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Vol. 8, Num. 136, July 14, 2009 (Read It Online) We hope everyone is having a great week. Do you have any RV tips to share with the ThriftyFun community? Post them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml Contest winners are picked by you! Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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In Memory Of Charlie (Cocker Spaniel Mix) (In Memory Of) Charlie at a year and a half. He was a Cocker Spaniel and Hound. We received Charlie as wrinkley "little" pup from my in-laws when they adopted another pup at the same time. Charlie weighed in at almost ten pounds. The other pup was a teacup chihuahua, not a fair "match." So we took Charlie, who promptly fell asleep in my arms and began to snore. He loved to play with his "big brother" Bogey, who oddly enough was also a chihuahua/daschund mix but still Charlie knew Bogey was alpha dog. We lost our "Charlie Boy" to a hard fought battle with Parvo a year ago. He was a wonderful dog and we have fostered others since but none showed as much love or personality as our Charlie boy. By HICKCHIC3 from North Augusta, SC Contest Contender!
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Izzy is a 2 Year old Three Toed Box Turtle. I bought him two years ago. He likes to eat strawberries. This is his new outdoor pen. By _Terry_from New York Contest Contender!
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I organize my pantry in alphabetical order. When I get home from the grocery I put things away in a certain order. Especially canned foods. I put beans, corn greens, potatoes, tomatoes etc. They are stacked in alphabetical order so when I need to know what I have I just check the row and know when I am getting low on a certain item. It helps to have it this way so you will not have to move cans over to search for a can of potatoes. They will be in the same place each time I buy them. My spices are also in alphabetical order, this sure saves a lot of time, just grab the "Ginger" in the "G's" and go on. You'd be surprised how many steps this saves. By Connie from Smithville, TN Contest Contender!
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Sanding Sponge for Foot Callouses My feet get calloused in the summer. I have found that the best solution is a medium grit sanding sponge that you purchase in the hardware or home improvement store. It molds to your foot and works especially well on heels. And best of all, the last one I bought was only $1.88! Try it, you will like it! By Elaine from Iowa Contest Contender!
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When my kids were in high school I instituted random drug testing at my house. It was really cheap to set up and I feel like in the long run, I was saved an incalculably amount because one of my kids lived in the "gray". My teens were normal everyday teens with the usual number of friends, made decent grades and all. After the first random test (did I mention how shocked my son was?), my son had a friend that I saw daily at my house that never came again; we just never saw him again. I asked my son and he always said "I don't know what happened to him". About 2 years later I read his obituary in the newspaper, he had committed suicide in a drug rehab program. By all accounts, he was a normal teen with the usual number of friends and he also and made good grades. Now that my son is grown I ask him about the random testing (we had about 3 in all). He said he was so mad at me at first, but he was able to use it as an excuse to not use drugs because he had random testing at his house. My grown son tells me now that he thinks I was pretty smart. But he has challenged me and asked what would I have done. I just smile and tell him I would have tied him to his bed until he was 24 and we laugh together. Source: A mom's intuition. By Notwrong Contest Contender!
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There is an easy and very inexpensive way to rid your home of fruit flies. Simply build a fruit fly trap. All you need to build a fruit fly trap is a banana or two, a knife, some cling wrap or similar plastic wrap, a few rubber bands, and old plastic jars or bowls that can be thrown away after use. Using an empty mayonnaise jar, plastic butter bowl, or plastic lunch meat container will work. Don't use any container that you want to keep. Be sure the container is deep enough to hold a few slices of banana. After you have your necessary supplies together, simply slice up the bananas and divide the slices into several containers. Place the cling wrap or other plastic wrapping tightly over the opening of the jar or bowl, and place a rubber band around it to hold it snuggly in place. Using the knife's point, poke a few tiny holes into the plastic wrap. Make them very tiny. The fruit flies can get in, but once in, they can't get out. You now have fruit fly traps that will trap the fruit flies and remove them from your home. By Mythi from Poulsbo, WA Contest Contender!
