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Vol. 7, Num. 6, January 9, 2008 (Read It Online) Tax season is upon us! Do you have any tips for organizing your finances to make filing your taxes easier? Feel free to post them on the contest page. Thanks for reading, Susan
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Rate It: Maggie (Cairn Terrier) and Pancho (Tiger Cat) Maggie is a Cairn terrier and is 8. We got her as a puppy from a breeder. Pancho is a 1 year old tiger cat from the humane society, two weeks ago.
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Nest Items To Fit Into Trash Better Save money and use less trash bags. I try to flatten boxes that cereal, cake mix, crackers etc.comes in. This way I can get more trash in the trash bag before it needs replaced. Small cans can fit inside larger ones to also reduce the space needed. Even plastic gallon jugs can be reduced in size just by taking the lid off and flattening it. The less trash bags you use, the less trips to take it outside too. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26360054.tip.html
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Rate It: Pack Up Artificial Tree With Ornaments On For those who have bought those little pre-lit artificial Christmas trees and painstakingly decorated them with small ornaments, etc., here's a tip to make it easier for next year, and there after. Don't remove any decorations! Keep them just the way they are, and cover them with a small kitchen trash bag(to keep off the dust). Store them in a safe, out of the way place, and by next Christmas, they'll be ready to go, with just a little fluffing up.... Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15051583.tip.html
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Rate It: Healthier Living in 2008: Tips For Medication It's time to clean out your medicine chest. Be ruthless and discard ANY medicine which is:
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Rate It: Keep Track Of Guest's Beverage Choices When preparing for a party - either for a large group or just some friends over for dinner - it is sometimes hard to remember what beverages people enjoy, especially with the huge variety of soft drinks now available. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43880439.tip.html
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Rate It: At work we have a Secret Pal. Mine is big into Coke Cola products. This year, I went to the Goodwill and found an old maid's cart with wheels. I sanded (very little) the old paint and rough spots, painted it white (left over-non leaded paint). I then bought coke material and made a mat of the tray and also made napkins and a apron out of the material. On the tray, I put a couple of coke glasses, some chips, dip and a couple of large cokes. She just loves it and so did everyone else. Cost about $20.00 for every thing. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60051568.tip.html
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Rate It: I created a special space for storing tubes of gift wrap and ribbon. I put a shower curtain rod 4 feet up from the floor in my storage closet. Then, using old pantyhose, I put a tube of gift wrap or ribbon in each leg and tie it using ribbon at the top. Then, I hung the pair over a hanger, one tube on each side of the hook of the hanger. When it's time to use the gift wrap, all I have to do is cut the ribbon and slide the tubes out. This saves room for items that need to be stored in boxes. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49473610.tip.html
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Rate It: Determining Fair Market Value for Donations To help you determine your donations "FAIR MARKET VALUE", Goodwill provides a "Value Guide" and offers average prices in their stores for items in good condition. **Get a receipt and this can be deducted from your TAXES! You will be surprised how much this adds up! I usually keep a bin or box and collect items as I go throughout the year. I just love it when it gets full and I have to start another one! I also write down all items I give. This is needed for Tax Verification or for the person doing the Taxes. This is probably a great incentive for one to clean out the clutter around the House and you can claim it on your Taxes at the end of the year. Individuals with disabilities and other barriers are employed at certain facilities, this helps them as well. Also this will help the needy as well. What a way to make your Heart-Strings feel Happy! Go Green for the environment as well. Recycle everything! A great time to shop stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, Valley Rescue Mission, etc. is after Christmas. Stores such as Target, etc. Donate items as well to these stores in great or new condition. Whenever I got to Town, I start packing up my truck and take a load of goodies to one of the Donation Centers. Here is the website I visited with a list of items that give you the prices for FAIR MARKET VALUE... There are many Donation Outlets to serve your community.By MONA from Hatchechubbee, Al Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29232550.tip.html
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Rate It: Masking Tape for Garage Sale Pricing Use small pieces of masking tape and mark them with pen or permanent marker to price items in your yard or garage sale. It's much cheaper to buy a roll of masking tape, than to buy packages of florescent dot stickers or the preprinted pricing stickers. The roll of masking tape will last a long time, and can be used for many other reasons in your household. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23703736.tip.html
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Rate It: Uses for Parmesan Cheese Containers Save those bottles that the parmesan cheese comes in and reuse them for your own spice mixes and baking soda or whatever else you want. It has a great lid to get the spoon in and leveled off or just use the sprinkle side! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf433704.tip.html
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Anyone Used the Shark Steam Mop? Has anyone tried the Shark Steam mop? I saw that someone on here tried the H2O mop and didn't like it. The Shark is very similar. So I don't know if it is any better? I am looking for an easier way to clean my floors, tile and wood. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18947396.tip.html
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Rate It: Planting Ultra Dwarf Fruit Trees in Pots I recently purchased ultra dwarf fruit trees stating they will only grow 5 to 6 feet. I want to put them in 15 gal pots. what is a good commercial potting mix and some specific feeding and watering schedules. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79930724.tip.html
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Rate It: Color Choice to Make Kitchen More Modern I am in the process of renovating my kitchen and need some advice. I've already purchased the cabinets. There's a dark grey-brown grain that runs through them. My dilemma is this: I adore the cabinets, but I'm having a hard time coming up with a granite counter top/tile floor/wall color combo that will make them look more modern. I don't want white walls. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55305928.tip.html
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Rate It: Conditioning Curly Hair Before Straightening My hair is naturally very curly. When I dry it or straighten it, it doesn't look smooth it's totally frizzy! So is conditioner a good idea before straightening my hair? Also the ends are awful and damaged. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79744851.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Rid of Weeds with Salt I have a large area (about 5 acres) that is overgrown with huge (12' +) wild marijuana weeds (from WWII days) and an overabundance of sticker bushes. This area is where my horse lives. I have heard of using rock salt and water to kill these nasty weeds. Is this safe for my horse and what is the quantity of water to salt? Does anyone know? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64960958.tip.html
