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A Warm Thank You - Crocheted Hand Towel
A little while ago I sent a request to help me with my dilemna to make a hanging crochet hand towel. I'm very happy with it and very grateful for all the help, the meat fork worked for me! I wanted to place a picture of my towel for you to see.
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Hamster Cage Cleaning Made Easier
Litter train your little critter and you'll cut down on the number of cage cleanings required.
To get the little fella trained, just put a little clumping scent-free kittty litter into each corner. When your little friend had decided which corner will be the "outhouse", you can use a closed in or open accessory specifically designed for such use. Just put a little of the soiled kitty litter in with the fresh stuff (until he gets the idea, then just use clean) and your critter will use the "toilet" every time. It really cuts down on the odor that small animals can cause and you won't need to change the shavings as frequently.
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Tips for saving money on gas. Post your ideas.
Conserving Gasoline (Petrol)
We try to conserve gasoline in our vehicles by combining as many trips as possible so we are not going in and out so much. The more trips you have to make, the more gas you use so it is wisest to make a list of all the places you have to go and figure out the best route to use and only go out one time for everything you need to do.
By Robin
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If you are a coupon clipper like me and you already get the newspaper delivered to your home go to the nearest Mr. Tire and you may get up to 3 papers FREE!!!
This is how I save and support a family of 9.
By Joyce Hiotes
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Cookie Cutters for Coloring Templates or Mobile Designs
Use cookie cutters for mobile designs and then create a mobile or use them in kids play doh. My son loves them to draw also - you draw the outside shape.
By Julie Chauvin
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Recommendation for Removing Odors
Removing odors from your home without spending a fortune! This has worked for us! Pet odors, smoke odors or anything! It is called Odo-Ban! This is the bomb! You can get it at SAMS club. They guarantee it! We thought we would have to throw out carpeting and bedding, but found this an it works! All you do is use it as a rinse after you have steam cleaned something or use it instead of downy in the rinse cycle of your washer. This stuff works for everything!
By Michelle Taylor
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My house has a very small kitchen and there's no where to put my recipe while making something except on the stove or counter where it gets dirty, so I have put up a 12 X 12" piece of cork on the front of one cabinet door to tack my recipe to.
By K. Cooper
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I have five girls under ten. We are always getting their clothes mixed up, especially things like jeans and solid color t-shirts. Now I make a mark on the label with laundry pen: one line is the oldest, two for the next. When the child outgrows the item, I add another line. Thus the oldest girl's clothes has one line, girl #2 has two, girl #3 has three, etc.. The older ones can even do it themselves when they realize the sleeves have grown too short, add a line and it will automatically be put in the drawer of the next girl down.
By Jenney
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Walnuts -
Store shelled nuts in the refrigerator on the upper shelf
will last about a year. Frozen walnuts will be good up to two years.
If shelling your own, remove the papery section that is between
the two halves-it's bitter.
Pecans -
Pecans absorb odors from food--store in airtight containers.
Shelled pecans will last about 9 months in the refrigerator and up to
2 years frozen. You can also use them and refreeze without losing
taste. In the shell they will keep in a cool, dry location for six to
12 months.
By Chell
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My sons love peppermint stick ice cream. We always have leftover candy canes so I break them into small pieces (while still in the wrappers) and sprinkle on vanilla or their favorite ice cream.
By Kathie
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Tips for saving money on laundry. Post your ideas!
Use Half
I have been told that using 1/2 of the amount of laundry soap that is recommended on the bottle in the wash does just as good of a job as does using the whole recommended amount. It is also easier on your machines, both the washer and the dryer. Soap build up affects both of them. Using 1/2 of a dryer sheet or half of the recommended use of liquid fabric softener also works well.
By Robin
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Our oldest daughter is getting married in June and we looked into having a wedding coordinator do the decorating. It turned out that the coordinator wanted almost $1,400 just to decorate. She was not going to do anything else! It didn't take us long to decide that we would do the decorating ourselves! We have had lots of friends come forward and offer to help and after pricing many items, I predict we will spend 1/3-1/2 as much as we would have if we had opted to have the wedding coordinator do the work. Sometimes doing a job yourself saves a lot of money!
By Robin
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Organizing shoes in a limited time; If you have any wall space inside or outside the closet, get wood (1"X2") and make a frame in the allowed space. Then, get thin pegboard and cut to size of that frame you made and nail it or screw it on. Then, chose from the various elongated hooks that fit that pegboard for as many pairs of shoes you can hang.
By Esther
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We have tried to teach our children that you don't have to use a large amount of soap or shampoo or toothpaste, etc. each day. Just a small dime to quarter size dollop of shampoo or conditioner will thoroughly wash and condition your hair. And remember, the more you put in, the more you have to rinse out! Also, we use more toothpaste than we need to. A dollop the size of a pea in the middle of the toothbrush is sufficient.
By Robin
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Remove Burned On Food On Pots And Pans
Place water in pot or pan that has the burned on food stuck to it. Use enough water to cover the food, boil to a rapid boil, scrape food off easily with a spatula. Job done.
By Daisy
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Making Pillows From Placemats and Washcloths
Can't find pillows to match for your bedroom, den, or living room? Try placemats and washcloths! Take a pair of place mats or washcloths and some stuffing, and you can make your own pillows to match your decor perfectly! There are many designs and shapes available for everyday and holiday decor, and it can be cheaper to make than the premade pillows!
By Pamela W.
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Tips for preventing static cling on clothing. Post your ideas.
'Tis the season for pretty skirts and knee length boots--but how do you keep away from static-cling?
