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Volume Six, Number 20, January 30, 2007
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Hello, You probably noticed that we didn't send out newsletters on Monday. We had some major server problems that we were wrestling with for most of the day. Due to that and other problems we have decided to move our newsletter sending to Constant Contact. It will cost us a bit more to publish newsletter but hopefully we will have less mail server problems and more people will receive their newsletters. An added benefit is we now can send out the newsletter in HTML format! The next couple of days, we will be working to shift the newsletter sign up forms over to Constant Contact. In the meantime, there is a link at the bottom of every newsletter that allows you to edit your name, email address and subscribe/unsubscribe to any of our newsletters. If you have any problems reading the new emails please let us know. Here's today's featured request: Keeping Cut Fruit Fresh How to keep cut up fruit fresh? - Traci from Lodi, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16674686.tip.html Contest winners will be announced tomorrow. We also are working on the My Frugal Life winners for last year, those should be ready soon. Thanks for reading, Susan |
Shelby is our 2 year old Collie. I got him for Christmas this year from my husband. We lost our female collie a few months before and my heart was broken so my husband found Shelby for me in Illinois. He's wonderful!
He loves to run in the yard and play with Jazmin, our older Golden Retriever mix and chew on rawhide! Most of all, he loves to snuggle with me! Such a sweetheart and SO beautiful! A very good boy!
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Jake is my Husky/Border Collie (I think). I got him 4 years ago. He is 4 years old.
He likes to play with his many toys and going for walks and car rides. Jake is the most loving dog I have ever had and there's been a few. He is gentle and loves attention. He has to be everywhere I am. I work construction and he goes on the road with me everywhere, no matter where I am.
By Jules from Rosetown, Canada
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Scanning Your Children's Pictures
My 2 year old Ellie goes to a parents morning out program two times a week. We call it "school". They do so many cute little art projects or special colorings to go w/ their lessons for the day. Since many of my family is out of state I scan everything that I can and e-mail it to them. So they can be apart of her everyday moments. You could even go so far to do an online "artbook".
By hatfieldnomore from TN
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This makes it worth while to come to work each day. This is a picture of what I look out at each day from my desk through French doors.
It makes for a more stress free day and so relaxing and just makes you give extra thanks to God for all that he gives.
By Dianne from Bailey, Texas
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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!
Give Leftover Paint to Theatre Groups
If you have leftover paint of ANY quantity or type, contact your local community theater group or high school drama department and see if they can use it. I belong to a community theater group and we are ALWAYS needing paint to create the backdrops and sets for our shows!
By Becki from Indiana
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The federal government's website http://www.usa.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov) has a lot of interesting government information. For example, surplus property auctions for state and federal agencies, including colleges, are listed at http://www.usa.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml. They list links to each state, where they're selling everything from Palm Pilots to sofas, all used and sold "as-is", many shown in photos. Many states also have on-line auctions. All the necessary info is on each website. If you're searching for a bargain, this is a good place to look.
By Jantoo from Kenosha Co., WI
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I have a cast iron pan that has been around for many years. It is very well seasoned and I don't clean it with soap, just hot water. But after making ground beef with chili seasoning or any other meal with a lot of spices, (stir fry, fish) the aroma stays in the pan.
If I want to make pancakes or grilled cheese or anything that would absorb the prior seasoning, I first take some canola oil, or butter if I am making pancakes or grilled cheese, heat it up in the pan and then use a paper towel to wipe out the hot pan. This absorbs most of the seasoning aroma and only a few times have I had to do this twice. This method keeps the pan well seasoned but removes aromas that would transfer to whatever I am cooking. Just be careful as the pan will be hot!
By Cindy Scinto from Spokane, WA
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My First Recipe: Ellie and her Daughter
Well, my first recipe wasn't actually a recipe as such, it was a combination of things to make the evening meal in the big, loving, foster parented home I was living in. I was 16, and did all of the evening meal myself, hot corned beef, mashed (creamed) potatoes and green beans. I was SO proud of myself!
