Daily Thrifty Tips - February 7, 2006

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Here are my kitchen helpers.

By burdetterin from Batavia, New York

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Tessa Babes is an 8 year old Yorkshire Terrier. I bred my Tessa's mom Buffy 8 years ago. She had 4 puppies so I kept the girl one and that was my Tessa Babes.

Tessa likes to play with her squeaky ducky and run around the house. We love her so much!

By SHEILA from FOND DU LAC WISCONSIN

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These are burrowing ventriloquist owls. The male is looking a bit to the side and faking a rattlesnake rattle with his ventriloquist act.

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"He may not have all his eggs in one basket, but I think he has enough to fry an omelet."

From a co-worker.

By Karen from Jacksonville, FL

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The recipe on the back of the butterscotch morsels bag, for oatmeal scotchies, is good, but I made it much better. When it comes to the oatmeal and the nuts (sliced almonds are best), grind them both in a coffee grinder. This makes a softer, more flavorful cookie and takes 5 minutes less to bake. For the liquid, use, pure maple syrup, or grand mariner. Not water.

By Carl from Berkley, Michigan

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Good condiments like salsa and stone-ground mustard can add zing to otherwise bland staples like eggs.

By Shannon from Decatur, GA

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Replace your regular light bulbs with the spiral shaped ones.
I did and saved a couple of dollars on my electric bill.
Besides that they last a lot longer. Buy less bulbs so there is a savings there also.

By Barbara Montag from St Cloud MN

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This is a beauty tip for all you ladies out there. This morning I was having trouble with my hair, as we all do at times. I was using a curling iron but it just didn't seem to be holding the curl. Well, we were staying in a hotel room overnite and right by my plugin was a small dryer on the wall. I got a nifty idea.

I curled my hair up in the curling iron like you normally would and the took the little blow dryer in the other hand and turned it on high and went back and forth over the length of the curling iron barrel (keep in mind you have to already have curled your hair up in it.) I counted to about 20 and let it go and wahlaa. I have the most beautiful, full of body curl ever!

My mom commented on how amazing my hair looked and asked me what I did and I shared this tip with her. Try it! It's just as good as hot rollers!

By Laura from Ooltewah,TN

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My tip is for shopping for food. Buy your local Entertainment Book, which usually costs between $25 and $35, depending on where you live. Each month, if you spend $50 on groceries at one time, you'll receive a $5.00 gift card which you can use on your next visit. Just by using these coupons in the book, you're already money ahead for the year. (12 x 5 = $60.00)

By Vicki Dahlstrom from Saint Paul, Mn.

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When washing my walls I use lemon scented ammonia with water. Half and half. This really cuts through grease and doesn't leave a film.

By Barbara Montag from St Cloud MN

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I found that I saved a good amount of money by waiting 2 weeks to do laundry -- and also by ironing only once every 2 weeks. Savings have been about $50.00 a month on our electric bill!

By JOHANNAH from CLIFTON, VA

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I've had a Bougainvillea for 2 years as a houseplant. It's tall, has lots of leaves, but does not flower. It looks sickly, how can I better care for it?

Hardiness Zone: 6b

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Christy from Colorado

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I have microfiber sofa covers that can zip off, can I machine wash them? If I can, what kind of soap can I use? If I can't, how can I get the spots off them? My dog threw up on them. I cleaned it but its still there, and I want to clean them off. It bugs me that I have spots on my couch, eventhough it's tan!

Linda from Anchroage

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I am seriously baffled at what to do to decorate around the hideous colored leather oversized couch and leather chair my boyfriend chose! I can't even put my finger on the color (please see photo)! Can anyone suggest any colors that can jazz up this strange furniture that is taking up all of my living room? I would hate to go totally neutral. I have been using golden tans and soft greens but I am over it and would like something a bit more unique. I am finding it hard to find colors that will match! Has anyone got any suggestions?

