the road and decided to take a look. When we went back to look at them, a bunch of black lab puppies came out of the pen. Then out come Winslow with his cute polka dots, I fell in love right away and off he went with us. He loves to cause trouble, not kidding! If you've seen the movie "Marley and Me", he is just like Marley. He loves to dig holes all over the yard, steal the kids sand toys and chew them up. He loves to hunt and play, he also loves water (he lays in mud puddles if there's no water to play in) Winslow is also a sweet boy, he loves to cuddle and is great with kids. He's definitely got a one of a kind personality. By Amie from Fowlerville, MI Contest Contender!
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Nikko is 2 years old and a Border Collie. He was a Christmas gift from my daughter and her fiancee. He loves to chase the duck on the pond. (He can never catch them). He loves people and loves to play By Nancy from Cardwell, Montana Contest Contender!
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These contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25!
Re-scan TV Channels When Installing New Equipment We recently installed a new antenna, the previous one being some 20 years old and falling apart. Well, It was installed and didn't work. I re-read the instructions for the upteenth time, and there, hidden in the small print on the bottom of the page, was the reason. I had to re-scan the channels on each TV So, before you panic and call in a professional service, re-scan. It may save you a lot of aggravation. Source: The instruction book that came with our antenna. By Cookwie from Richardson, TX Contest Contender!
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I felt an annoying tickling in my right ear. An ENT specialist told me it was eczema and prescribed a steroidal ointment No relief. My dermatologist diagnosed it as psoriasis and suggested I try T-Gel, a shampoo I had been using for itching of my scalp and dandruff in mustache and eyebrows. T-Gel has been working perfectly. No more tickling sensation. Apply with Q-tip as directed. By Rosgem from San Antonio, TX Contest Contender!
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Hydrogen Peroxide for Pet Poisoning I recently found out that most flowers and plants are poisonous to cats, after I discovered 2 of mine eating the lilies I had just put in a vase from my garden. I looked on the internet for information regarding this only to discover that if your pet is not seen by a vet within the first six hours of ingesting the flowers, they will die within 5 days of kidney failure. I immediately called the vet which were closing in 10 minutes, and explained my situation. HERE'S THE TIP: She told me to give each cat a tsp. of Hydrogen Peroxide, making sure to get it in the back of their throat. Wait 5 minutes for them to throw up. If they don't, repeat it ONLY 1 MORE TIME. Wait 5 minutes. If they still haven't, put a tiny pinch of salt in the back of their throat. Wait 5 more minutes. By then, if they haven't, take them to a vet immediately. It worked the first time with Mimzy and the second time with Monazy! Both are still healthy and still with us, thankfully. By Jackie from Des Moines, Iowa Editor's Note: Please always consult a vet first, before trying home remedies. Contest Contender!
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Double Bag to Prevent Freezer Burn I love using zip lock bags for freezing meats and sauces, but do not like the expense. I also double the bags when freezing to prevent freezer burn. So, I first put the sauce or meat into a recycled plastic or waxed bag, and close it with tape or twist tie. Then, I put the bagged food into the zip lock. By doing it this way, I'm able to reuse the zip lock over and over again. By Carla from Greensboro, NC Contest Contender!
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Want to keep ants away from your kitchen counter, garbage can or away from shrubs or trees or flowers or just about anything? I use black pepper from the kitchen. Just sprinkle it around anything and leave it there, it will deter ants large and small. I haven't had an ant problem since I used it 3 months ago. It works great for me, try it and see if it works. Only sprinkle it lightly inside the house, but a little more for outside. Source: Found out about it on the internet from ehow.com By Mr. Farmer from MO Contest Contender!
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Use Vinegar and Newspaper for Cleaning Windows Use vinegar and newspaper to clean those windows and mirrors. It does such an excellent, streak-free job! Vinegar also works for mopping floors, helping to eliminate that pesky separate-cleaner-for-each-job buildup in the chemicals cabinet! By Davidicdancer from Spokane, WA Contest Contender!
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Remember end of season savings! I stock up on end of season plastic tableware or pool toys to give out as gifts throughout the year. For example: I just found beautiful $10.00 pitchers for $1.50. They make great gift baskets. I get red and green for Christmas - yellow for Easter, etc. Go to the swimming pool department; my kids are wild over Slip and Slides and they are $20.00 when the season starts. I just picked up a pile of them for $1.97 each. When I give these to kids at birthday parties, they are thrilled! I even give them in the winter and they can save them for summer, they love it! A $20 present for $1.97, you can't beat that! By Traceyvarela from Santa Rosa Beach, FL Contest Contender!
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Here are a couple of things that you could do to keep your child's mind occupied during the summer months, as well as helping them have fun learning.
All or each of these would keep any child occupied and keep them interested in learning. Plus most of them would be an excellent family project too! By Cricketnc from Parkton, NC Contest Contender!
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Practice "Stranger Danger" With Your Children My daughter plays a little game with my granddaughter that I think is smart. When I was visiting, she asked me to walk her to her school bus stop one morning. I did not have a clue what was coming but I was a proud mother of her grown daughter when I did find out. As we was walking, my daughter drove by (she had on a hat and jacket with her collar turned up) and slowed down, rolled down her window and said "Hey little girl, I sure do like those pink shoes." My granddaughter looked away and kept walking. Then she said "Hey, I have a cool puppy you wanna see it." My granddaughter said "NOOOO, go away!" Then she screamed very loudly, "I don't know you! I don't know you. " At first I didn't know what to do, I was thinking "What will people think with her screaming like that?" My daughter got out of her car and they both high fived each other after a few minutes of the screaming. A couple of days later she changed it up a bit. She told my granddaughter that she was going to shower but she snuck outside and rang the door bell. My granddaughter went to the door and asked who it was without opening the door. They went though a little game back and forth but she did not open the door. At first I was worried that it would make her scared, but what my daughter said was she wants to make her aware. She said she changes up different scenarios but there is one main thing they do not change. They have a code word. It is their code and no one knows it. That way if anyone tells her mom sent them or mom said it was ok, she knows if they did or not. By Notwrong Contest Contender!
