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Vol. 8, Num. 176, September 9, 2009 (Read It Online) Here are the contest winners for the week of August 22, 2009 to August 28, 2009... Pet Contest Winner Ruby (Australian Shepard) Photo Contest Winner Monarch Butterfly Recipe Contest Winner Cheesy Tomatoes Tip Contest Winners Choosing Where To Be Frugal Homemade Ice Packs Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone that took time to submit something! Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick winners. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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These are the pretty flower pots on our deck that our still blooming and looking as beautiful as ever! By Morbetomommy from Topeka, KS Contest Contender!
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Chloe and Her Friend Gambler (Horse) Last year my husband lost his job due to the downward spiral of the economy and we had to move in with my sister-in-law who had a large ranch and graciously took us in. My 6 year old daughter Chloe developed a very close touching relationship with "her horse" Gambler (actually a neighbor's who kindly left it in our pasture as well as teaching Chloe to ride, care for the horse and continue her doting relationship until we moved). During such a stressful time watching this happen between my daughter and this amazing loving animal was a lesson I could never have imagined. This picture helps to sum it up and reminds me daily how precious life is. By Babetta Conklin from St. Peters, Mo Contest Contender!
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I was surprised to see a Monarch butterfly resting in my front yard at night. It was there for at least 5 hours that I kept checking. During a windy episode, it even moved to the other side of the driveway marker. It had been a long time since I had seen a Monarch. I don't use any pesticides or herbicides or lawn chemicals, so maybe that's why I was lucky to see a Monarch again. What a lovely gift from God. By OhioGirl from NE Ohio Zone 5 Contest Contender!
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Bailey is 8 years old and a domestic longhaired cat. Bailey and his sister were given to me 8 years ago. Bailey prefers to be a loner. He has 11 other cats to interact with but prefers to go off by himself. By ragteller from Tofield, AB Canada Contest Contender!
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Buddy is 6 years old and a Miniature Dachshund. I got Buddy when he was 8 weeks old from a private breeder He loves to be held. He's a real snuggler. He also loves any toy that squeaks. We've had to teach him what it means when we say "stop squeaking!" He loves to sleep on the suede pillows I made on the couch. It's his favorite place during the day. At night, he's under the covers with me! He also loves to play with our standard Dachshund, Princess. They chase each other and wrestle all over the house. If one is outside and wants in and I don't hear, the other comes and tells me. If one is outside and barks, the other just has to go help with the barking! By Cricketnc from Parkton, NC Contest Contender!
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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!
Shop Thrift Stores for Great Deals Since this is a thrift site, most people will know about thrift stores. If anyone needs a reminder, though, please remember some thrift stores are done really well: having nice clothing and blankets, as well as some appliances and dish/cookware for some cents to a few dollars. They also are a great place to find craft/gift supplies. By Davidicdancer from Spokane, WA Editor's Note: What are some of the items that you have purchased at a thrift store. Any great finds? Contest Contender!
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Supplemental Nutrition For Dogs When feeding your dog and you want to add supplements as suggested by one other participant, be certain to not only include beef, chicken and veggies. Also include chicken or beef livers, they have the most nutrients! Yougurt with probiotics is also essential for the digestive system. Cottage cheese great dairy for bone development. Omega 3 fish oil capsule one a day for coat and circulatory system. Keeping our pets healthy is great for them and for keeping them with us as long as possible. Source: www.SheltieForums.com I'm a member! Join us you'll learn so much about pet care. By Elaine2004 from Landaff, NH Contest Contender!
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Study Tip: Rewrite Lecture Notes Here's what I found helpful when I was in college. The notes I took during lecture were usually messy, and could be hard to read and study from. Therefore, I would rewrite my lecture notes. I would use 3-4 different color pens (to help highlight important words, concepts, etc.). I rewrote the notes on loose leaf paper so I could easily access them in a binder. I always tried to rewrite the notes within a day or so of lecture, so that the information was still relatively fresh in my head. I found this to be a great study tool, both as I rewrote the notes and when it came to studying for exams. After I had completed the classes, I kept all my notes. I found that I used them for reference for other classes (especially those in my major) and for tutoring other students. By Melanie from Iowa Contest Contender!
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Make Dry Shampoo With Baking Soda and Baby Powder I mix baking soda with baby powder as a great dry shampoo. I recommend the lavender/chamomile baby powder. The baking soda cleans off build up, and the baby powder soaks up the oil. It's absolutely great when you don't have time for a shower, and gives your hair great body! By Dorinmoz from Sugar Land, TX Contest Contender!
