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Vol. 8, Num. 158, August 13, 2009 (Read It Online) Do you have any school lunch tips to share with the ThriftyFun community? Submit them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick the contest winners. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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I lost my dad awhile back. I like to have reminders of him throughout our home. I made this memory bank, I used a bread crumb can. I hot glued the picture to the can, on the other side is a picture of me and him. I had to glue the cover on so my kids won't take my change. I wanted to paint the cover blue, but thought of it after I had already glued it on. By Moonseekerjade from Onset Contest Contender!
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Add Decorations to Sliding Glass Doors for Safety Add a decoration to sliding doors so you are aware the door is closed and not open. I have heard of people walking through the glass because they think the door is open and it's really closed. In my patio. I have hung a little bird nest wreath with a suction cup hanger to remind people the door is closed. Do not walk into the glass. By Little Suzy from Ohio Contest Contender!
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Peanut, also known as Mr. Peanut, is 11 years young and a Dachshund/Chihuahua mix. I adopted Peanut one year ago from the St Louis Senior Dog Project (www.stlseniordogproject.typepad.com). Peanut likes to sleep, chase squirrels with his adopted brother (a year old Chihuahua/Poodle mix named Charlie). I am so proud of the amazing progress Peanut has made in just a year, from a shy shivering heap to a sweet "puppy like" lap dog. He has inspired me to help other senior dogs get the second chance they deserve. There is no senior rescue specific to my area, so I recently founded the Middle Tennessee Senior Dog Project. We are currently applying for non-profit status. By RuthBradt from Mt. Juliet, TN Contest Contender!
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Shadow is an 7 year old Shepherd mix. I got Shadow when he was only 4 weeks old from a neighbor, he's been my shadow ever since. He loves to play keep away with his stuffed FURBY he's had since he was a pup. To this day, he still falls asleep with it in his mouth By Crochet mother from Spotsylvania, VA Contest Contender!
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Plan every shopping trip, especially those to the grocery store. Learn the prices of items, so you'll know what is a good buy and what isn't. The more coupons, the better prepared grocery list, the less that has to come out of our wallets. It's money that can be used for other purposes. By Badwater from NV Contest Contender!
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Hang Greeting Cards Across a Curtain I am receiving get well cards, and will for years to come. I hung them across my curtain where they can be seen from my chair. They will be a source of encouragement and love. By craftmomo from San Marcos TX Contest Contender!
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Repairing Shoe Straps With "Insta Fix" Glue I have some rubber after sport sandals that I find to be very comfortable. Unfortunately, the straps disengage long before the sole wears out, rendering them useless. I have used them a lot, and am not complaining about how long they've lasted, only about how I wish they'd last even longer! As I have a very difficult time finding shoes that fit, I need to keep these few pairs going as long as possible. I actually solved the problem and will be able to use the sandals a bit more. I don't know how long the glue will hold, but it's been a few days with a lot of use, and so far, holding tightly. The glue was purchased from HSN and is called "Insta Fix". It binds many different surfaces together within seconds, so there's no time to fiddle with the fit - you must know what to do in advance. I also glued the knob back on a cabinet door after the screw broke in half - certainly much less expensive than replacing all the matching knobs. The wonderful discontinued sandals are called R Max 2 and at http://www.ridersandals.com I have posted this address so that you can be aware of the material used in their construction. By Cookwie from Richardson, TX Contest Contender!
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Organizing Financial Information I have a 3 ring binder for each of us (my husband and I) to organize our financial information and I also have a binder for joint financial information. In each of our binders I have a section for such as Social Security statements that come one time a year, a section for retirement information, section for life insurance, section for CD and savings and so on. I use clear separator sheets that I insert contact information for each section. For instance my life insurance I have the name, address and telephone number of who to contact and how much the life insurance pay out should be. My husband and I are not the only ones that know about these binders. I have shared our binders with each of our grown kids. That way if one of us passes away or we are not able to handle our own business and the other is not able to handle the financial side the thought is one of our kids can step in and assist. They have thought this is such a good idea that they have started their own binders. By Notwrong Contest Contender!
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Redistribute Leftovers After an Event After an event, in the rush to clean up, many things may just be tossed out because everyone is too tired to think of anything else. But it's better to re-distribute the leftover food, cake, drinks, water bottles, napkins and so on among those who worked so hard to put the event together. Think of it as a non-cash tip! It's amazing how much people appreciate being able to take some food or drink home with them. By Pamphyila from L.A., CA Contest Contender!
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Plug Extension Cords Into Outlets Blocked By Furniture When placing furniture in front of an electrical outlet, always plug in an extension cord into the outlet. You can hide the cord then when you need the outlet it is in easy reach. Extension cords are $1 at Dollar stores so you can have one in every blocked outlet. By Conniek812 from Evansville, IN Contest Contender!
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Use a Hairbrush on Carpet Before Vacuuming If you sew, knit, do crafts or have long hair, you understand how many threads can get caught up in your vacuum's roller. I've found the easiest way to prevent this is to take a regular bristle hair brush and quickly brush the carpet in the bad areas before vacuuming. In the past I used a lint roller but found the hairbrush works much better, costs less and is more efficient because it goes deeper down into the carpeting. Your vacuum will thank you! By Cyinda Contest Contender!
