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Vol. 8, Num. 113, June 10, 2009 (Read It Online) We redesigned ThriftyFun's home page to feature contest contenders more prominently. View the new home page here: Here are the winners for the contest from two weeks ago. We had two ties! Next week we should have a policy in place for tie breakers, but for this week we are just going to give out two extra prizes. Here are the winners... Pet Contest Winner Diseal (Golden Retriever/Labrador Mix) Photo Contest Winners Uses for Styrofoam Meat Trays Wildlife: Birds Nest Basket Recipe Contest Winners Handbag Cake Recipe in Just 1-2-3! Devil's Delight Deviled Eggs Tip Contest Winners Use Listerine in a Spray Bottle for Many Uses Tending Your Garden Thank you to everyone that took time to submit something. And thanks to those who used the rating system. Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like in this newsletter! Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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I found this expensive single can drainer at a local thrift shop. While it was a fluke to find that particular thing that I needed, it was not the best part of this tip. Source: My own head and a lucky toss into the recycling bin! By Poor But Proud from Salem OR Contest Contender!
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I love to find new things to plant in, this pair of boots had seen better days,so into the garden they went,I also used my girls rubber boots,they are so cute. Boots make great planters! By moonseekerjade from Onset, MA
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Rate It: Tara is an 8 year old mini Pomeranian. She was 6 years old when I got her. The breeder had finished breeding from her and she needed a new home. She likes beach walks and gets a lot of pleasure in playing tag with her daughter, which I also have. She also likes to be pushed about in her pram. By Heather from Australia 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!
Win the war in the end! Pay your child support. Non custodial parents: when your children are grown they will respect you so much more if they know you paid your part to get them raised. If you are married to someone that owes child support, make it your responsibility to see that your step children are taken care of financially. If you owe back child support that means the custodial parent has given you a loan, pay them back. Of course, the custodial parent is not spending the money exactly like you would spend it and they might appear to have more than you but if you pay you can ultimately hold your head up and your place as their parent (notice this is non gender). If your circumstances have changed since your order, file the necessary paperwork and have your child support revised (you can do this without an attorney), but do you part! By notwrong Contest Contender!
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A Hook for Empty Hangers in the Closet I have always hated looking through my closet for the proper coat hanger to hang my clothes. So I have placed a hook inside my closet. Each time I take something off of a hanger, I put the coat hanger on this hook. It is so nice to have the proper hanger waiting me when I go to hang my clothes. Try this. I hope you find this a time saver also. By Patsy B. from the Glorious state of Texas Contest Contender!
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Storing Gift Wrap Under The Bed I use one of those under the bed storage boxes for organizing my gift wrapping. Along with all the wrapping paper (included some I have recycled). I keep scissors and cellophane tape, ribbons, sticky labels and card tags along with birthday cards and a few left over Christmas cards. It's quite spacious so I have also only now started to collect some gifts ready for this year's anniversaries and birthdays and I keep those inside it too. It fits under the sofa bed in my lounge so I still have space under my bed. All that I need for gift wrapping all in one place! By Monique63 from Somerset, U.K Contest Contender!
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Use T-Shirts as Car Seat Covers With several dogs in and out of my car several times a week, or daily, I needed something to protect the front seats from their rubbing fur and other stuff onto the upholstery. Seat covers were absurdly expensive so I now use the cheapest t-shirts I can find or use old ones. I found that sleeveless is best, and either dark colors or festive ones that just need to be washed more often. I use old bath mats for the seats in front (have found great ones at our local dump), and the back sports an old bedspread or blanket that's tucked in here and there. Source: Desperation, to save my little car from looking like a dogmobile! By NH Veggie lover from Thornton, NH Contest Contender!
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Use Baby Oil on Stainless Steel After cleaning your stainless steel smear on some baby oil with a dry cloth. The stains will be easier to remove in future. By toybox45 from renfrew Contest Contender!