Bijou from Texas

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Does anyone have know if its possible to blend two different shades of a similar color of suede paint on one wall? Would it work with that technique? I am thinking of trying to marble two shades of taupe together to get a little bit more texture going on. It'll help disguise my icky plaster walls. Any advice would be helpful.

Victoria From Portage, WI

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Does anyone have a recipe for "cupcake bath bombs"? They are bath fizzies in a shape of a cupcake. I bought some, but would like to make as gifts. They are made in muffin pans and use muffin liners. Thanks for any help!

Dana from Newkensington, PA

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A coworker was wearing a pin which was made from scraps of fabric, buttons and it had been decoupaged. I have searched the web trying to find the instructions. I came upon thriftyfun.com and love it. if anyone has the instructions for the decoupage pins, please let me know.

Thanks,
Kay from Lanexa, VA

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I bought a jar candle made by Village Candles. The fragrance I bought is called pina colada. It smells great! Has anybody ever bought Village Candles and what fragrance do you like? I would like to get some ideas for some other fragrances, before I shell out more money for a fragrance I may not like, even though every one has different taste.

Thanks,
P.J. from Delaware

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I bought my new grandson an outfit that is white and red cotton. We washed as instructed and the red faded on the white. I returned it and thought I would try again. Can you please tell us what to do to keep the red from fading on this cute little "flyer radio" outfit.

Do we soak it in some type of solution before we wash it to keep the red from running? Please help.

Debra from Bryce, Louisiana

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Does anyone know the kinds of vinegar and oil is used at Subway on their sandwiches?

Sandie from Marysville, WA

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I need help with games for my 12th birthday. I have some, but I would like to have more games to do with my pool, and I need games we can play inside too.

Samantha from Dallas, Texas

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Does anyone have a sewing pattern for dog boots?

Nicky 1 from Canada

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I need a little help in finding a pattern for a plus size (3x or 4x) White Wedding Wrap, the kind that you wear around your shoulders with a sleeveless Wedding Dress. It appears simple to make but I'm not sure how or where to start. I do know I would like it to stand up and not be falling down to my elbows all night. If it can be made without a pattern, how do you do it?

Thanks!
SherryKay from Coushatta, LA

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I would like more information on Valentine's Day recipes.
By WENDY from ARCATA, CA

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With my son away at college I'm in need of cake and other dessert recipes for two. Preferably those baked in a 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round pan. I'm a chocoholic but eating a 13x9 cake gets to be a little much, even for me. I also like apples, peaches and bananas if you have any recipes for two along that line. Many thanks!

Kathy from Canton, NC

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I have an armchair that needs repair because the springs creak when somebody sits on the chair. Is there a manual on how to do the work myself? Does anyone have any tips?

Mikhail from Oceanside, CA

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I have algae that has appeared in the water tank of my iron. How do I remove the algae with a natural product so that it doesn't affect my iron or stain my clothes?

Kylie from Qld Australia

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Our 2 year old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix Princess has been getting horrible bald spots and rashes on her skin (arm, ears, neck). She has also been scratching her fur alot. We have given her baths and she has stopped the scratching obsession but we'd like to know how we could heal the scars and what caused the problem. Any advice?

Thanks,
Lilia and Sabrina from Northern VA

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I spilt cyanoacrylate (superglue) onto my black laminated kitchen work surface. It has left a cloudy mark, which I have so far been unable to remove. Can I remove it without further damaging the surface? What stain remover, if any, should I use?

Sheila from Cheshire, UK

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I am looking patterns for birds, animals and yard and garden art out of PVC.

Jessie from St. Augustine, FL

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I was wondering if it would be a good idea to put dark red paint on a ceiling. The room is 15' X 13' with 10' ceilings with T-1-11 natural wood 4 feet up with a chair rail that will be stained. It will be like a bar setting with a poker table a small bar and a computer desk.

Angel from Sebring, Ohio

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