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Repairing Hinges on Sunglasses I need to repair the hinges on some sunglasses. Where I can find parts? By AlbertoMichieli from NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29972888.tip.html
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Rate It: I have an oval Magnalite pot. We used it to drain some water from our sink and there was some kind of chemical that leaked into the pot. It was Drano or something of that nature. Can the pot be cleaned in some way to reuse it, or should I dispose of it? By Tonia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86613306.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Burned on Food from Pans I burned some meatballs in spaghetti sauce in a pot that I forgot was on low flame. I don't have the "muscle grease" to scrub it off. I have tried putting a cloth of fabric softener in soapy hot water, but it didn't work. Any suggestions? By hearts1 from San Diego Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf899576.tip.html
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Rate It: I need to know how to get red Kool aid out of my carpet. By afaust0104 from Poinciana, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf668636.tip.html
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Rate It: Sharpie Marker on Leather Couch How do I remove marker from a leather couch? By agpoon from Wichita, KS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf102564.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know an easy and quick blackhead remover? I get them pretty badly, and I need some way to get rid of them. Please, and thanks so much. By epiclykyla from Boston, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36442012.tip.html
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Rate It: My dog gave birth to 5 puppies and now the dog has loose stool. What should I do? By ddaz1265 from Glendale, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf875169.tip.html
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Rate It: Does Leather Furniture Stretch? Does leather furniture stretch from sitting on it? By Parkwood Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74740348.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I get rid of tapeworms in a puppy? By angel40 from Salem, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74665395.tip.html
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Rate It: I live close to woods and fields, and sometimes get rats as visitors in our home. Any ideas for how to keep them outside. By ONEHUCK2004 from Rogersville, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20863144.tip.html
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Rate It: Killing Mange Mites with Bleach Does bleach kill mange mites? I have a small pool for my kids (15ftx2ft) and my 2 black Labs have mange that I am treating. Being Labs, they keep getting in the pool. I need to know if it's okay for my girls to still swim in it since I keep liquid bleach and Algae Guard in it? I'm not trying to be lazy. It's just that it's hard to clean out and uses a lot of water and it would have to be done daily. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85238362.tip.html
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Rate It: Good Gift for a Departing Soldier We are having a small cookout for my cousin who is leaving for the Army in September. What would be a nice gift for him? By MaggieGrace from Pittsburgh, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87211433.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning an Air Conditioner Drain I need to know what I can use to put in my air conditioner drain. By eastwood1952 from West Palm Beach, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85689580.tip.html
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Rate It: I painted my living room lamp burgundy and dry brushed the design in gold. I also painted the shade a brown. What a mistake! I am thinking about covering the shade with wallpaper (damask print) in burgundy and gold. My living room colors are a real nice creamy gold (not yellow) with one wall in wine. I have med. beige carpet and wood floors as you come in the front door. Any other ideas for the lampshade? By dr0725 from Belle, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82786939.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a lot of pocketbooks and can't figure out how to store all of them in my closet. I dislike clutter and that's what is happening. Any help will be greatly appreciated. By lrrn567 from Bristol, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85020650.tip.html
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Rate It: Distributing Estate Items to Family My parent's left me their home and all of their 66 yrs of household and personal items! I now have cabinets and closets filled with mom's memories, plus grandma's, Aunt Mary's, etc. Having a large family, I want everyone to have what they want out of the house, but I'm not sure how to go about doing this. I thought about setting everything out like a garage sale and inviting everyone over on a weekend. Any ideas on how to clear out my home while living in it? By mamawbev from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48206548.tip.html
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Rate It: Microwave Pressure Cooker Reviews I am thinking of buying a microwave pressure cooker. Has anyone used one? By shirl from Washington, UK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79165056.tip.html
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Rate It: Activities for Someone With Parkinson's Disease My father is a victim of Parkinson's Disease, and recently his condition has taken a turn for the worse. He is now unable to go to work or do any of the active things that he used to love to do. My mom has a full time job so my dad has to sit at home all day bored with nothing to do. Any suggestions on things to keep my father's mind engaged and to give him something fun to do? Here's a little more information on my father. He does not really have very many hobbies. He was a man who loved work, being active (swimming, running, etc.), and coaching his kids (we are all moved out of the house now). The thing is that these are all things that my father cannot do anymore. Thank you very much. By Jake from OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60453057.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a used pair of little girl's Gymboree espadrilles. They have a pretty floral (cotton?) print bow over the top of the foot area that has quite a bit of dirt on it, as does the heel of the shoe. These shoes match a beautiful swiss dot sundress, so I really want to clean them. I know I could make them sparkle if I could soak them, but I'm afraid to do that. I realize they are scary looking, but I know they can be improved. Any ideas on how best to bring them back to life safely? Thanks very much! By Lisa from AL
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Rate It: Riding Mower With New Carburetor Won't Start My riding mower won't re-start after shutting it down to refill gas tank. It happened the other week, it was the carburetor. I put a new one in. Now what is it? By jennyfur26 from Lansdale, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86362917.tip.html
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Rate It: Disposing of a Lava Lamp Safely How can I safely dispose of a lava lamp? There is a bottle cap on the top of the liquid, but I didn't know if I could pour out the liquid before throwing the rest of the lamp away or not? Thanks for all help. By pmusicmom Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97170538.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning and Sanitizing Dehumidifiers What's the best way to sanitize dehumidifiers? Thanks. By nancyintx from Longview, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75263944.tip.html
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