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Summertime Activities for Your Children Keeping your school age children happy, physically active, and learning during the summer. I am a retired teacher and always used to say that we should float a bond referendum for teacher pay raises the second week of August! Parents who are not accustomed having the children at home all day have to adjust their schedules in order to fit in the needs of their youngsters. Below are some suggestions one might consider: Vacation Bible Schools - All children are welcomed at these, not just church members. If you are taking your children, round up some of their playmates to join them. (You'll make some Mom's day!) Morning Movies for Kids - Our local theater has a kids program at 10:00 a.m. during the summer. Because of the popularity of this program, they are now offering it several times a week. The admission is very little and they have a great concessions special. Visit Your Local Library - Kids can be entertained for hours in the quiet air-conditioned venue offered by the library. See if yours has a special craft/story time program which your children might enjoy. If you don't have a computer at home, take them to the library. It's free and they'll know how to operate them. Take a Field Trip to a Nearby Park - There are many beautiful public parks that offer more than just playground equipment. Often there are nature trails with the plants/trees identified, ducks to feed (take your stale bread and leftover popcorn), places for a picnic and all for free. Many state parks have rangers there to present free informative stories about the site. Set Aside a Quiet Time Each Afternoon - Encourage them to read or rest during this time; no TV and only quiet music. Post a chart with numbered lines on it in an easily accessible place. Make a chart for each child and have them record the names of the books they read. Have them give an oral report to you and their siblings. For younger children you can make a bookworm by cutting out colorful body segments and adding the name of each book as they read it. They love to see it grow. For your non-readers, make them one with the books they have sat and listened to you read to them. Your children will be much better prepared to start school again in the fall if you continue this practice through the summer. You could also work out some kind of point system for a more tangible reward if you choose. Swimming Outings - Most children love to splash in the water. Have them run through the sprinkler when you're watering your garden or lawn. For even more fun, join them for a walk in the rain (not a thunderstorm, of course) with flip flops, clothing that it's okay to get wet, and no umbrella. They'll love to see you showing your kid side and you'll have some good laughs together. Farmer's Market or Pick-It-Yourself Farm - If possible, plant some easy to grow vegetables in your yard or in containers on the deck or patio. Potatoes are a good choice because they require little, if any, attention and digging them is like a treasure hunt. If you don't want to plant your own garden, take them to a farm where they will be allowed to pick what they will be having for dinner. Plan a Scavenger Hunt - Adjust the clues to suit the age of each child. Invite some friends over for even more fun. Find Other Parents Whom You Trust and Do an Exchange - That way you'll each have a day off to catch up on whatever you choose to spend it doing. Enjoy these days because you'll miss them when those little ones are grow and no longer need your suggestions for entertainment. Source: Years of experience as a camp counselor, teacher, a stay-at-home mother and the "Mommy who likes to." (A title given to me by my son when he was in grade school. After a couple of exhausting weeks of grade-parenting, supervising their friends who came to swim or play, transporting many whose parents couldn't, baking cookies for school parties, etc., I slipped and said something I wished I hadn't the minute it slipped out of my mouth. "Why am I always the one who...? My son replied, "Because you're the mommy who likes to." That makes it all worth it. By Sandy from Elon, NC Editor's Note: Do you have a favorite frugal way to occupy your children in the summertime? Share it with us here.
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Can't Read Caller ID on Cordless Phone Do I need a new battery for my cordless phone if the caller ID part of the phone is unreadable? By shark221 from Chicago,IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31398724.tip.html
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Rate It: Parade Float Ideas for a Waterski Club I'm looking for ideas for a Waterski Club parade float. The theme is "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow". By M. Ford from OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53917833.tip.html
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Rate It: I want to remove my carpet and do something, like paint or stain my concrete living room floor. I have large dogs, grand-dogs, and grand kids. Any suggestions, tips or advice? By auntbrluvsboxers from North TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61804563.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have a formula for making an inexpensive fragranced "body mist", that is "light"? I don't like to use lotion in the Summer as it seems so heavy and body mists from stores are very expensive. Thanks and God Bless. By GrannyGoff from Concord, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68437664.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for an easy non-aggressive way to get rid of fleas on two day old kittens. Please help. By Tracey-tx from Brady, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf478875.tip.html
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Rate It: Caring for a Dog While Driving a Truck I am getting ready to go live on a semi-truck with my boyfriend and am taking my 1 year old chihuahua with me. We will be on the truck for at least a year. Any ideas to keep my chihuahua happy and healthy? By darlenea from Minneapolis, KS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90006203.tip.html
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Rate It: Washable Marker on a Leather Seat My 4 yrs old daughter accidentally wrote a long line on my friend's car leather gray seat. She used a purple RoseArt bold washable marker. I feel so badly since I'm the adult and I feel responsible. It happened 3 days ago and she only found out this afternoon. She said she'll bring it to the professional cleaner and will let me know. How else could we remove the mark? I will appreciate any help. Thank you. By cellyn from Las Vegas, NV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66258117.tip.html
