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Vol. 8, Num. 200, October 13, 2009 (Read It Online) There have been a number of reports from people who are having a hard time using forms on ThriftyFun. One common characteristic of most people having problems is they are using Internet Explorer 6. Those who have upgraded their browser have seen the problems dissapear. So if you are having a hard time with our site, try upgrading your browser or downloading Firefox for free. We will continue to try to fix this problem on our end, but upgrading your browser will like fix it for you. Sorry for the inconvenience this has caused users. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Scenery: Loch Carron, Scotland Clouds reflected on Loch Carron. By lanky liz from Scotland Contest Contender!
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Halloween: Barbarian Warrior Costume To make this costume, we used old curtains, a toilet seat cover, an old wig and leatherette from an old purse. By Gloria from Moncton NB Canada
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Rate It: Halloween: Laundry Basket Costume You will need a large white bedsheet. Cut out a hole in sheet to fit over your head. Try to center the hole in the middle of length of sheet. You will need a round plastic clothes basket with most of bottom cut out to fit over your head and rest on your shoulders. You will need assorted empty laundry containers such as detergent and fabric softener both liquid and powder and sheet boxes. Use yarn or string to attach items to sheet. I used safety pins to pin the string onto the sheet in random pattern. Use assorted clothing items such as socks, bras, undies, PJ's etc to drape over top of basket and hang onto sheet. The funnier the better. Everyone loved my costume at the costume party we attended! By Annette
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Rate It: In Memory Of Diana (Striped Tabby) Diana was nineteen years old when she finally spent her ninth life. She was a striped tabby. I got her from a friend when we were both in the sixth grade! Diana and I were together through middle school, high school, college, and my entering the workforce. She heard a lot of stories and was the best secret-keeper. Diana's favorite thing to do was purr. I'm not kidding. Her little motor ran at all times. Her other favorite hobby was throwing up hairballs which wasn't quite as enchanting. Diana's feet looked like little mittens since she had extra toes on each paw! Her distinctive tracks would even show up in the carpet! By countessj from Anchorage, AK Contest Contender!
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Sadie Lady is a Chiwinnie, 1/2 Chihuahua and 1/2 Daschund. She is 6 years old and she is so mellow and sweet! We bought her to replace a friend's pet and the friend said it was too soon! She loves to run, run, run! She gets along with our purebred Chihuahua, Mickey, and our toy poodle, Jesse. By Rev. Mrs. Lynn from Barstow, CA Contest Contender!
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Zoey (Australian Shepherd Mix) Zoey is a 3 year old Australian Shepherd mix (heavy on the mix.) Zoey is a pound puppy! Adopt a pet, it's a wonderful thing to do. She loves to play ball. Zoey is a very hands on kinda dog. She will 'paw' you to get your attention. She doesn't care where she lays, we call her speed-bump quite a lot! By DonnaPr from Lake City, Florida Contest Contender!
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I have a few plants in my home. One day I didn't have time to water all of them, so I was passing them on my way out and dropped a few ice cubes from my glass in them, just to keep them fresh until the weekend when I had more time. Well, I found that this became a habit and my plants stay watered better and have even begun to grow more. I found out the Ice melts letting the plant "sip" the water instead of drowning it as you do when pouring the water into it. It is a more natural growth. By NannyQuacker from Pineville, LA. Contest Contender!
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Make Absorbent Circles For Your Coasters I solved the drippy coaster problem in which condensation drips all over my study materials. Why didn't I think of this sooner? I took a piece of the cloth that is advertised to absorb ten (or maybe it's more) times its own weight in water, cut it in a circle to fit the stone coaster, and now, presto, between the cloth and the coaster, no more drips on the text books! By cookwie from Richardson, TX Contest Contender!
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Halloween: Spooky Stepladder Ghost Decoration I did this years ago, but it was really fun, and met with a lot of excitement by those who came by for Halloween. I set up a 6 foot stepladder, close to the house and kind of apart from the light, which was on so kids wouldn't trip and fall. I hung a white sheet over the ladder, and set a very small, moving fan on the fold out part where you put a can of paint or whatever. (The ladder is turned so that the fold out part is at the back). Now, to top it off, put a good size pumpkin, heavy enough to hold the sheet in place, (or tack the sheet first), on top of the ladder, with a really good face carved on it. You can use a candle, or be safe and use something that is not going to burn. I did use a candle, as I was watching constantly. Here is the very best part, tuck a CD player or such in a safe place, and play appropriate, spooky, Halloween sounds. The combination of flickering light, slightly waving sheet, with the fan aimed down to just give the hint of movement, then the spooky sounds? It was a hit! Source: I made it up, about 20 years ago, and all the neighborhood kids loved it! By Loretta from Theodore, AL Contest Contender!
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Soften Line Dried Towels With A Brush The best way to soften your towels after they have been hung dry is to brush them with a styling type hair brush or similar type of brush. By Graeme from Australia Contest Contender!
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Magnetized Pen For Fridge Notes I have those notepads with the magnets on my fridge that are so convenient for writing down kitchen items that need to be purchased. I just never seem to have a pen handy! So I bought some small magnet discs for another project and decided to hot glue a leftover one to a favorite pen and stick it to the fridge by the notepad. With the magnet stuck to the pen, it is a reminder to put it back on the fridge when you are done instead of taking it somewhere else. By sweetie6116 from GA Contest Contender!
