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Volume Six, Number 226, November 21, 2007 (Read It Online) I hope every has a wonderful Thanksgiving. We will not be publish on Thursday or Friday so the next Daily Newsletter will be Monday. We would like to thank each and every one of you for your participation in ThriftyFun. It is all of you that make this site what it is. If you have any Thanksgiving wishes for the ThriftyFun community, feel free to share them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98781605.tip.html If you have a Thanksgiving related request, feel free to post and we will try to activate as quickly as possible. Have a Question? Submit a request... Thanks for reading, Susan
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Here are my two boys "helping" rake leaves. It was a beautiful fall day; not too cold, clear skies. Perfect weather for making some leaf angels. Don't worry, they helped clean up afterward. Jess in Oregon
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Rate It: Here are some pictures from our wedding. Weddings are so fun. By Judy from College Park, MD
We needed guards to make sure we don't run out!
Just another day with the ladies! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56659084.tip.html
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Rate It: Kiya and Keon (English/American Staffordshire) Kiya is 2 1/2 years old and is an English Staffie. Keon is 1 1/2 and is an American Staffie. We got them both in October, Keon last year and Kiya the year before.
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I would just like to wish one and all a very Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless. Theresa from Hibbing, MN Editor's Note: Thanks Theresa. The staff at ThriftyFun would like to wish all of our readers a Happy Thanksgiving as well. I hope everyone has a fun and restful holiday. We are very thankful to everyone that takes time to read and contribute to this site! One thing that is important to remember about Thanksgiving is it's not how much you spend, but it's how well you spend your time. Here's a feedback that was posted in response to a recent Saving Money On... Newsletter that illustrates this point:
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Rate It: Treat Yourself When Trying to Eat Less I love my chocolate ice cream, but I know too much of a good thing is not necessarily good, so I unintentionally discovered a great way to indulge myself without all the guilt about too much fat and cholesterol, and too many calories. Now when I get the urge, I serve myself a small treat in one of my mother's heirloom tea cups. Eating from something so beautiful makes even a small amount of any treat extra special. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26406472.tip.html
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Rate It: Use Hard Boiled Egg Water For Houseplants Cheap and easy feed for houseplants. When you boil eggs - save the water. Sieve out any pieces of egg that may have busted out during boiling. This water, when completely cooled, contains lots of minerals from the egg shell and makes a good feed for houseplants and can be used as often as you water. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30267442.tip.html
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Rate It: Carpet Cleaner For Canvas Sneakers A great way to clean canvas sneakers is to lay them on an old towel on top of the washer. Spray them with foamy carpet cleaner (you can get it for $1 at the dollar store) inside and out. Let them sit for a couple of hours, then throw them into the washer. Wash them in warm water with regular laundry detergent. They'll come out much whiter again. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82336122.tip.html
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Rate It: Season Holiday Cooking With Fresh Herbs If you're looking to enliven your holiday staples, skip the recipe overhaul and think minor tweaks with greenery. Fresh herbs are a fast and simple way to enhance tried-and-true recipes, even ones already heavily seasoned with dried herbs. Switching to fresh can give a dish a whole new feel and flavor. To see the rest of this article, follow this link: Link recommended by Sherry from Silverdale Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18918173.tip.html
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Rate It: I had a really bad sty on the under portion of my eye. I did an internet search that said you needed to go to a doctor. for antibiotics. I found that by using my Neosporin (it has antibiotics in it) it healed up the sty in 3-5 days. I found relief from hot washcloths but this is the only thing that actually cured it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85320772.tip.html
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Rate It: My son and husband really enjoy building things with Lego - so I decided to redecorate our bathroom in Lego for them as a Christmas surprise. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64469281.tip.html
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Rate It: Save Plastic Fruit Containers For Storing Small Items My wife buys Dole mandarin oranges for my son. The jars the oranges are packed in are a durable plastic, and the label is the kind that can be easily and completely removed. Since it is not glass (and therefore unbreakable), these jars will make great storage for all manner of things in a workshop, sewing room, etc. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25630633.tip.html
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Rate It: You can have your cake and eat it too! My three small children used to be disappointed when we made cupcakes for bake sales or school events - all those yummy cupcakes and they couldn't have one! Then I started reserving some of the batter to make 3 mini cupcakes just for them. Now I have 2 dozen cupcakes and 3 happy kids. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80735619.tip.html
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Rate It: Has your computer ever been frozen and your just frustrated? Well here is a new way to fix it! Do not, I repeat, do not get a computer dude. Just hit the power button on the control tower and let it reboot. If this doesn't work then it's serious, get a computer dude. Source: This family tip book! (this is only at my house)! By Lauren from Clarkston, MI Editor's Note: Restarting your system like this should be a last resort as it is really hard on the computer and can cause more problems long term. If your computer freezes, grab a cup of coffee and give it 5 minutes to complete its task. You can also force quit individual programs. If you are having lots of problems like this, it is probably time to optimize your hard drive and do other preventative maintenance. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83707087.tip.html