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Borrow A "Kill A Watt" Monitor From Your Library Our local library offers, to members, free usage of Kill A Watt monitor for three days. There is a waiting list but it is well worth the wait. Check your local library to see if they offer it. It was donated by the local power company. For those not familiar with Kill A Watt, it is a device that will monitor your electrical usage for each item in your home. This can help you make changes in your usage if need be. By knowing how much power is used by an electrical item may help you save money by eliminating it or cutting back. By mkymlp from NE PA Contest Contender!
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Getting Rid of Ants in the Kitchen Help please, with the current heat wave and lack of water, my kitchen has been invaded by ants. They are everywhere. Please help with suggestions on how to keep them from coming in and then not coming back. By deborahlees from Temecula, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf432417.tip.html
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Rate It: Charging Roommates to Use My Washer and Dryer How much should I charge for people to use my washer and dryer. It is a situation where roommates aren't paying for things and so I'm putting charges up. By mariahcolburn from Lewiston, ME Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30953854.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer How can I clean the liquid fabric softener scummy "deposit" off my washing machine agitator? By grandma2speedy from Monroe, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf225566.tip.html
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Rate It: What does KA083181RM means for the sheriffs dept? It refers to a court case. By ms.munguia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17536337.tip.html
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Rate It: Top Loading Washer is Squealing I have an Estate top loading washer. It squeals when changing cycles. Any ideas what is wrong and how to fix it? By jazalay from Frisco, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76325751.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Brass Fireplace Doors I would like information on cleaning brass fireplace doors that got burned and discolored. By choacin from IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79038347.tip.html
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Rate It: All of a sudden my cat squeaks when he's trying to meow. He's otherwise very healthy with no sneezing, swollen glands, or runny nose. Has this ever happened to anyone else's cat? If he's not better in a day or two I'll take him to the vet. I did call her and she said it could be any number of things. By Cyinda from near Seattle-Tacoma Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35521475.tip.html
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Rate It: Frugal Flea Treatment for Dogs What is the best frugal way to treat my dog for fleas? By peachjuteux from MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93950761.tip.html
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Rate It: Which reverse osmosis water systems are good? By copygail Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37727739.tip.html
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Rate It: Keeping Light Bulbs From Vibrating Loose Our outdoor light fixture bulbs become loose with vibrations from opening and closing the door. Is it safe to put something around the bulb's threads so the bulbs will not become loose? By carla from Greensboro, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86746852.tip.html
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Rate It: Light Yellow Walls in Kitchen with New Black Granite Counters My wife and I recently purchased Blue Sapphire granite (black with brown swirls and blue flecks) and are having it installed in our kitchen next week. We have standard white cabinets, white appliances, and a neutral tile floor. Right now our walls are painted a light yellow, but we are not sure if this will match or not. I am thinking it will, but would like to get some thoughts from others. Thanks. By tksamps from RI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89373465.tip.html
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Rate It: Can Neosporin ointment be used for dogs skin lesions? By 45nedwards from Indianapolis, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75026175.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for a home remedy for fleas on dogs. By Emma B. from Reading, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf502073.tip.html
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Rate It: Welbilt Bread Machine Instructions Does anyone have any ideas where I can get recipes and directions (or the manual) for using the Welbilt ABMIH70 bread machine? Thanks. By umson1986 from Manassas, VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63941338.tip.html
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Rate It: I was just wanting to know if any of you have anything prepared just in case of an emergency, if so what? I was thinking of doing this and I wanted some ideas. Thanks for any ideas you may share with me. By Teresa from VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000737.tip.html
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Rate It: Adding Color to My Kitchen Walls What color would you paint your kitchen walls, if the counter top is a medium to dark blue with wooden cabinets, wooden trim and hardwood floors? By roxxy5482 from Johnstown, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39243146.tip.html
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Rate It: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors How can I get dog urine smells out of wood floors? I did not realize they were peeing on a certain item and when I removed the Rooster, the floor is black. I tried bleach, baking soda paste, nothing works. Is there anything I can put on the areas that the dogs are peeing on for them to stop? I have a 15 year old Shih tzu, and a 2 year old. They have just started doing this, that is why I'm puzzled. Thanks for anyone's help. By grisluol from Spring Hill, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf606054.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a friend that does scrap cars, and he has no way of getting rid of old tires. He wants them hauled off. What does he need to do? Thanks. Steve J. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44347296.tip.html
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Rate It: I need ideas for a football float for homecoming in early October. We are called the Knights. Our colors are blue and white. We play the Rebels. We are thinking of using 2 pickup trucks. It needs to be creative, but spending is limited. Please help. By OC KNIGHT from Oak Creek, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf253913.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Rid of Wet Carpet Smell The other day while replacing the element in the water heater, my darling husband flooded our bathroom, closet, and part of our bedroom. This means wet carpeting. While the carpet is nearly dry, there's a nasty stench in the rooms now. Any idea how to get rid of that? Thanks for the help. By shosha from Berrien Springs, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf180895.tip.html
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