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Vol. 7, Num. 14, January 21, 2008 (Read It Online) Here in the U.S. is the observation of Martin Luther King's birthday (January 15, 1929) and is a holiday for many people. Here is a link to his "I Have a Dream" speech delivered August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm Thanks for reading, Susan
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Make a statement, flower-child style, with this boho bag made from recycled denim. The fun of making these purses is that there are no rules - anything goes It's a great way to recycle favorite costume jewelry, use up bits and pieces of ribbon and trim and put creative juices to work for a truly one-of-a-kind result. Approximate Time: 2-3 hours Supplies
InstructionsTo begin, launder an old pair of jeans or jean shorts. Cut off jean legs or bottom of shorts to about 1-1/2 inch below crotch. Turn inside out and hand or machine stitch together. Now it's on to the fun part.You may decide on a theme or color scheme first, or just plug in the glue gun, dump out the contents of your craft, quilting, scrapbooking or jewelry box, and get started. Begin by choosing a material to line the purse. Prettily-patterned scarves, bits of leftover quilting material or even old dresses or blouses with interesting detail all make fine choices. Cut the material to fit inside the purse with some overlap and use a glue gun to set into place. Trim material around the top of the purse and add a line or two of ribbon along the inside to give a finished look. Fit lace or ribbon around the "legs" at bottom of purse, again using the glue gun. Add sequins, beads, embroidery patches, bows, buttons, etc., to embellish. Attach strips of Velcro to the inside of the purse to close, if desired. Choose a sturdy, stretchy fabric with some "give" for the handle. Purse #1 in the photo has a handle made from a narrow silk scarf, looped and double-knotted through the side belt loops. The handle on purse #2 is one I created by ripping lengths of floral material into 5-inch pieces and knotting together to form a 20-inch "rope." I like to add quirky artwork to my purses. The photo on the back of purse #2 is of King Ludwig II of Bavaria (also known as the Fairy Tale king, an eccentric ruler and patron of the arts in Europe); I found the picture in an old songbook I picked up at a garage sale. Many herbal teas, such as Good Earth, print funny or thought-provoking quotes on their teabags. I snip and save the ones that interest me and glue them to the insides or back pockets of the purses, usually with an embellishment of a few rhinestones or tiny colored buttons. Don't worry about getting too "matchy" or perfect with your boho bag. Instead, let the freewheeling flower child in you come out to play. The result will be a happy reminder of your own unique and creative spirit. By Claire from Phoenix, AZ
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Rate It: Calendar/Planner gift idea: Scrapbooking isn't just for photo albums Supplies
InstructionsRemove planner from plastic cover. Open plastic cover and lay flat on cardboard Trace around cover and cut it out with straight edge scissors (this is your template). Place template on card stock that you want to be your planner cover and trace around edges. Cut out with straight edge scissors and fold in half. Place inside plastic cover to make sure it fits, this may require a little trim work. Remove from clear plastic cover and embellish with coordinating paper, trim, stickers etc. Be sure to decorate both sides. Use glue stick to attach embellishments that do not have an adhesive backing. Insert cover and planner into plastic cover.This would also work with checkbook covers. By Melanie from NC from NC
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Rate It: Laz'rus is 3 years old and a Shetland Sheepdog. For Christmas 2005, my mother in law gave our other pups a gift card to Petco as a present. In April, my husband and I went to the store and there was a rescue there, and this beautiful Sheltie was up for adoption. He was abused his whole life, short chained to a tree, thrown in the basement, dragged up to be chained outside again. The owner's sister would be yelled at if she tried to pet or play with the dog (Bear was his name then) when she would visit. She was told that this dog was not allowed to play. The sister was a foster mom for a dog rescue and after almost 2 years, she convinced him to sign the dog over.