I also remember my daughter's first recipe. She was eleven at the time, and concocted something she named "Bon Orange", which was just oranges peeled and sliced up, dropped into a bowl with their juice, and sprinkled over the top with coconut. We still laugh over the memory of "Bon Orange".
By Ellie from Melbourne, Australia
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Uses for Hotel Shoe Shining Cloths
My son travels a lot and one of the things he does is save the hotel shampoos, soaps, shower caps, etc. When he comes home, he brings me a huge bag of goodies that I sort through. Lately he has brought me shoe shine cloths. At first, I could not think of anything I could do with them but then I started looking at them and realized they are will be great for polishing furniture, cleaning glass polishing fixtures, etc. These are great and some will even wash up in the washing machine! I love finding uses for things out of the ordinary.
By cookiepom from Utica
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To paper box train your pug puppy be patient. Bring the puppy to the box right after it wakes up and eats and plays. Say, "go potty." Once, it does praise him or her and give kisses.
By Carol and Tom from San Diego, CA
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To prevent wasting candles, simply "HUG" your candle each time before you blow it out. Cup both hands around the top of the candle and fold the softened wax toward the wick area. Be careful not to drown the wick in the melted wax. Before lighting the candle again, pinch off the burnt wick so only about a 1/4 inch of the wick remains. At the end of the candle's life, there will be NO waste whatsoever.
By Cindy from Vero Beach Florida
Editor's Note: This works especially well with the big pillar candles, 3-6 inches in diameter.
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As my mother used to tell me, sometimes you can get away with things (repairs, flaws) if "they don't show." When my favorite black sweatshirt got white blotches on the sleeves, I colored them in with a black permanent marker. The match isn't perfect, but I always scrunch up the sleeves, anyway, so it doesn't show. And I have just added lots of more life to an old favorite.
By Pamphyila from Los Angeles
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Products For Those With Alzheimer's
My uncle had Alzheimer's disease and it is such a hard disease for all to cope with. I found a wonderful catalog that is called "The Alzheimer's Store" at http://www.alzstore.com. It has some really good ideas for helping the family and caregivers. It has so much that you can purchase to make it easier for all concerned. If you don't want to purchase the item, maybe you can "make" your own substitute, or use the idea that is in the catalog.
By Leann from Columbus, Ohio
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I use a very expensive skin care system. I have discovered that if I apply the cream to my face when it is still wet, a very little goes a long way and you still get the same results. I keep the cleanser/face cream part of the system in my shower and every morning when I jump in the shower, there it is! I just simply add a dab to my skin and massage it in. I have tried it both ways, applying on dry skin vs. applying to moist skin and, I assure you, I have seen no difference. This allows me to stretch the products and I don't have to buy as often. It also allows me to use a product I would normally not be able to use because it lasts at least twice as long applied this way.
Frugally Yours
By Nancy B from Riverside CA
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I don't have a problem with my washer making my towels and dishrags smell. It is the men in my house. If you use a towel, it is wet or damp and then leave it in a lump on the floor or bed, it will start smelling. My bathroom smells after my son uses his already smelly towel. It is disgusting. I am ready to bleach the stinky ones even if it ruins the color.
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What causes murky water in aquariums?
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I am looking for easy and good recipe for chicken pot pie.
Cucumberlady from Canada
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I've always wanted to make bread, but what is the best way to let the bread rise in a warm place? Do I pre-warm the oven or what? I do appreciate any help.
Joyce from Coffeyville, KS
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How to keep cut up fruit fresh?
Traci from Lodi, CA
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I love the tip submitted about making a quilt out of old clothing. I would love to make a quilt for my daughter out of some of her baby clothes. I know nothing about quilting though. Does anyone know of any websites that have easy to follow instructions on how to make a simple patchwork quilt?
