Daily Thrifty Tips - January 25, 2007

Maggie is a 3 year old Calico Cat. A friend gave her to me when she was a kitten.

She likes to chase birds and bugs. She is a lap cat, she loves to sit on someone's lap.

By Marcella from Jeanerette, LA

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Material

• empty jar
• white spray paint
• acrylic paint
• scraps of flannel
• hot glue and gun
• raffia

Directions

Spray paint the jar, let dry. Paint on face features, let dry.

Cut a strip of flannel for scarf. Glue on. Cut a circle of flannel for hat and tie on with raffia.

By Sandy from Bluff City, TN.

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Don't throw away those department store handle bags. Store them in your linen closet and use them to carry the various loads of wash to the laundry room and then put the clean clothes back in them to carry them to the areas in the house where the items are stored.

By Janet from Havertown, PA

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I got this tip from the newspaper and it really works. To avoid the aluminum transfer (and unpleasant metal taste) that often occurs when lasagna or a casserole is covered with foil while it bakes, try this restaurant trick: Simply cover the dish tightly with film or plastic wrap before covering with foil. The film will not melt under the foil, yet will protect the flavor of your dish by avoiding prolonged contact with foil. This works for oven temperatures up to 450 degrees F. I do this with the things I cover and put in the fridge. No more metal taste.

By Opal from Dallas, TX

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I am an avid reader, but with not a lot of time to read, I have turned to recorded books on tape or CD. I always had a difficult time getting things back on time. I learned that my library now has a web site for recorded books that I can download to my computer. These are loaned to you on a 14 day basis, and they can be burned to CD if you want to do that. I now listen when I am on the computer, and take it with me on CD if I want to.

By Leann from Columbus, Ohio

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http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/GAMES/MAGIC-GOPHER-CENTRAL.SWF

This site is a lot of fun.

By IMAQT1962 from Illinois

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If you or someone in your family suffers from allergies, both Nasonex and Claritin have allergy alerts that tell you the level of pollen in your designated area and even what they are. I find this very useful in tracking down why and how I am feeling. It would be especially good if your kids have allergies and you don't.

By pamphyila from Los Angeles

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When I no longer need an item of clothing, I cut it apart at the seams and use the pieces to make quilt squares. I only use 100% cotton, that has been washed many times and will no longer shrink. I store all the same colors in a box for each color. This cuts down on spending, and I make a one of a kind memory quilt.

By Janet from Bradenton, FL

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I like to recycle the red nets that fruit comes in sometimes and use them as scouring pads. They work great in scrubbing your kitchen sink out with baking soda, as a pan scrubber, and are even good at scrubbing stickers off items!

By Susan from Houston, TX

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What glue do I use to glue crystal rhinestones to havaianas flip flops?

Jodelle from Gilbert, AS

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I need craft ideas for Valentine's Day.

Sandy from Indio, CA

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How do you rate a Dodge Stratus? How hard is it to repair?

Vici Hill from Ohio

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How long should watermelons be planted in the greenhouse before transplanting to the field?

Hardiness Zone: 8a

Randy from Oak Ridge, LA

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I've been invited to a Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards night and the dress is stated as formal. The thing is, I have no idea what to wear! My friend suggested that I just wear a black trouser suit with a nice top as that is more my style and I don't really feel comfortable wearing a dress. I looked up photo's of the previous year's award nights and I have to admit not many of the people look very formal. Mostly they are just wearing trousers and a top or a skirt and a top. I wouldn't mind wearing a skirt, but I don't want to be underdressed. In saying that I also don't want to be overdressed! Please help! Oh, and what can I do with fine, flat hair that doesn't do as it's told. It won't hold a curl or anything like that. Help!

Haley from Albany, Western Australia

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How do you tell if a coffee mug (or any other dish, for that matter) is safe to use in the microwave? I buy a lot of mugs at thrift shops and yard sales, so some of them are probably old enough that they might not be safe. I seem to remember something along the lines of filling the mug with water and microwaving on high for a certain length of time and if the handle gets hot, that means it's not safe for the microwave. But I can't remember, like how long is the length of time you're supposed to do it; can anybody help?

Lynn from Chico, CA

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How can I remove a bleach stain from my bathroom basin. I used a bleach gel to clean the basin and it left a yellow stain where I applied it.

Thanks,
Susan from Sydney, Australia

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We had a small fire in our living room - a wooden shelf smoldered for several hours and the room filled with smoke. It now smells dreadful. I have tried vacuuming the carpets, furniture and walls. Opened up windows and doors for several days. But the smell is still strong. Any ideas, please?

Sohail from UK

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How do you remove ink stains from cotton shirts?

Harry from Bridgeport, WV

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Here are some creative ways to reuse tissue boxes. Post your own ideas below:

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