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Free Samples To Benefit Others When I was a teenager, my parents and I took a trip to New Orleans, LA. While out shopping, sightseeing, etc. one day, we went past a homeless man sleeping on a bench, a shopping cart with his possessions nearby. That image made a huge impact on me, and though I live on a tight budget myself now as an adult, I'm very blessed! So I'm always looking for ways to contribute to the homeless or less fortunate in my area. I was requesting free samples one day when it hit me that I could use this to benefit not only myself, but others. Even though my son is a preschooler, I saw free sample offers for diapers, wipes, men's deodorant, etc. on the site I was requesting samples from. I figured that I might as well go ahead and request those too. Now I've started a "stockpile" of freebies to give to my local daytime homeless shelter, as well as a home that takes in women and children leaving domestic abuse situations. It only takes a few extra minutes to request those samples that I wouldn't use myself, but I figure that they'll be put to very good use after I donate them. I'd encourage others to do the same. If you like to request freebies, get those you might not normally use, and donate them to the shelters and such in your own area. I think this quote sums it up nicely: "Sometimes when we are generous in small, barely detectable ways, it can change someone else's life forever." - Margaret Cho By Lisa from Kenosha, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64669374.tip.html
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Rate It: Use An Ice Cube To Remove Indents In Carpet I saw this last night on a TV show. I haven't tried this but it makes sense. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49671052.tip.html
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Rate It: Add Salt To Your Cleaner For More Grit If your cleaner doesn't have enough grit to it to do a good job quickly and easily enough, try adding a little table salt to it as you clean! I tried this today on my flat surface stove top, being out of my favorite regular brand, and it worked wonders ! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14580505.tip.html
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Rate It: Store Wrapping Paper In A Umbrella Stand I use my tall brass umbrella "bucket" to store rolls of wrapping paper. All of my umbrellas are the small, compact type that get lost in the stand, so it works well for storing the wrapping paper. I keep the bucket in my coat closet where I also store my gift bags in a banker's box on a shelf. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48324768.tip.html
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Rate It: Use O Rings For Stitch Markers When Knitting I was working on a knitting project recently, and the pattern called for stitch markers. I could not locate mine, but my husband came to my rescue. He was doing a plumbing job on the kitchen faucet, and was replacing an "O" ring. I just "borrowed" 4 "O" rings in the correct size for my #ll needles, and proceeded with my project. You can purchase assorted sizes of rubber "O" rings where plumbing supplies are sold. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78139314.tip.html
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Rate It: Store Necklaces Inside A Straw How to store your necklaces safely - put each one inside a plastic straw. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29777227.tip.html
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Rate It: I make my own fire starters to use when starting a fire in our fireplace and also for when we burn trash. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11686291.tip.html
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Rate It: Pastry Blender For Kitchen Tasks A standard pastry blender is indispensable for chopping up eggs for salad or for mashing avocados for guacamole. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44159687.tip.html
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Rate It: Combine Two Pairs Of Pantyhose So you have two pairs of pantyhose/tights, both pairs are the same shade/colour and both pairs have a hole in one leg. So you cut off the legs with the holes and then wear both pairs one on top of the other, thus covering both your legs with a leg of pantyhose with no holes or ladders! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30931941.tip.html
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Rate It: Poison Oak Warning For January In our area, January is typically the coldest month of the year. We use a wood stove to heat the house and use the furnace only as back up. Interestingly enough, we came down with a nasty case of Poison Ivy/Poison Oak. The doctor said that January is actually the worst month for this because everyone handles wood to cut, stack or fill the stove. People don't realize that the oils in Poison Ivy and Oak are still very much present and highly contagious in the winter months as well. So, you may wish to wear gloves and wash your hands directly afterward. Be sure and keep your gloved hands away from your face also. You may save yourself a doctor's bill. Now, where did I put that Calamine lotion? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82372562.tip.html
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Ears Standing Up and Training a German Shepherd/Husky Mix Here is my German Shepherd/Husky mix. He is 3 months old now, and it appears the bottom half of his ears have gone up, but not the rest. I know some mixes have the ears already up due to more Husky in them, but this little guy is pretty much half-and half.
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Rate It: Securing Quilt Used as Area Rug I have a quilt that has been in the family for several generations. I would love to use it as an area rug in my guest bedroom. Can anyone suggest how I can keep the quilt/rug in place, so it will not slide on the floor? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73271589.tip.html
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Rate It: I have adopted a 10 month old dog from a lost dogs home. When I am feeding him, if I try and touch him, he growls, etc. Tonight when I fed him, he bit me. Any training tips for this out there? I just want him to know that he will always get his dinner, and that there is no need for him to guard it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87361398.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Perfume Smell from Wooden Dresser How do I remove perfume smell from a wood dresser? I recently bought a wooden dresser from an older lady and it has an intense perfume odor. How do I neutralize the smell? It is covered inside and out with this odor. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39053516.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Rid of Orange Skin from Tanning Cream How do I get rid of orange skin from tanning cream? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54746697.tip.html
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Rate It: Moths Hatching from Parakeet Seed Please someone help solve this problem. We use parakeet food seed for our birds. Within two weeks of buying the seed, we have moths hatch in the bag or container we buy it in. I have tried baking at low heat, and freezing the seed. So far nothing keeps the nasty moths from hatching. I have also tried other brands, no luck! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18909481.tip.html