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Amla and coconut oil applied to the scalp helps the hair to grow healthy and silky. You can get it from spice shops or any Indian store. By Dorty from SA Editor's Note: Amla is also knows as Indian Gooseberry Contest Contender!
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Store Razor Blades and Steel Wool in Soap Gel I found years ago, that shaver blades as well as soap pads will last for a long time, if you keep them in soap gel, I believe that the soap gel keeps metal from pitting and rusting, so they stay newer longer. Make the soap gel made with just water and a sliver of a soap bar in some type of container. Make sure it is jelly like, and just rinse your shaver blades well. Then put them into the soap gel between use, and I found that the blade(s) were just as sharp as when new for months for my leg shaving. With the soap pads, I put one into a smaller empty margarine tub, and cover it with water, and the next day, the soap turns into soap gel, and just take the now steel wool pad in the soap gel, and using the soap gel to clean your pots and pans, rinse it out, and put the pad back inside the soap gel, to keep the steel wool from rusting. The soap pads last longer that way, and when the soap gel is gone, start new with another soap pad in the tub. I also cut them in halves (good for sharpening scissors too), and one half is cut into quarters, so that I have a larger piece, and two smaller pieces. Source: I'm not sure, but, it's probably from a long time in Heloise, or similar. :) By Kathryn from Rockford, MI Contest Contender!
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Hydrogen Peroxide Stain Remover A short cut and very inexpensive tip for cleaning stains on a carpet is to get a bottle of peroxide at wal-mart or any other store and put a spray nozzle on it. Every time you get a stain, or spot on a carpet, spray the peroxide on it. Wait about ten minutes then take warm water with any dish liquid that has lemon in it and blot up. The spot will be gone. It's cheap and it works on blood if you spray the peroxide on immediately. The blood will just disappear, you can imagine what it does for any stains with color. You do have to try and get the stain early. if you let the peroxide sit it on an older stain, it may lighten the spot rather than remove. Just remember to also use dish liquid or soap powder with lemon. The peroxide is the best. I have six children, two dogs and a cat and lots of parties and spills at the house but the carpet looks great. Good Luck! Source: First Aid Class taught me the peroxide will remove the blood and disinfect it By CRAMBLITTM from Edgewood, MD Contest Contender!
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Inexpensive Wedding Napkin Rings How can I make cheap napkin rings for a wedding? By Bonnie from Lynchburg, VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28123529.tip.html
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Rate It: I broke the glass of my GE cooktop. Is it possible for me to replace the glass by myself? Please help. Thanks. By Mehrdad from Charleston, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29109232.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you clean heat ducts? I sanded down our hardwood floors, now the house gets dusty quickly. I think that in spite of sealing the ducts up, some sanding dust got in the duct work. We priced having them cleaned, but it was over $500.00. We have geothermal heat, which is cleaner than heating with fossil fuels. Our ducts in the basement are sealed, so we can't take them apart. I'm tired of dusting every 3 days. By Rose from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19382684.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Baked On Cooking Spray How do I clean cooking spray off of cookie sheets? I have a nonstick cookie sheet which I used and the cooking spray will not come off of it. It's a mess. It didn't even come off in the dishwasher. Any help would be appreciated. By Jen from Forest Lake, MN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95408155.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a musty, urine smell in what I thought was a clean house. How do I clean the toilets and floors to eliminate this smell? I have been a wife and housekeeper for "only" 59 years. Thanks. By shimasani from East Coast Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64859077.tip.html
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Rate It: Wedding Gift Ideas for a Second Marriage My brother is getting married but isn't having a wedding celebration. They are just going to the city and signing the papers to make their union legal. I won't be there but I will be the following week and wanted to bring them something. She already has 4 of her own kids (her second marriage) and they are in their 40's. They have a house together with everything and don't need anything. Any ideas? They are both very low key people. Thanks! By Lisa from Halifax, NS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23527060.tip.html
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Rate It: Playing a Family Feud Style Game We will be hosting a Halloween party for about 45 adults. I would like to play a game such as Family Feud, however I would like to make it different so we can all observe and all take turns playing. I would like to skip the hit the bell round. Can anyone give me some ideas? I have lots of questions and answers from surveys. I just can't figure out how to approach this without it being boring. I would like excitement. By Karen from Woodland Hills, UT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43071104.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like to know how to make Lamberge oil. By Gina H. from Greenwell Springs, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83216103.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Skunk Smell from House A skunk crawled under the house and sprayed. Ugh. What can we use to get rid of the smell in the house? We have windows open, but it is cold where we live. I have heard of some sprays, but what exactly do you spray? Since it is under the house I don't want to spray anything on furniture, etc., but really need help. By Catherine from Rochester, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf576594.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know what breed our puppy is? By Dana from PA
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Rate It: Can anyone tell me what breed my dog is? I was told she was a mini lab and something else. She is 14 weeks old and I need to find out how big she is going to get and how much she might weigh. Thank you. By Dawn from Port Richey
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Rate It: I would like to know how to get rid of drain flies. I'm infested with them. Please help. By Donna from Troy, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81162570.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I get grease out of carpet? By Linda Sue from Hollister, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf466377.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Mold From Painted Walls How can mold be cleaned off a textured ceiling? By Nina Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf179100.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I clean shredder cutters? The paper is bunched up around the cutters so badly I can't even see the blades. I tried oiling it, hot soapy water, nothing works. I spent 4 hours already literally picking the pieces out with tweezers. The shredder works, but new paper keeps getting stuck around the same area. By Roberta L. from Boca Raton, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56766968.tip.html
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