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Volume Six, Number 51, March 14, 2007 (Read It Online)
My pet's name is GW and he is two years old. My mothers chihuahua bred with my best friend's male, which was a Jack Russell, and he was from the second litter. He likes to chase his sister and play with his toys. G, as we call him, is the most loving litle guy, very sweet but very protective. By Beth from Panama City, FL
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Rate It: This is my version of a record sleeve purse! I used clear vinyl with pleather background. The pleather (vinyl) is easy to use since the edges can be left raw (like polar fleece). This is completely sewn by machine, with a sharp needle and nylon thread.
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Rate It: Here is a simple little basket you can put together in minutes. It's a great way to use up extra decorative paper plates. The size of the basket depends on the size of the plate you use.
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Rate It: I think my baby can do modeling, what do you think? By Sophiagogoladze from New York
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The best way to break in a baseball glove is to use it, but here's a way to speed up the process. The goal of breaking it in is to create a nice pocket for the ball and soften the leather. Apply a dab of shaving cream to the center of the glove and then put a baseball in the pocket. Secure the glove closed by tying a shoelace around the glove and put it between your mattresses overnight. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23653309.tip.html
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Rate It: Frugal ideas pertaining to any and all aspects of the wedding, from the ceremony to the reception and everything in between. These are tips from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own frugal wedding tips below. Everyone Pitch In And Help A friend's daughter had a frugal wedding last year. She first had to decide what was important and what was traditional or expected, but that she could do without. She had the following items donated as gifts. I made her wedding invitations and thank you notes, which she designed. Another friend did the photography, another did the video, a friend's band played at the reception and another made the cake. Her only big cost was the catering (which she kept simple) and her dress, which she bought new. But even the dress can be borrowed from a special friend or relative and the food prepared by family and friends. It made the entire thing special because we had all pitched in to make it more personal for the couple. By Linda Plan Ahead To Save Money Decorate with greenery, not flowers. Sometimes you can even rent greenery or people might have plenty in their yards. White lights in ficus trees are elegant. Don't buy expensive bubbles or stuff like that to throw. You could use flower petals that have been saved and dried. People are willing to help. My family made all the food for my wedding. Pick a few good finger foods that you can make ahead of time and freeze (rolls, meatballs, cheese straws, savory puff pastry twists). You can buy ingredients while they are on sale and stock up. Instead of spending a lot on pictures, have a professional do a few, and then a friend with a good camera take a lot of posed and candid ones. I had a friend who made her invitations on the computer using cards from an office supply store. They were very classy and you couldn't tell that they weren't professionally done. Have fun! By Leigh Ann Frugal Wedding Music Tips To save on music for the ceremony, we had a good friend play violin. She made that her wedding gift to us. I've even seen acoustic guitar played. For the reception, we made CD's with the music we wanted all planned out in order. One for dinner music, one for the bridal party dances and two for dance music for everyone. We borrowed some good sound equipment and put a friend in charge. People can't make music requests this way but, if you think things through, you can play a variety that your guests will appreciate while insuring that you and your new husband actually like all the music. Make sure to include music that was popular during each generation of your guests. We included more classics and slow songs, along with a few line dances, early on to get things moving and mixed in more and more current music as the evening went on. Have An Afternoon Wedding The simplest weddings I have attended are those held in the afternoon. The bridal party can then wear less formal clothing; knee length dresses and nice suits. Flowers can be the simpler nosegays of whatever is in season. The reception can be as simple as cake and punch, or you could have a buffet with salads and tea sandwiches. It isn't necessary to have a full dinner, alcohol, or music and dancing. By Liz Outdoor Wedding My daughter was married last August. The whole wedding roughly cost $800.00. She was married in a beautiful park, overlooking the lake. The location was free. The dress was a left over prom dress at the store on clearance for $20.00! We spent $50.00 on flowers (which a relative made all the arrangements with), $150.00 on chairs and table rentals, $175.00 on the cake. A relative took all the pictures for free, as a wedding gift. The food was all prepared by myself and we had family members help with the food tables and two grills going with brats and burgers. My daughter made the music CD for the wedding and reception. Everyone remarked on how beautiful it was. By Tammy Look For Decorations At Yard Sales I purchased ALL my decorations, centerpieces, some flowers, etc. for $50.00, my wedding was good sized too. By Robin Consignment Shops Look at consignment shops. A lot of people get rid of old bridesmaids dresses there and they are only worn once. Also, look there for wedding dresses. I've seen them there with brand new tags for 1/2 the price. Don't forget looking on e-bay, they have people on there where you can get the wedding party's essential flowers for $90.00 (buy-it-now). You can even request the colors you like. Favors are also an item that is offered a lot. If you opt for an outdoor wedding at maybe a free park, try a picnic type reception with rolls, meat, cheeses and things to make sandwiches with maybe salad, fruit salad, potato salad and chips and dip. A great way to save money because you can basically buy this in platters at your local grocery store and make the other things in advance and easily. By Beverly Visit ThriftyFun And Other Ideas We got married exactly 1 month ago and my biggest tip of all is "Keep Visiting Thrifty Fun!" We made our own invitations, and fantastic cootie catchers for every table. A friend made our cake, and we decorated our own car with ribbons to save on hiring a Rolls Royce! We had a karaoke machine at the reception so we even made our own entertainment! (Me and Hubby sang to our guests instead of having a first dance!) Sparkling wine can be bought in advance from whichever supermarket has the best offer, and simple favours can be made by dressing candy with