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Eat Cereal Later in the Morning Do you feel low of energy after you eat your morning breakfast? If so, try just eating a piece of whole wheat toast with a glass of orange juice. You will feel so great. Then wait about 30 minutes, and eat your cereal, whole grain. You will notice a big difference in how you feel. Eating cereal first sometimes makes your blood sugars go up and slow you down in the morning. If you like cereal, try eating a bowl before going to bed. It works great at night. By Halaluyah77 from MO Contest Contender!
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Use "Normal" Setting to Prevent a Smelly Dishwasher In answer to smelly dishwashers. Well mine was over the top with smell. I was using an 'eco' cycle being the good human and trying to reduce our water usage. I had a buildup of muck at the bottom of the dishwasher so I would clean the filter etc. but to no avail, it still was stinky. Just for a change I thought I'd try one of the other cycles available. Guess what, I used the 'normal' wash setting and, behold, the smell disappeared and has not come back. Yay! I know it sounds simplistic, but that was all I did. By Dunoon from Australia Contest Contender!
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Use Body Sprays as Air Fresheners Instead of buying air fresheners to spray in your bathroom or anywhere else in your house, I use my old body sprays, I have so many and if you get tired of using them on yourself its a good way to use it up! And your house smells good. By Linda from Toledo, Ohio Contest Contender!
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Place Reminder Sticky Notes on Your Steering Wheel If I really, really need to remind myself of something important to do, I put a sticky note on the steering wheel of my car. Example: stop at store on way home from work to get milk, go to the bank, etc. I've had a lot on my mind lately and it's easy to forget to do things I need to do. I can mark things on a calendar and forget to look at the calendar! Duh! By Chef4u from Sylvania, OH Contest Contender!
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Use Peppermint Oil to Make a Cooling Spray You can keep cool by adding a few drops of peppermint oil to water and shaken well in a spray bottle. The peppermint's contact to your skin cools you down instantly and it lasts quite a while too. Make sure you test before spraying yourself down, probably around 5 drops may be enough, although it's all down to your own preference. Just don't use on children, as it may be hard to tell what their threshold for the coldness of the oil is. You can also take a bath with a few drops of peppermint oil to cool you off. Use common sense and stay out of the sun after using because the coolness of the oil may be deceiving! By MelWasHereTuesday from Winnipeg, MB Contest Contender!
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Remove Tree Sap from Your Hands I asked Jeeves how to remove tree sap from hands. I saw an idea using baby oil and baking soda. While I was going through my bathroom, I couldn't find any baby oil but I found my trusty bottle of Purell hand sanitizer. I put the usual amount on my hands and it seemed like magic, the tree sap simply vanished. I then washed my hands, and all is good in the land of evergreens! By Brian from Camby, Indiana Contest Contender!
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Water Puddling Under Crisper Drawers Refrigerator problem. Water accumulates daily on floor of refrigerator beneath crisper drawers. There is enough each day to have to use a bath towel to remove. What could be causing this? By njohnson2884 from St. Augustine, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16526930.tip.html
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Rate It: Natural Remedy for Bags Under Eyes By the time this gets in a newsletter, I will be 68. I am way overweight. I have never worn makeup. I have been told I look years younger than I am. The one thing that bothers me is I have loose, baggy skin under my eyes. When I wore glasses, it was covered up. Now with eye surgery, no glasses, the bags are very, very obvious. Is there a way to lessen or get rid of them? Thanks for any help you can give. By knitter926 from Bloomington, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51109081.tip.html
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Rate It: How can I keep chipmunks from pooping at the entrance to my home? By bubbieneecie from Cherry Hill, NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf542341.tip.html
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Rate It: I again need to re caulk the tub area. Are you supposed to do this every year? Does anyone know of a great caulk that I can use? By waitress from brick n.j. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf259944.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Fiberglass Tubs and Showers I would like suggestions for cleaning fiberglass tub walls. By waitress from Brick, NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000735.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Dye That Transferred in the Wash My granddaughter has a black shirt. I washed it out by hand to remove excess dyes. I then washed it with her other clothes and some black dye faded onto a pair of pink pants and a white shirt. What can I do to remove it? Help! The pants are brand new. By nanaofIAM from Portland, OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49972527.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I remove human urine stains from a mattress? By ZACONICK from Sarasota, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf522177.tip.html
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Rate It: I just tried to start my push mower and the cord is sticking, not pulling out all the way. Also gas is squirting out of the carburetor every time I try. The mower ran fine last week. What could this be? Hardiness Zone: 8a By Deji from Augusta, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf620712.tip.html
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Rate It: My roof has had a leak for years. We have patched it and it still leaks. What can I do to fix or find the leak, besides replacing the roof? By mkm1enonly from Whitesville, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22236871.tip.html
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Rate It: I just replaced the heating element in my dryer but it still won't heat (drum rotates, just no heat). Any ideas what could be wrong? By momof4Ks from MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10719459.tip.html
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Rate It: Selecting Paint for a Laminate Counterop What paint do I use to paint my laminate countertop? By patpat1214 from St Louis MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35524954.tip.html