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An easy way to separate coffee filters is to take the whole stack and turn them inside out. Then they separate easily. Source: I read this a long time ago in a magazine but can't remember which one. By Connie P. from Vandalia, OH Contest Contender!
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What breed is my pup? He is about 2.5 months in the picture. Since then he has added about 5 pounds and his ears are higher now at 3 months. I did not see either parents but the lady who I adopted him from did see the mother and she was confident that she was a GSD. We have no idea about the father. His last weight was approx. 15 lb. at 3 months. He is a very smart puppy and is starting to get his stubborn attitudes as most 3 month puppies do, but he will learn with his training. We think he must have some Rottie, Doberman, and maybe American Coonhound. All opinions are welcome. Thanks! By sea818 from Lawrenceville, NJ
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Rate It: Can anyone help me figure out what kind of puppy this is? She is around 4 years old. I found her on the street when she was around 2 months old. I adopted her because she was was so adorable and following me around. By Wei Tzuen Tan from Penang
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Rate It: What is the best way to tackle house cleaning? Bathrooms first, kitchens first, bedrooms first? By avablue14 from Long Island, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46899545.tip.html
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Rate It: I have been incubating two ducks for 25 days. I know they both have something in them but how big should they look inside before they hatch? By smally from NJ
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Rate It: I got my puppy as a mongrel but a lot of folks have said he looks like a pit bull. Not that it makes much difference as I adore him. I would just like to know if he's a pit or not. Thanks. By Sam from Scotland
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Rate It: I have small brown dots on my car. I think it's from the tree I park below. I have tried pure acetone, hand sanitizer, alcohol, and WD-40 but nothing works. I try to scrape it off with a credit card but then I'm left with a white dot. These dots are all over my car. Thank goodness it's blue and not white. By cbrokenshire from NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95421097.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you remove crazy glue from a suede sofa? By tamesha840 from Memphis, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54089397.tip.html
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Rate It: I need a list of peroxide uses. I see lots of posts, but does anyone have a comprehensive list of all the peroxide uses? By twilightgift from Forks, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62019115.tip.html
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Rate It: Contacting Magic Jack Customer Service I need a phone number for Magic Jack where I can speak to a real person in Customer Service to assist me with my return. Thank you. By Nature01 from Cumming, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37988830.tip.html
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Rate It: Low-Cost Vets Near Riverside, CA I'm looking for a no cost or low cost vet in my area. My cat has an infection in her eye and she has started to drop weight. I need help, but I can't afford a vet. By thumper68 from Riverside, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82112114.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know how to get crayon off of a chalkboard? By kateh09 from Gainesville, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53976469.tip.html
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Rate It: "Unforgettable Memories" Parade Float Ideas There is kiddie parade coming up with the theme "Unforgettable Memories". Any ideas for a float? By acarter2008 from Hillsboro, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68705279.tip.html
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Rate It: Recipe for a Dog With Kidney Problems I have been feeding my dog with kidney failure the following recipe: five ounces of ground round, two boiled eggs, two cups of cooked rice, three slices of white bread and chicken. For a couple weeks he has not wanted to eat the food I cook for him. He will eat other food though. Would there be a problem substituting potato for the rice in his recipe? Thank you. By norman71109 from Pomona, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68313803.tip.html
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Rate It: Is Craigslist a good way to sell a diamond ring? By mfedorka1 from Colver, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32787084.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Lavender in a Wedding Bouquet My daughter wants to use lavender at her wedding. Has anyone ever used it in their bouquet? Maybe with some baby's breathe? By nurse mary from Monmouth, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63978089.tip.html
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Rate It: Home Remedies for Stomach Aches I have stomach aches all the time. Is there anything I can do to help relieve them at home? By DMarie98 from Holly Pond, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11963677.tip.html
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Rate It: Anniversary Letter from the White House My parents' 50th anniversary is coming up and I would like to know how to get a letter from the White House. How do I do this? By tejas129 from Point Comfort, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28405442.tip.html
