Daily Thrifty Tips - January 26, 2007

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Killian is a 2 year old Sheltie (Shetland Sheep Dog.) I got him from a friend who breeds Shelties when he was 4 months old.

He loves to go for walks, play with all his stuffed animals and toys, play with other dogs, and loves kids.

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The http://www.shophometrends.com catalog had an ad for a permanent marker and ink stain remover. As so many people have written about this situation, I though it was worth mentioning. I have not tried this item, but it might help someone. It is called Amodex, item #512003 for $10.95. You might call a local Bed Bath and Beyond or Linens Plus store to see if they have it in stock. Or maybe an artist's supply store.

By Holly from Richardson, TX

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I deal with debt elimination in my line of business and I am amazed at the student loan debt that people are accumulating. Don't fall into this trap. I tried to help a young lady and it was too late. She had a Master's Degree and that couldn't even help her! She had a $125,000 student loan that she said was in deferment for three years and she didn't need to start paying back right now. I figured it out and if she started paying just $300 per month on that, starting right now, she would never have it paid off in her lifetime. If she started paying it right now at $600 per month, it would take her 37 years.

We need to educate these young adults. We need something because older adults that should be responsible are lending all this money out knowing that a lot of these kids cannot pay that kind of money. They are ruining their credit. Think about all the credit card offers these kids get. I have three sons and each one gets at least 1-3 credit card offers a day. That is truly ridiculous. I just had it stopped. You can opt out of all these offers. Do you realize it is harming your credit too? Every time they check your credit to offer these, it bring your score down a little bit.

Please, please, if you can get some kind of scholarship or go to a community college or technical college for two years to get some of your core classes out of the way, it is much better. Then if you want, you can transfer to one of the bigger colleges. It is not worth it to spend that kind of money. Most kids think they will step out of the college door when they graduate and be making what Mom and Dad are making. I know a lot of kids that are working in restaurants until something opens up for them. We have got to educate them. If you are in GA, take advantage of the Hope Scholarship and Hope Grant, fill out that FAFSA! Fill out every scholarship application you can get your hands on. It does pay off.

By Brenda from GA

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I once spilled a package of the cheap button-like thumb tacks in a drawer. I had a hard time picking them up one by one. So I took an old dried out sponge, so it was kind of hard, and I pushed it onto the tacks. It worked so well, I left them in the sponge for storage.

By designersheets from MS

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For those of us who suffer from itchy feet, I recommend using Lysol spray in your shoes once a week. This kills the fungus that creates itchy feet. I also recommend starting the day with clean dry stockings and pre-soaking your week's worth of stockings in a disinfectant bath before washing.

By Joseph from Quebec, Canada

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For a low fat easy snack, I take 2 full graham crackers, put Cool Whip about 1/2 inch thick on one of the crackers and put the other cracker on top. Push together a little bit, wrap in Saran Wrap and freeze. When you get hungry for an ice cream sandwich, you can have a homemade low-fat ice cream sandwich. Use chocolate graham crackers and the kids won't know the difference. Enjoy.

By Jan E. from Suring, WI

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Here's an idea for a cute inexpensive Valentine treat for family and friends. I wash out empty prescription bottles and remove the labels. Then I fill them with Hershey's Hugs and chocolate Kisses. I make a label from paper that reads "Rx for a Happy Valentine's Day, lots of hugs and kisses!" and tape it onto the bottle. A unique little gift and a way to recycle those prescription bottles!

By Susan from Houston, TX

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Any ideas on where/how to store "garage type" items (tools, drills, staple gun, spackle, electrical supplies,etc) when you live in an apartment and have no garage?

Becky from Lomita, CA

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If you ever have to move a TV, computer, or any other electronic item that has a lot of hookups and cables, always take a digital photo of the back so you can refer to what gets connected where.

By Linda from Oceanside, CA

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How do you know you are engaging core muscles when exercising?

Any suggestions?

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Holly from Richardson, TX

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My biscuits have cracks on top of them. What am I doing wrong? I use White Lily flour, crisco shortening and buttermilk.

Vickie Jo from Clarkesville, GA

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Does it itch, pill, machine wash, fade, last a long time? I saw something made out of it on the internet (can't recall where) and it sounded interesting.

Holly from Richardson, TX

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What's the best way to sell my handmade crafts?

Sandy from Bluff City, TN

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How do I find an apartment in NC to rent on my social Security supplemental income? I am younger than 46 and I am widowed. I have 2 cats. My income is less than $426.00 per month only.

Eliza from Charlotte, NC

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I had a New Year's Eve party and l did not wash straight away because it was raining for a few days so my cotton tablecloth with a design on it now has mould on it. Mainly where the food was. l do not want to bleach, it it will ruin it. What can l do? Our weather here is pretty hot and steamy with high humidity.

Thanks for your help,
Denholm from Brisbane Queensland, Australia

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I have what appears to be a tomato based stain on a brand new white dress that I've only worn once! I've tried everything to remove it with no effect - it hasn't even faded. I've tried vanish oxi, plus a dual liquid thing that they do. i've even tried neat domestos! Nothing has touched it. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated!

Justine from Oxfordshire

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How do you clean a gold necklace that has hair tangled in it. Gold chains get hair wrapped and twisted around them when you have long hair. Sitting there pulling it out is tedious. Is there a better way, perhaps soaking it in something?

KATHY from Philadelphia, PA

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I am interested in opening a bent can food store, plus health and beauty aids. How can I find these salvage suppliers?

Stan from Montgomery, AL

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Does any know how to get a snake out of your crawl space under house?

Hardiness Zone: 5a

Annette from KY

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When doing sit ups, how to keep from straining one's neck?

Any suggestions?

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Holly from Richardson, TX

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Why would there be a smell to the water coming out of my kitchen faucet, but not any other faucet in the house?

Martha

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I am looking for directions for making stuffed animal bunnies out of infant/toddler Children's socks. I lost the directions. They are so cute. Thank you so much for your help.

Debbie from RPB, FL

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How do I get black shoe polish out of white clothes that have been thru the dryer?

MicheleC from Kansas City

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Are sunflowers annuals or perennials? 2. How do you prepare seeds for re-planting? Sunflowers are easy-to-grow annuals. Replanting them from this year's crop doesn't require any special preparation.

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Putting the Leaves on Your Family Tree - Part Four

You should have a great start on your genealogy by now. Here are a few tips on things you may need in your adventures in finding your family tree.

Many of you may have been spending a lot of time on the internet researching. Some of you may have taken the next step already and have been going to your local genealogy library or history center. More of you may have decided to really get into it and have been finding lost documents and photographing old family homesteads. Well, good for you.

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Studies have shown that when Shiitake, Oyster and Enoki mushrooms are eaten as part of our regular diets, they can lower cholesterol, moderate blood sugar levels, reduce stress and enhance our immune systems. Additional clinical evidence suggests mushrooms can also play an important therapeutic role in fighting cancer and other major diseases. If you've ever perused the gourmet mushroom section at the grocery store, you know that these health benefits often come at a steep price, especially if organically grown. Fortunately, it's much cheaper (and just as easy) to grow your own.

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One of the fundamental principles of organic gardening is to "feed the soil, not the plant." The idea behind this concept is that if you start with healthy soil in the first place, you won't need a lot of additional fertilizers. That's good advice, but sometimes even Mother Nature appreciates a little boost. Organic liquid fertilizers and teas are a good options, because they can provide plants with nutrients in a readily available form. Here's all you need to know to make your own.

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