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Rate It: I was sent a package and everything in it smells of mildew. Some things cannot be washed. How do I get rid of the mildew smell? The items that need treatment include a leather pocketbook and three small blankets. Thank you. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97492985.tip.html
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Rate It: Trouble With Refrigerator Ice Maker I have a Frigidaire side by side, model PLHS237za. The ice maker quit on me. The water supply is good, I unplugged it for awhile, no good. It has a new filter. The arm is down, any ideas? By dahs75 from West Islip, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90560289.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Advice for a Bathroom I am helping a friend remodel her master bathroom. The sink: white, counter top: granite, black with small blue flecks, walls: light gray. My question is: We cannot decide what color to paint the existing cupboard/drawers under the sink to match the black counter top. We don't like white. Any suggestions? Thank you for any input you give. By Shirley R. from Chico, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43226059.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Smell out of Couch Cushions My daughter recently had an "accident" on my couch after sneaking down to sleep there during the night. Seeing as how it sat there all night, the urine soaked deep down into the couch cushion. I tried spot cleaning with no luck at removing the smell. I finally removed the cushions and soaked them with bleach water, rinsed out, and squeezed as much water out of it as I could over the next few days as I let them air dry in the hot sun. Now that they are dry, the entire cushion now smells horrible. The water I was squeezing out of the wet cushions did not smell at all, so I am really shocked by this (really wondering if there was a reaction between the cushion material and the bleach that caused this). I tried spraying it down with a vinegar water solution and let it dry again, didn't help at all. The dumpster is looking like my only option right now, but I really can't afford to buy a new couch and even replacing the cushion is outta my budget from what I have seen online. Any ideas? By cutecrys Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf348675.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you get an iron scorch mark off of a shirt? I have tried everything possible, and it still won't come off. By ChrisaA. from Bluefield, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68875960.tip.html
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Rate It: After I finish painting, what is the proper way to close up a paint can to preserve it to be used again? I've heard many different ways to save paint. One is to put some in a glass jar. One way is to cover the paint can with plastic then put on the cover tightly. Another way is to cover can tightly then turn can upside down so no air gets into the can. What do you suggest? Cindy S. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf106756.tip.html
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Rate It: What is the Best Carpet Cleaning Method? How do you clean carpet? By Donna M. from Hurst, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28303104.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Watermark on an Oak Table How do I get an old water spot off a solid oak kitchen table (light wood)? By Onesummer Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35927573.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Ball Point Pen from a Leather Sofa How do you remove ball point ink from a leather couch and from cloth? By June Paul from Auckland, NZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf848619.tip.html
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Rate It: Looking For Jasco Furniture White Ring Remover I would like to know where I can find Jasco furniture white ring remover in my area, I live in Salisbury, N.C. and my Zip is 28147. Thank you for your time in doing this. Chris Chris C. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38985799.tip.html
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Rate It: Manual for Culinare Rocket Chef I bought a Culinare Rocket Chef at a thrift store without a manual. I cannot assemble the gadget so I can use it. Can someone help? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11614329.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I clean old wood dressers? By megannoah from Tacoma, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34516176.tip.html
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Rate It: George Foreman Jr. Rotisserie Manual Where can I download a user manual for the George Jr. Rotisserie? I have lost mine. By sameads from Demorest, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53519219.tip.html
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Rate It: I have several pieces of gold jewelry that are broken or unusable. How do you know if it is really gold? How do you know you are getting the right price when you take it to a jeweler? If I weight it on my kitchen scale and it is 3 ounces, is that what the jeweler will weight it as? Thanks in advance. By Halfwhit from Ashdown, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29564355.tip.html
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Rate It: I need a product to clean a stain on a Coach bag. Sandra S. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf402872.tip.html
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Rate It: Starting a Bent N Dent Grocery Store I am trying to open an scratch and dent food store in the Tampa, Florida area, but having trouble finding a supplier. Can any one help? By sherrijackson from Tampa, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf563433.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I paint old Formica counter tops? By oldlinewater from Jackson, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26496909.tip.html
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Rate It: What breed do you think he is? He's a rescue dog. We know he is a hunting breed mix. He is very tall, muscley and long back legs. By razorcakes from CY
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Rate It: I have fruit flies for several months, but no fruit has stood out since June. I tried half empty beer cans, killed many, but didn't seem to make a dent, they must multiply ten fold at night. My neighbor is using Windex, but my problem is much more intense. I am currently using fly strips and beer, but no relief, although I kill a lot. How can I get rid of all of them? By kkymv121 from Southern WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000317.tip.html
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