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I am having a heck of a time trying to remove self stick tiles on kitchen floor and ultimately removing the sticky stuff that they leave behind. I would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58680713.tip.html
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Rate It: Pre-lit Tree Lights Not Working The lights on the pre-lit tree I bought last year won't come on, except for a small section near the top. I have checked fuses with no luck, but would like to avoid checking each bulb if at all possible. Anyone else having this problem? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57196567.tip.html
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Rate It: You always help me with this kind of thing...thank you. I got a jar of red peppers at the food pantry. I like bell peppers, I just don't know how to use these. Are they in vinegar like pickles with a long shelf life or what? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23450776.tip.html
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Rate It: Water from Well Staining Everything I recently purchased a home that has a well water. It has a nasty sulfur smell and anywhere the water has touched is rusty and tarnished. I am having to learn to do housework all over again at the age of 48! I am lost. I have no idea of how to clean anything as my old ways are now gone. The smell, well I have researched a bit and the only way I'm going to get rid of the proverbial rotten egg smell is to get an indoor Greensand or some kind of indoor aeration system to cleanse the water before it reaches the pipes. That is so expensive that I can't do that at the moment so I'm going to be satisfied if I can at least get things to sparkle again! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87343220.tip.html
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Rate It: Are there any professional hairdressers here? I need to get my hair highlighted and want to know if the at home kits are safe. I only need a few done and it's so expensive in the salon and even the beauty school charges the min. of $30. Last time I had my hair done, the stylist went on and on about the home ones not being safe- that some contain lead and copper? Any suggestions? thanks Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27467536.tip.html
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Rate It: I want to teach my preschooler piano. He's three - should I wait until a bit older to have lessons? I've seen the program you can buy that puts numbers on the keys and the music notes are the numbers - has anyone tried this? He knows his numbers so that would work. Thanks! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69197243.tip.html
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Rate It: What is your favorite brownie recipe (or mix) which doesn't include frosting, marshmallows or caramel? I'm seeking both standard brownies and embellished ones - cream cheese, raspberries, cherries, etc. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17287823.tip.html
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Rate It: How to Find Free or Inexpensive Furniture I am looking for free furniture or furniture under $20. Living Room furniture is my preference. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30725891.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Purple Marker From Lambskin Chanel Purse I got purple magic marker on my lambskin Chanel purse. How do I get it off?
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Rate It: Removing Stain On Vinyl Floor From Bubble Nightlight My husband broke a bubble nightlight on the vinyl flooring. Now we have a red patch that so many people think is blood. Any suggestions? Thank you Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81989195.tip.html
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Rate It: Laundry Additive That Acts As Insect Growth Regulator What can I use in the laundry that has the same effect as an IGR (insect growth regulator)? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90366335.tip.html
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Rate It: Humorous Caption For Christmas Card I am making our Christmas cards this year and I need help with the caption. On the front of the card is a picture of out tree knocked to the ground in our famliy room. When you open the card, our one year old is next to it wrapped up in lights. I need a funny saying to go with this. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67529946.tip.html
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Rate It: Beauty Advice For Party With Husband I am a married woman of 23years. I have a medium complexion, I am a bit fat and weigh 83kilos. I have to attend to a party on December with my husband. I prefer wearing saree which doesn't show my body figure too much. I request you to kindly help me as to what type of makeup and hairstyle should I put on that day so that it would look good on me? Kindly waiting for your opinion. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37205742.tip.html
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Rate It: How to Change Bathroom Door Lock I would like to change the door lock on my bathroom door. The lock on it now will not lock. I want to put a plain bathroom lock on it. Nothing fancy. Never changed a lock before. Could anyone give me any ideas on how to do this or should I call a locksmith? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12122164.tip.html
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Rate It: How to Make Lighted Outdoor Christas Ornaments Does anyone know how to make light up outside Christmas Ornaments to hang from a tree? I have seen ones made from what looks like small plastic cups, string of lights, somehow shaped into a ball. Has anyone heard of these or made them? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91418077.tip.html
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Rate It: Help Organizing 40 Years of Photos Help! I am putting 40 years worth of photos into albums! What a mess, and its so difficult to categorize them.. according to ages and which grandchild age to put where when they are all together w/family! I wish we could have afforded picture albums then! I've been doing this for 2 weeks and every room of my house is mess picture piles everywhere on every table! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53280177.tip.html
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Turkey Savings
There are dozens of ways to make every penny of the Thanksgiving turkey count. Enjoy the holiday savings, whether you're the cook or the one who takes home the leftovers.
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