ribbon and bows. Enjoy the preparations, you will love it! By Julie UK Editor's Note: Here's a picture of the Cootie Catcher Wedding Favor: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf977886.tip.html Frugal Party Favors I wanted to share some nice frugal party favor ideas that I have seen at friends' weddings. One friend recieved a magnet momento that was part of a wedding package. It was a little generic drawing of a bride and a groom that was done in the wedding colors and matching hair color for the couple. At the bottom, the wedding couple's name and wedding date were inscribed. The little picture was then laminated and given a magnetic backing. She decided to make them herself for a fraction of the cost. Another friend took some small painted metal pieces and a romantic magnetic poetry kit and assembled random poems for all the guests. It was fun and memorable. I still have both of these favors on my refrigerator 8 years later. For my own wedding, we wrote our own vows. I printed these up and tied them with a ribbon along with candy kisses. If you want to see more about my wedding, I have a post about it here. By Jess View More Tips: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf250074.tip.html
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Rate It: If you use a foundation cream in the morning, save time and money by just mixing a little loose bronzing powder to your normal base and applying it instead. Experiment until you have the right amount. All you need is a little bit and it gives your face a glow without looking heavy. You can also do this with sun block cream in the summer. Put your eye cream on first so that everything blends in together. It's cheap and it works for me. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52581648.tip.html
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Rate It: Surge Protector vs. Power Strips It's a good idea to plug your computer into a power strip that has a surge protector in it. Not all power strips have this feature. If your power strip doesn't state that it has a surge protector it probably does not and you should upgrade to help protect your expensive electronics. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58541072.tip.html
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Rate It: My sister recently got married and was having a hard time finding shoes to match the bridesmaid's dresses. The solution? She purchased inexpensive satin-type shoes and colored them with a highlighter until the appropriate color was achieved. The more ink used, the darker the color. I have passed this tip on to others who have acheived similar success! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84888997.tip.html
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Cleaning Honeycomb Fabric Blinds I have honeycomb fabric blinds that are very dirty with dust, cigarette smoke, and probably more. They are (should be) cream colored. Any suggestions how to clean them? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15122888.tip.html
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Rate It: I live in the tropics and with the wet season here Mr. Mould has moved into my home taking over and ruining my daughters plush toys and most of my linen. I'm unsure as to how to remove mould stains from fabric. Any help is much appreciated! I don't want to have to replace all my damaged items as it will be a very costly excersise. Most of the items are cotton, the majority are coloured. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63142768.tip.html
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Rate It: Welbilt Bread Machine Instructions I was given a Welbilt Bread Machine by my Mother-In-Law who hadn't used it in years. It seems like it would be a great bread maker, except I don't have any user manuals or anything to go with it. The company went out of business a while ago, and I've had no luck with google on getting much. Do any of you have some basic instructions for it or anything? Its model number: ABM 3900. I've seen instructions for the 3800 and 4400 models, but I have a feeling they'd be a bit different. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63941338.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Whites Without Bleach I am really P.O.'d about something! Can someone please explain to me why all of our white clothing articles have labels that say "Non Chlorine Bleach only"!? Wasn't bleach invented, or at least marketed, to get our whites clean? My son is 12 years old and in his 8th year of baseball (he plays football, too) and both of the clubs he plays for always provide them with white uniform pants. Now if anybody out there has kids that play sports, the red dirt from the baseball fields and grass stains from the football field will not come out of these pants! And if that weren't enough, I bought a white top, wore it once and when I pulled it out of the washer it had faint blue stains on it! And guess what? NO BLEACH allowed! I am at my wits end and the season hasn't even started yet! Can someone help me keep my sanity? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf690757.tip.html
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Rate It: Kitchen Paint Color Advice - Knotty Pine I need to paint my kitchen. Right now I have an eating area paneled in beautiful dark knotty pine (which I don't want to paint over or remove). I have a white linoleum floor, painted white cabinets (which I would love to paint a different color), white appliances (which will stay white) and the kicker--- pale green marbleized plastic tiles (4x4) going up 3/4 of the walls with 2 rows of burgundy colored trim plastic tiles. These were put in before we moved in. I think in the 50s or 60s. (the house was built in 1942). Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78213684.tip.html
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Rate It: Black & Decker Toast-It-All Reviews Product: 2 Slice toaster Model: Toast-It-All Manufacturer: Black & Decker Request: I am looking for reviews and product information about the Black & Decker Toast-It-All two slice toaster. Rogerstclair from WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89391337.tip.html
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Rate It: I put in a Karate top (which had the name of the Karate school on it in a rubberized transfer) along with other clothes in a dryer. To my utter horror I found the rubberized transfer paint has stuck to other clothes in patches. How can I remove the marks from the other clothes. Help! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96432503.tip.html
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The Community College Saver
The college choice is layered with decisions. The deciding factor shouldn't be financial, but unfortunately that often is the case. When faced with the choice between a two year and a four year university, does the saying "You get what you pay for" apply? The universal answer is "no;" you get more. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66267234.tip.html
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