Lindsie from Avoca, NY
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Flooring for an Outdoor Kennel
If my dog is allergic to hay what would be the next best thing as flooring in his outside kennel?
Alaina from Lynchburg, VA
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I'm looking for recipes using dried (Montmorency Tart) cherries.
Thanks in advance!
Maryeileen from Brooklyn, OH
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Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing
I was wondering what causes grease like stains on our clothes. They are not greasy when they go into the washer, but when I dry them I can have small dots and or very large patches of what looks like grease stains.
New sheet sets, kids (not baby goats) clothes, my clothes, dark, light, you name it. I use both powdered and liquid soap. My machine has a bleach dispenser and a dispenser for liquid fabric softener (which I don';t use). I put the soap in the bottom of the machine, let the water run to about half way, mix it up really well then start adding my clothes.
This is very frustrating!
Someone told me it could be from the soap and the clothes sitting too close to it before is starts to agitate. So I have tried to put the soap in after but I got the same results. I do not see it as much on my white loads, but that could just be because they are lighter.
I am finding this very annoying and I figure some of you very bright people may have some sort experience with this type of thing or have had experienced this before and have a fabulous solution!
So, I am sitting anxiously by the computer awaiting any and all answers. Oh, yes, I should mention that my machine is a top loader, capacity super loads and I always use the large amount of water with room for the clothes to swim around in. So they rinse really well.
Anna from Alberta Canada
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Removing Tile Adhesive From Concrete
We want to remove our tile flooring and expose the concrete. What is the best way (cheap) to get the black adhesive off the concrete?
N. Verue Hughes from DeRidder, LA
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How can I remove crayon on microfiber sofa?
Gail from Florida
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Any advice on the best way to wash your own back while showering? No spouse at this time.
Onesummer from CA
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I need help with a graduation party. I have very limited income but it is for my son who is the light of my life and I am so proud of for getting to where he is at--college bound. He doesn't really want it at our home. It isn't the nicest place. I can get a hall for $50 an hour but he doesn't want the caterer that will give me a discount. I also would like to have it on graduation day which I don't like but family will be in from out of town that day. Any frugal suggestions would be welcome.
Karen from Port Clinton, OH
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Can I crush a pill in a little water and give it to my dog in a dropper? By crushing it in a little water, would it take the some of the effects of the pill?
Gladys from New York
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The previous owner of my home did a DIY on the kitchen white melamine cabinet doors. He drilled the knob holes upside down, then turn the door right side up leaving two holes on the bottom of the door. How can I repair this?
Hiliter from N Lauderdale, FL
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I want to make shower gel. Any ideas on how?
Heavens Treasure from Grand Junction, CO
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Does anyone know how old a bunny is when they choose their 'bathroom' area. I have a 7 week old bunny who has yet to do this.
Raylene from Toronto, Canada
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If anyone has any ideas for a beautiful yet low budget wedding please let me know. Also if anybody knows any inexpensive dresses, jewelry, cakes etc it would be more than welcome as I would like my wedding perfect but I cant afford designer price tags!
Angela from Manchester, England
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I am looking for a easy slowcooker chicken or beef recipe.
Raylene from Toronto, Canada
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Can I use the knifty knitter looms for crocheting?
Can I use the knifty knitter looms for crocheting?
Annette
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French Canadian Trapper's Hat Pattern
I am looking for a pattern (to use with a knifty knitter loom) to make a french canadian trapper's hat. It resembles an upside down ice cream cone with a long tail that hangs over the shoulder. I am sorry but that is the only way I know how to describe it! -:)
Sydney from Shelton
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We are refurbing an old pop-up. I am looking for any neat ideas to do with the interior.
Kimberley Monroe from Florida
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I recently dropped a small drop of finger nail glue on my mico suede couch. How can I safely remove the glue?
Shar1950 from PA
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I need some good recipes for cheese balls.
Thanks,
Traci from Phoenix, AZ
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How do you freeze avocados?
Diann from HB, CA
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Tips for saving money on spices.
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