Spray your panty hose (if you wear them) with your aerosol hairspray! It works great and it is a lot less expensive than the sprays that are made for the same thing!
By penny baslee
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Better and thriftier than fast food chains!
Ingredients:
Directions:
Brown sausage in skillet. Drain off fat. Lightly beat eggs & scramble with sausage in skillet. Set aside. Warm tortillas in microwave. Place about 1/3 cup of egg/sausage mixture on to 1 tortilla. Sprinkle with some cheese & add 1 teaspoon of salsa. Roll up burrito style. Place burritos on a cookie sheet & flash freeze for about 30 minutes. Wrap each burrito in plastic wrap & place wrapped burrito in a large ziploc bag. Freeze.
To serve: unwrap burrito & microwave for approximately 2 minutes.
By Chell
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When I was a youngster my Mom never threw out cake that had gone stale before it's time. She would make a yummy lemon sauce to pour over the stale cake and I must admit, sometimes I would not eat the cake and just wait for it to go stale.
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Cook over med heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture comes to a boil then pour over cake in serving dishes.
By Roberta
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Soak oats overnight in buttermilk. In the morning add remaining ingredients. Cook on griddle or pan as any other pancake.
By Robin
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Grandma's Bread and Butter Pickles
Ingredients:
Directions:
Slice any size cucumbers and large onion thinly. Add celery seed and salt. Pour boiling water over them and let stand until water cools; drain. Prepare vinegar - let come to a boil and place approximately 2 pints/1 quart cucumber mixture and boil again. Place hot pickles in sterile jars and seal. Repeat recipe until all cucumbers are canned. Let cool and store.
By Robin
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Here is a really good tip on keeping bugs away, like ants. I use bounce dryer sheets and stick them under stuff and in drawers not only do they make them smell good they keep away bugs.
By Theresa Rector
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Save time and frustration wondering when those over the counter meds expire. Before you store them away, put the expiration date on the bottom of the box or bottle with a black marker. Post Feedback: Click Here
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I am looking for a way to organize my shoes. I only own enough pairs to fit in a large plastic tote box, but I am finding out this is not a good way to keep your shoes. Not only can't you find pairs, but keeping them in a plastic box isn't a good idea. I don't have much space to work with. Do any of you creative, thrifty readers have any ideas on how I might organize them? Thanks for your thoughts. Post Feedback: Click Here
Help! my 2 year old decided that fingerpaints should be called shirt paints. I've tried the good old spray and wash and even tried dish liquid nothing is working help! - jodel from florida
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What to Do with a Huge Roll of Paper
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What Are My Figurines Made Of?
A few years ago I picked up a bunch of small animal figurines at an auction. They were quite detailed, but you could see they were homemade. Post Feedback: Click Here
I have an Aloe Vera plant and was wondering if anyone knows of a 'recipe' for hand or face cream using this plant. So many creams, lotions and potions in the shops have it in them I thought someone may have a tip for making my own. Post Feedback: Click Here
Clean Used Engine Oil Off Tarmac
Does anyone know a cheap way to remove used engine oil from tarmac? Our old car had a leak (now fixed) and there's a big black mark we need to get rid of in our parking space. Post Feedback: Click Here
I want to make play items and park or outdoor furniture for my 10 grandchildren. They are 3-16 years old. Any ideas? Rae Post Feedback: Click Here
I had a tomato spoil while under the seat of my car (not sure how it got there). After I removed the tomato, there was some juice that had soaked into the carpet. I tried carpet cleaner but couldn't get to the spot. I then tried pouring white vinegar on the area. The vinegar neutralized the smell for the most part, but not completely. And now I have a vinegar smell in the car--not good but better than the rotten tomato. My question - how do I get rid of the vinegar smell and any lingering rotten tomato smell? Thanks in advance for your help. Post Feedback: Click Here
Years ago we use to buy a product called Bluing. It made white clothes brighter and cleaner looking. Have not been able to find it now and really need it. Seems the bras and other whites turn dingy and nothing we have tried will bring the whites back to life. Any one here know where i can find this product again? Post Feedback: Click Here
We acquired an old trunk that was very musty smelling, after trying several things I got the 'bright' idea of putting moth balls in it! I stored pictures and picture albums in there, and now everything smells like moth balls, oh to have that 'musty' smell back again! Is there something I can do to get rid of that moth ball smell now? We recently moved to WA state and I have the albums on a shelf in the office, and the smell just wont go away. HELP!
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I need help! I'm so sad because I didn't know my ball point pen in my backpack was marking the elbow area of my WHITE LEATHER JACKET that I LOVE so much! I don't know what to do. I tried a little hairspray and also perfume but they both took the color away. Any tips? This jacket was a gift, please help me! Thank you! Post Feedback: Click Here
Removing Cigarette Smell From Faux Fur Jacket
I bought a faux fur jacket on e-bay and didn't think to ask about a "smoke-free" house. You guessed it, the jacket is just full of cigarette smoke. How can I get the cigarette smell out of this jacket? Post Feedback: Click Here
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One person I asked said they might be from a very old craft which some how hardend flour and salt into a molding clay that has considerable weight. This clay is way past plaster. It can only break in chunks.
I was wondering if anyone out there might know about such a substance.
The dog I am holding right now is 5 inches long about an inch and a half wide, yet weighs well over a pound in bulk.
Yes, I know what the clays used in kilns are like. They aren't this.
I got these animals in Amish country. I have never seen anything like them since.
A clue all these animals are very white. A few have been glazed.
ANYBODY - PLEASE? - Mr.Thrifty
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