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| My Daughter at the Rodeo
My daughter at a rodeo having the time of her life. By Joyce from Mesa, AZ
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| Cully Photo
Cully continued to attract the dog next door to come out and trample all over the garden. When I told him not to do that, he would hide in the clothes basket. You will understand why I have problems being objective where my little man is concerned. Cheers and Thanks for the opportunity to share about my dear little man. Wendy from Oz
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Today's Tips
| Recycling School Supplies
Starting at the beginning of the school year (we started this in grade school), I let my children know that any school supplies that could be re-used the next year would be eligible for $1.00 per item. Example: dictionary - $1.00, geometry kit - $1.00, calculator - $1.00, etc. The items I bought were good quality and I would only pay $1.00 per item to the children if they brought them home in good condition. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Sudsy Ammonia For Pet Odors
I'd tried everything, including tips from this site and was about to give up and tear out the carpet where my 1 year old silver tabby had sprayed AND peed in the corner of my closet, on my brand new carpet. I thought I'd give it one more shot and poured nearly half a bottle of sudsy ammonia in that entire half of the closet! AND IT WORKED! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Recycled Food Containers As Water Weights
Wash the Lay's Stax brand plastic chip cans (like Pringles) when finished with the chips. Also save your empty milk gallon and/or half gallon jugs. Fill them with water. Use in your pools as water weights. If the lids were to come off in the pool, no problem. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Individual Apple Pie
Open one can of crescents, take two triangles of crescents, so they look like a rectangle. Sprinkle lots and lots of cinnamon and sugar, take your apple, peel it, and cut it in 4 pieces, yes 4 pieces. Place each piece on crescent and roll it all up. Place as is in sprayed cake pan. Then pour 1 can mountain dew all over small apple pies. Bake on 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, depends on ovens. Voila (Wallah), my family loves them. By Jamish from Ransom, Kansas Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Protect Your Identity Without Using A Shredder
Save time and money by not shredding mail. The shredder costs money and the shredding can take quite a bit of time. But I don't want anyone to be able to get bank account numbers, etc, from my trash. So here's what I do. Take a bunch of the papers and tear in a few pieces. Soak in hot water until mushy and the water is cool enough to put your hands in. Squash the "mush" and roll into a ball. Let it dry and throw into trash. In case this sounds familiar, it's the same as making papier mache. Only I squeeze it into a ball. It's easy, fast, and the info on those pages is gone! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| My Frugal Life - My Frugal Grandfather
This isn't actually a story of my life but one of my grandfather who passed away 4 years ago. I still miss him. I remember going to my grandparents on a regular basis. My grandparents went through the depression which made my grandfather become very frugal due to the fact they had 6 kids. My mother would always tell me as a child, they always had meat, potatoes and a veggie at every meal. But each person was only allowed 1 piece of meat, no matter how much was left over. They raised chickens, not only for meat but for eggs. Laundry was washed on a wringer washer and hung out on the line before they went to school. They still had chickens even as I grew up and laundry was still hung out on the line. Grandfather would buy his clothes at garage sales or flea markets. Dishes and furniture too. They had the same furniture for as long as I could remember. All meals were made from scratch and nothing wasted. But we never cared, we would go for walk along the creek and look for arrow heads or maybe fish. Just spending time with him was all we wanted IMAQT1962 from ILLINOIS Do you have a frugal story to share with the ThriftyFun community? Submit your essay here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_myfrugallife.ldml Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Baking With Silicon Bakeware
Since baking with the silicon bakeware, I have noticed that the bottoms of my banana breads are not quite done. Based on the fact that heat rises; after removing the pan from the oven, I turn it upside down on a rack. When it cools off enough, I remove the baking form, but still leave it upside down. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Save On Your Grocery Bill With Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a program that can save you lots of money on your grocery bill. They distribute Food Packages once a month. These are not free, but they are a bargain. The package contains about $50.00 worth of food for $25.00. You do not have to be of any certain income level to participate. Anyone can participate. In addition to the $25.00 Food Package, for another $25.00 you can order a meat package. Here is a list of the states that participate: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia And you can find more information on their website, including what the current month's menu is. You order and pay by the deadline, and then they tell you where and when to pick up your order. Here is the URL to the website for complete information: http://www.angelfoodministries.com/default.asp By Harlean from Arkansas from Hot Springs, AK Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Hairspray For Ink Stains
I've had many instance where I accidentally write on my clothing. I found that using hairspray (almost any brand) will amazingly remove ink-pen stains from clothing! Just be sure to spray the hairspray on an unnoticeable area first just to make sure that it doesn't take the color out of the garment! Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Changing the Color of a Leather Purse
I would like to change the color of a leather purse. What should I use, would shoe polish work? I would hate to ruin the purse. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Up Ant Poison