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Rate It: I am fairly sure that a skunk has taken up residence in the one corner of our back yard. Last night it growled at me when I was out with our little toy fox terrier. Since the location is only about 30 feet from the back door, which we use to enter and exit the house, it is not possible to just ignore it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44295366.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Mildew Smell from Jeans How do I get the mildew smell out of jeans that where sitting in a trash bag for over a month? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70017084.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Wax from Unstained Pressure Treated Deck Does anyone know how to remove wax stains off a pressure treated deck? It hasn't been stained yet. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84670130.tip.html
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Rate It: Feathers Coming Out of Down Jacket I just purchased a down-filled jacket, on sale, for the price of $9.00! It's obviously not top quality, but for $9.00, why not, right? Well, I wore it to church last night, and when I took it off, my black shirt was COVERED in down feathers! (I see why it was so cheap!) Which leads to my question, Any ideas what I can do to stop the feathers from coming through the lining? For $9.00 I'll keep it, but it would be nice to find a solution. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98324801.tip.html
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Rate It: Copper Bottomed Pans on a Glass Stove Top I have a new glass stove top for the first time. I was warned by others to not cook with copper bottom pots and pans (Revere Ware) on it, since it can damage the glass stove top. Is there any truth to this? Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30227718.tip.html
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Rate It: Replacing the String in Hooded Sweatshirt My husband has a new hoodie that the string came out of when it was washed. My clumsy fingers just can't seem to thread it back through. Any suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26901507.tip.html
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Rate It: Making Sharp, Straight Lines in Corners When Painting My room will have a deep red feature wall with lighter walls on either side. How do I ensure a sharp straight line in the corners? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79706019.tip.html
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Rate It: Starting a Discount Canned Food Grocery Store I need advice on how start a discount canned food grocery store. I will have about 70K to start with. I could use help coming up with a name for it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21269129.tip.html
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Rate It: Does fabric softener stain towels? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47775319.tip.html
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Rate It: Candy Stain on Velvet Comforter We have what looks like a sugary residue on our new velvet comforter. Our guests' children stayed there over Christmas and we think they had candy on it. The areas where the stains are are stiff and a little shiny on the nap of the velvet. We took it to the dry cleaners who would send it out. They were unable to mark it with tape on the velvet but told us they would have the company check it out. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84994469.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a marble sink in a vanity top which is difficult to clean. What is the best way to clean a marble sink and keep from scratching it? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf730318.tip.html
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Rate It: Decorating a Church Sanctuary (Gym) for Easter Sunday We are utilizing a gym for a Sanctuary at this time and the walls are 1/2 particle board(beige) and the other 1/2 is chicken wire. We have fairly high ceilings (of course). We do have a stage with a choir loft so there is potential but I am at a loss for ideas and have a very small budget. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84426765.tip.html
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Rate It: Doggie Biscuits That My Dog Won't Choke On We taught our dog to jump for treats, I think one got caught in his throat. It was a piece of bone shaped doggie biscuit. We're not going to use that type again. But would like to continue with the jumping part. What do you suggest that we use for a treat that he won't choke on? He's a 45 pound dog. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59037478.tip.html
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Rate It: How Long Will My Dog Be In Heat? How long will my dog be in heat? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44832694.tip.html
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Rate It: I just bought the Knifty Knitter at Walmart. I cant get the tension right, each time I loop around the pegs its too tight to work off,or its so loose that it doesn't make a true stitch, I crochet and wanted to try this, but right now I`m disgusted. Also the yarn around the outside peg gets in the way. Does it mean that after two loops on the hook, you begin to work the loops off? Is there never more than 2 loops on the pegs? I see people having trouble taking their work off the loom, is this going to be a problem too? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56166110.tip.html
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Rate It: Machine Washable Throw Pillows The dog vomited on a throw pillow. I washed it and the darn thing spilled some stuffing out into the washer and generally became very lumpy. It's time to replace them anyway. What do you suggest for throw pillows that are machine washable? I would like them to be dog proof and will get a lot of human use. I don't sew very well, and would rather purchase already made . I will sew if I have to. I also need suggestions as to interior and exterior fiber and stuffing content. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43470008.tip.html
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Rate It: Pit Bull Puppy Keeps Biting My Daughter I have a 7 month old Pit Bull. She keeps play biting my 14yr old daughter. I have tried everything to stop her but she won't stop. My daughter is the only person she does this to. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29714737.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Smoke smell from Duplex We are moving into a lower level duplex, the upstairs tenants are heavy smokers and moved out from the lower level a few days ago. I will deep clean the carpets and walls to get the smell out of the lower level, but am concerned about the continuing tobacco smoke from above, or the air ducts. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10787310.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have a recipe for Hamburger Soup? I lost the copy I had. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92020287.tip.html
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Rate It: Who Sang Amazing Grace on the Silkwood Soundtrack? Does anyone know who sang Amazing Grace on the Silkwood Soundtrack? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62241991.tip.html
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