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Vol. 8, Num. 115, June 12, 2009 (Read It Online) One drawback about our new homepage is that you can no longer view all of the posts together, with the newest posts on top. The good news, is there is another page where you can view all posts. Here it is: http://www.thriftyfun.com/ThriftyFun_1.html Do you have any canning tips to share with the ThriftyFun community? Share them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like! Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Scenery: Flower With Raindrops This is a tiny bloom I found near the edge of my woods...Felt it made a beautiful photo with the raindrops. By beesplace from Indiana PA Contest Contender!
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Here is a bird/squirrel feeder hubby made for our yard. Although the design is not his own, he saw one in his customers yards and came home, made it out of scrap wood (leftover from a boat he is working on), and a large pickle jar we had in the house. We neglected to coat it with a clearcoat to protect it from the elements, but we'll make another and be sure to do so. It has already has repeat visits from a family of titmice, and squirrels, and one bumblebee who we had to let out due to him bumping into the glass *grin*. Source: Seen in another's yard. By HICKCHIC3 from North Augusta, SC Contest Contender!
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Ghost (German Shepherd/Siberian Husky) Ghost is a 13 month old German Shepherd/Siberian Husky Cross. I got him about 8 months ago from an animal shelter in Michigan. Ghost likes to eat, play fetch, and wrestle. He talks and carries on conversations with me and loves to snuggle. He's the most loyal dog I've ever had. By msjlittle82 from Front Royal, VA Contest Contender!
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These contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25!
My tip concerns removing odors from objects, furniture, etc. If you can put it in a plastic bag or cover it with sheet plastic to seal, then just buy however many bags of charcoal briquettes and cover the object with them. Seal it closed and let set for a few days or even a couple of weeks. You may have to do this more than once but I doubt it. If the surface is finished you can lay the charcoal on paper towels and it will still work. I once had a new freezer full of meat, vegetables and other items that accidentally had the power turned off to it and everything inside rotted. The stench was terrible. After all cleaning methods failed, we lined the shelves inside with charcoal briquettes, closed it up for two weeks and all the odor was gone. The freezer was like new again. By Kacee from Clinton, IN Editor's Note: Be sure to use only regular charcoal, not the self lighting kind that is treated with lighter fluid. Contest Contender!
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About two months ago I went through my towels. I had some of my own which were old and some I had inherited. I had a lot, some of which were cheap and worn. I zig zagged them in squares about 12 inches, so that when I cut them they were edged. They are brilliant for using as cleaning cloths and wiping down washed tiles or work surfaces, leaving them smear free. Then I chuck them in the washer with the usual towel wash. There is always capacity in the towel wash, so it isn't extra cost there. My purchase of paper kitchen towel is now almost nil. If you acquire old towels, this is a great way to use them. By Isabelle Contest Contender!
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Do you have flies in your house? Wet Vac them. Turn on the Wet Vac and suck them right up! By notwrong Contest Contender!
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Store Seasonal Clothes With Dryer Sheets I use dryer sheets (such as bounce, etc) to keep my out-of-season clothes smelling fresh and ready to wear. By simply placing a dryer sheet on the hanger, your clothes will be ready for you to wear when the seasons change once again. I had tried placing room fresheners in my out-of-season closet, but they seem to lose their fragrance much too quickly. By Patsy B. from the Glorious state of Texas Contest Contender!
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Have Kids Decorate Their Own Cakes Our Grandchildren were visiting last week. I wanted to do something different for their party. This was the highlight of the party (the children attending were 2, 3, 5, 6 and 12 years old). I made a plain yellow cake mix in a 9X13 inch pan. When it came time for cake, I had the children sit in a circle in the kitchen floor. Next, I cut each child a generous piece of cake. I placed several cups of different kinds of frosting, candy and "sprinkles" and those sugar Happy Birthday-numbers and letters. Then I told the children to decorate their cake. They loved doing this and had a wonderful time. We were surprised at how wonderful each child's "decorated cake" turned out. This was the hit of the party, even the 2 year old decorated her cake. Some of the frosting was lopped-sided but each cake was so very special. One of the little girls wouldn't eat her cake and insisted on taking it home so that she could go to her grandparents house and show and share her cake with them. Why didn't I think of this when our children were growing up! If you try this I'm sure it will be as big of a hit at your house as it was with ours. So happy birthday all, enjoy your cake! By Patsy B. from the Glorious state of Texas Contest Contender!
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Sprinkle Used Coffee Grounds Around Plants I put the coffee grounds from my morning pot of coffee on my azealas and my hydrangea plants. Source: My mother. By djxn from Colfax, CA Contest Contender!
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I am trying to sell my truck and unfortunately there are a few (significantly sized) mechanical grease stains on the tan-coloured interior floor (it's carpet-like material). Anyone have any ideas on what to use or how I can get the grease out? By jenny_veve from Vancouver, BC Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf466377.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for Lacrosse themed table centerpiece ideas for a HS banquet. Any ideas? By lacrossemom from NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf110690.tip.html
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Rate It: I want to buy the GT Xpress 101 and wondered if anyone has bought one of these and how you liked it. By micksgirl from Paducah, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86353626.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Gorilla Glue from a Countertop How do I remove Gorilla glue from a countertop? By JAZZYJULS from Ellicott City, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50952582.tip.html
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Rate It: Replacing Power Cord on a Coffeemaker How do I replace a damaged power cord on a Bunn coffeemaker? By Conniek812 from Indiana Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56303683.tip.html
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Rate It: Name for Classic Car Restoration Business I need a name for my Classic Car Restoration Business. Help. I would like to incorporate my name, Hago, if possible, since it's so different. By hagodog from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77467931.tip.html
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Rate It: Weight Watchers Exchange Values for Frozen Dinners I need the old exchange values for the Weight Watcher frozen dinners. Is there somewhere I can get these, please? By pattintexas from Corpus Christi,TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56124373.tip.html
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Rate It: I have been bitten by red ants and my foot is very swollen and tight. I've been putting on ice on it and taking Benadryl. Any other suggestions? Thank you. By kateh09 from Charleston, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82100101.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a black Lab and Pit Bull mix. I can't figure out how to stop her from eating up my house when I am gone. By darledmar from Warren, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82350978.tip.html
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Rate It: Nail Polish Stains on Clothing How do I remove nail polish from clothing after it has been washed? By CFL013 from Summerville, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf925682.tip.html
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Rate It: Birthday Gift Ideas for Boyfriend My boyfriend"s birthday is next Saturday and I have no clue what to get him. My money is limited. Some ideas would be great. By Syd Marie Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70365626.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm looking for a recipe to make a homemade veggie and fruit wash, as opposed to buying the expensive bottles in the produce sections. By chocolatelover from WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf262927.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Burn Marks from Stainless Steel Pot My daughter used my stainless steel pan when I was out and used a high flame and now my pan is a dark mess. Is there anything that can restore the color? By frustrated 2 from Baltimore, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf900992.tip.html
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