What is something good to clean a counter that has ant poison on it? I want to make sure the ant poison is gone and the counter is safe to use again. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Perspiration Problems
My niece has a problem with perspiration under her arms. She is only 16 years old. She has used every kind of antiperspirant imaginable but she still sweats badly and hates this problem. She doesn't have a bad odor under her arms, just the sweating that embarrasses her. What can she do to prevent this? I sure hope someone can solve this as she is very popular and smart and has a lot of friends and this really annoys her. I love my Niece and would like to help her. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Crystal Light Stain on Wool Carpet
How do I get Crystal Light Red Raspberry stain out of wool carpet? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Removing Permanent Marker from a Wood Door
My two year old colored with permanent marker on the closet door. It is wood with a bad finish. How do i get the marker off? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Making Powdered Milk Taste Better
I am using powdered milk to save money (I get the powdered milk for free). Is there anything I can do to the reconstituted milk to make it taste better? I added a tablespoon of sugar and some vanilla today, nothing changed. It still tastes like powder. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Knifty Knitter Instructions
Does any one know how to basically use the knifty knitter? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Freezing Imitation Crabmeat
Can imitation crabmeat be refrozen safey? Local grocery stores tend to sell previously frozen crabmeat. I may not always want to use it immediately. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dull Instrument Panels In My Vehicle
I was wondering if anyone knew how to remove the dull effect that is on my instrument panels in my vehicle? I think that Armour All had gotten on it and made it look dull. This is some type of plastic. Thanks so much, in advance for your help or suggestions. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Ink Stain on Leather
How can I clean an ink stain off my tan lether seat? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Contacting Fiskars
How can I contact the manufacturer of Fiskars border punches? I have a broken one. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Getting Rid of Crickets
How can I get rid of annoying crickets? I have one somewhere in my home and cannot find it and it is extremely loud, or seems to be when I get up early in the morning and the place is quiet. Any and all advice and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Saving a Plant From Weed Killer
What do you do if you get a weed killer on a plant you wish not to kill? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Dressing Up a Chain Link Dog Pen
I have a 6x6 chain link dog pen. Any ideas on a way to dress it up so it looks nicer. I don't want to screen it entirely, I want the pup to see out when she's in it. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Cat Urine of a Cement Floor
How do I clean cat urine off of a cement floor that won't hurt the cats if they lick it? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Softening Hard Bread
How do I soften hard bread? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Do flea collars really work?
Do flea collars really work? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Grass Stains on Leather Seats
I have grass stains on car leather seats. Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Cleaning Leather Car Interior
How do I clean leather car seats and plastic car interior? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Buying Tulips for a June Wedding
I am planning my wedding for June 07' and I am interested in having Tulips at the wedding. Everyone keeps telling me that they are out of season and that they will be expensive. Does anyone know if they are available for the first week in June and how much they cost? Post Feedback: Click Here |
| Homemade Glue Dots
I once heard there was a way to make your own glue dots; does anyone know how? Post Feedback: Click Here |
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| Frugal Ethics - When Frugal Becomes Just Plain Cheap
By Tawra Kellam There are times when it's tempting to lie, steal or break one of the other 10 Commandments to get a good deal but, in living frugally, we all need to stick to being honest. This is not always easy to do, but I want to give some examples that may help you stay honest. Here are some common tactics that some people use that are unethical and sometimes illegal: Read More: Click Here |
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Selecting High-Quality Fruit Strawberries:Select fully ripe, firm berries with a deep red color. They should be plump and moist in appearance. Avoid dry, shriveled berries with brown caps, or soft-bodied berries that are bruised or leaking juices. Keep in mind that very large containers may contain berries that are being crushed by their own weight. Steer clear of sticky containers and berries showing signs of mold.Read More: Click Here |
| Back to school, or back to the poor house?
By Tawra Kellam Back to school is a time when many moms witness their money sprout wings and take flight, finding their homes at retail stores across America. I know that consumer spending is good for the economy, but I don't take it upon myself to keep the entire US economy propped up, so when my first-grade son announced that he wanted a backpack with rollers, I saw this as a wonderful financial teaching moment. His school is small, and he doesn't walk to or from school. He didn't need rollers. Read More: Click Here |
| Getting Started in Solar Electric Power
By Ellen Brown When it comes to solar power, most people are interested in it, but they have no idea how to get started. For those that decide to forge ahead and explore their options, many become intimidated by the all of the confusing terminology or abandon their solar aspirations early fearing a hefty price tag. Getting started in solar isn't as hard (or as costly) as you might think, provided that is, that you start with the basics. Read More: Click Here |
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