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Rate It: Are there any chicken lovers out there? It would be nice to chat with other chicken, guinea, duck, geese and pigeon fanciers! Or any other yard bird! As of right now, I have 4 guineas, 3 bantams, 2 brown leghorns, 2 gold leghorns, 2 New Hampshire blacks, 4 Rhode Island reds, 2 Easter chickens and one brown leghorn with vertigo that we keep in a rabbit cage. They all have names and personalities to boot! The little lady with vertigo would have died if we had not rescued her from a feed store. She can't keep her balance well and she was in a large aquarium with loads of guineas. They trampled her constantly! She is rotten from the attention we give her and seems perfectly content in her cage or staying on the deck with us, away from the other birds. She's getting stronger and is gaining better muscle control and balance. "Gotta love the birds!" My dog is jealous of the birds and even eats their food! I see her outside, fighting over chicken and dumplings, scraps of all sorts that I give the chickens. They're fun to watch. By jollyscamaro from Riesel, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67451474.tip.html
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Rate It: Does McDonald's offer a discount for seniors? By johnlarn44 from Medway, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76357097.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Sunscreen from a Couch My son squeezed Banana Boat baby tear-free sunblock (SPF 50) on a brown couch and it will not come out. How do I get this stuff out? I have tried hot water, soap and laundry soap but I just can't seem to lift it from the material. Can someone please help me? By tanner_25 from Gold River, BC Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79630424.tip.html
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Rate It: Travel Tips for Gatlinburg, TN I am looking for info on Gatlinburg, TN. I especially want info on hotels/inns that offer suites with 2 bedrooms (not just 2 beds in one room). I have googled and looked at loads of sites but am coming up with little to start with. I don't really want a condo but may have to go that route. I would also like tips on what to see and do with a family of 2 adults and 2 kids a 15 year old girl and a 13 year old boy. We are not real big on hiking yet. We are new to TN and the humidity is killing us! Thanks for any help. By melodybh from Oak Ridge, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73595010.tip.html
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Rate It: Choosing Kitchen Cabinet Colors We are remodeling our kitchen. Which cabinets are better, Oak or Maple? By SJWALL from Tulsa, OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81732087.tip.html
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Rate It: I've drunk coffee for years and all of a sudden it doesn't taste good and sometimes it makes me sick to my stomach. What could cause that reaction? I love my coffee and I think I may have to give it up. By ladydragonfly13 from GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24649303.tip.html
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Rate It: Broken Top on a Fabric Spray Container The top broke off of a fabric spray container. What can I do? By luna0755 from El Paso, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22405221.tip.html
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Rate It: Does the Neckline Slimmer Really Work? Has anyone bought the Neckline Slimmer, as seen on TV? I'm thinking about buying it and wondered what people thought who have already bought it. Thanks. By seeme from OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61608187.tip.html
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Rate It: Shower Smells Like Rotten Eggs When shower is turned in my master bath, I smell rotten eggs. This is the only area the where the smell is. I don't have the smell in the kitchen or the other bath. Any ideas as to what the cause is? By Rebecca228 from Taylor, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11659400.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Lower Kitchen Cabinets a Different Colour I'm planning on painting my kitchen cabinets and was thinking of leaving the top cabinets their original off-white colour and painting the bottom cupboards a dark brown. I love the richness of the brown colour, but I don't want to paint all the cupboards with it, because it will make my tiny kitchen seem too small. My problem is that although I think I like this idea, I'm having trouble finding examples of kitchens that have been painted the same way with the top and bottom cupboards different colours. Does anyone know where I can find any pictures like this, or has anyone painted their kitchen the same way? I'd really like to get a better idea of what it would look like before I spend the time and money. Thanks. By playingtrix from Toronto ON Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42564603.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing Kenmore Washing Machine How do I get into the motor of my Kenmore 110 washing machine? It will not spin, or agitate. It drains well. The model is #32427830 and serial #cx223724. By Doug458 from Trade, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94255449.tip.html
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Rate It: I need to have my wedding ring repaired. However, I am unable to get it off of my finger. Any suggestions? I tried soaping it, but could only move it to the first joint. Short of having it cut off, I'm open for any ideas. By Pat from Brookfield, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11353424.tip.html
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