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Rate It: I want to make button bracelets for my 35 year-old daughter. If I use elastic to make the bracelet, how can I cover the back (next to the skin) with fabric so the stitching doesn't rub on her skin? If I just cover it with fabric, how do I join it to the front without it showing? Thanks for your help. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46651524.tip.html
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Rate It: Covering Wallpapered Walls with Texture and Paint I've moved into a place where someone painted over wallpaper in my kitchen. Then the person who did it tried a glazing effect; it's uneven, I don't like the color (too dark). Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do with this room. Removing the wallpaper is not an option. It's stuck down good. And I don't want to paper again as the room is quite large. Don't want to spend a lot of money. I really don't like the look of smooth walls and I'm wondering if anyone of you has used any of the textured products on the market? How easy was it to use and were you pleased with the results? Betty from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90621302.tip.html
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Rate It: Where can I purchase wire or metal molds to make butterflies out of nylons or other fabrics? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf783825.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Stain on Clothing from Dish Washing Liquid I have a few cherished clothing items, which have been stained with dried dish washing liquid. I've been searching the web, trying to find a way to remove the nasty yellow stain the liquid has left on the fabric. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96745404.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting a Mustard Stain Out of a Nylon Jersey I got a two HUGE mustard stains on my Nylon Basketball Jersey! I tried scraping it off, but instead it just smeared. Then I put warm water on it, and very carefully used one of those Tide To Go bleach pens, which only took a little bit of yellow out. Then I washed it, and when it was done, the stain didn't look any different. The next day I took it to the cleaners so they could try and fix it, but the stain still didn't look any different! The cleaning lady said she would try again. So now I'm here asking: Is there any way to get out a set in mustard stain out of a nylon jersey without using bleach? I can't use bleach because the jersey is reversible, and is green on the reversible side. Allison from Pasadena, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45471638.tip.html
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Rate It: Recipes for Dog Food for Picky Dachshunds I have 3 picky dachshunds. A 1 1/2 year old and two 6 month olds. I am looking for recipes that are healthy for them. They seem to prefer chicken and turkey. I would like to experiment with either lamb or liver. I see so many different recipes. I was wondering if anyone had any for chicken livers or gizzards? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57862588.tip.html
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Rate It: Looking for Old Fashion Creme Drops I was wondering where I can find Old Fashion Creme Drops. I'm interested in purchasing a case or more depending on price to send to military. Thank you. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59667659.tip.html
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Rate It: Using a Pressure Cooker on a Glass Top Stove Can you use a pressure cooker on a smooth surface stove, is it safe? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71913345.tip.html
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Rate It: Is the Job on Craigslist Legitimate? How do I check on a listing for a job on Craigslist. I want to know if it is legitimate. The company wants me to send $10.00 through PAYPAL to get started! I am a Paypal member. I want a computer data job, working from my home. How do I find out if it is legit? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39524029.tip.html
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Rate It: Information on Cost and Energy Used to Recycle Materials I would be grateful if you could provide any information on the cost/energy used to recycle materials. For example: what would be the cost of recycling 1 ton of metal compared to 1 ton of paper etc. I'm currently researching on the internet and any info/links greatly appreciated. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46605741.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Scratches from Imitation Leather Purse How can I clean scratches from Leather-like PVC handbags and shoes? These items always get white scratch marks on them no matter what color they are. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17828883.tip.html
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Rate It: Natural Remedies for Silverfish How can I get rid of Silverfish naturally? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65543684.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for new and creative ways to make a Barbie doll house. An idea I had was to make a tree house like the one in the movie Swiss family Robinson but scaled for Barbie dolls. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39994812.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for a childhood recipe called Gooey Buns. They were made with cubes of ham, cheese and I can't remember what else, but i loved them! It is a late 50's early 60's recipe. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84517504.tip.html
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Rate It: Information About 'Science Insights Exploring Living Things' Book Does anyone know the book 'Science Insights Exploring Living Things'? Can someone tell me the Publishers, Authors, copyright date, etc? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69169223.tip.html
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Rate It: Inexpensive Plus Size Prom Dress I need to find a really cheap prom dress that is under $50, that is a Plus size because I'm a big girl. If you have any suggestion please let me know. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46723088.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Brown Paint from White Jeans How do I remove brown paint from a pair of white jeans. It is just a small line on the butt. PLEASE HELP ME! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89264632.tip.html
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Rate It: Recreating a Friend's Chicken and Rice Casserole A friend of mine who used to make the most delicious chicken and rice casserole died suddenly and I would love to have the recipe. I overheard her once saying that she put a packet of something she bought at the store in it to season. I don't know if it was a packet of salad dressing mix or perhaps a dry soup mix, but the results were delicious. She put whole pieces of chicken on top of the rice that was seasoned and baked it in the oven. Has anyone got any idea what the recipe might be? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63320113.tip.html
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Rate It: Recipes for Someone with Chronic Renal Failure Is anyone familiar with the CKD (chronic kidney disease) diet? My husband has just been placed on it. The information we've been given is too vague to me. I've requested a physician referral to a renal dietitian/nutritionist, but am still waiting to hear back on that. Any menu ideas and/or recipes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55938789.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Spray Paint Off a Driveway Is there anything that will take spray paint off a driveway? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf915434.tip.html
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