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Rate It: Dish Soap Without Preservatives, Such as Isothiazolinone On behalf on my mom, I'm wondering if anyone knows if or what dish soaps or detergents contain no isothiazolinone or methylchloroisothiazolinone? By BaxterMiluakee from Traverse City, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85579592.tip.html
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Rate It: Sonnabend's "Mathematics for Teachers" I need chapter 1 of Thomas Sonnabend's "Mathematics for Teachers", 3rd edition. By Cpena from Ozona, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91817356.tip.html
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Rate It: Steel Cooking Spoons That Hook on Pot Where can I find stainless steel cooking spoons that have a hook at the base of the handle to hook over the edge of a pan to keep it from falling into the pan. By redhatterb from Sioux Falls, SD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86527317.tip.html
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Rate It: Shower Curtains with Dog Design I am looking for shower curtains with dog designs for under $12.00 or an artist who can paint my logo on them. By debbie doright from Lafayette, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77291196.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a GE Profile side by side refrigerator that has an ice maker that keeps overfilling the tray. It just keeps cycling water. I just recently replaced a small gear inside the ice maker housing that had several teeth missing. That did not correct the problem. I have been told that I may have to replace the head assembly, or the switches that control the fill cycle. I do not not know where these are located. Can someone help me fix this problem? By cranemanok from Oklahoma City, OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42574090.tip.html
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Rate It: Leaving Cat Alone While on Vacation What are the dangers of leaving an indoor cat in the home for 30 days if they are checked only twice per week. They are accustomed to being alone for 8 hours per day. By Sharon S. from Huntington, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18875852.tip.html
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Rate It: Dermatologists Recommended Mascara What brand of mascara is least likely to cause one to have an allergic reaction according to dermatologists? By Sharon S. from Huntington, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33628174.tip.html
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Rate It: Best International Car Rental Prices Where can we get the cheapest and best rental on a compact car for 10-15 days of our 30 day stay in Athens, Greece. By Sharon S. from Huntington, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95743327.tip.html
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Rate It: Name and Slogan for a Commercial Cleaning Business I am starting a commercial cleaning business and need help with the name and slogan. I want to have the word "bliss" in its name. I have a website with "bliss" in it, and it's a lake front rental. I would like to keep that word in it, because I am also wanting to work along side property managers here in the Shuswap area. Please help. By lis.priebe from Salmon Arm, B.C. Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10919606.tip.html
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Rate It: I have oily skin and so of course I am prone to pimples. I am looking for a homemade remedy for daily care of my skin. What can I use on the spot for the pimples that I get here and there? Also, like many other people, I have scars from previous pimples. How do I get rid of those? Please help. Thanks in advance to everybody for your suggestions. By Sincerity from Chino, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92952230.tip.html
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Rate It: I've read the recipe for refilling reed diffusers. Its a great idea since the good ones are quite expensive and the ones from a dollar store just don't work all that well. My question is, does anyone know if you can use this same recipe for refilling the bottles for plug-in air fresheners, or does anyone have a recipe? It makes me angry that the companies like Glade, etc. sell the bottles only 3/4 full. The prices are quite high when you have a few of these in the house. I have found the tops do come off so could be refilled. I'm tossing out 4 - 6 of the glass bottles every month or so. It is terrible to fill the trash with them! By EM10 from Ontario, Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21745508.tip.html
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Rate It: I have the old popcorn ceiling. Now it is covered in dust from the ceiling fans, I guess. How can I get the layers of dust off with out taking off the popcorn and making a big mess? By susan4516 from Rhome, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20842693.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Dye Transfer on Colored Clothing I washed my husband's blue shorts with a new red shirt of his, in cold water. The blue shorts which have been washed once before bled into the red shirt. The red shirt now has blue spots on it. How can I remove this mess? By antyh Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12756498.tip.html
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Rate It: Grease Stain on a Leather Purse I set my purse on the table top at Red Lobster and got grease on the bottom of my green purse. It looks black and ugly. How do I remove it from soft leather? By Sharonstonekontos from Huntington, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32369079.tip.html
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Rate It: My Debit Card Was Stolen and Used Online I have recently had my credit/debit card number stolen and used online. Between May 27-31st over $1000.00 of charges were made. I was alerted to this by a letter from my bank saying that I was .32 cents overdrawn. I got all the places online that were charged and the bank told me that there was nothing they could do to help get the money back. I have gotten back around $300.00 but the big problem is zynga.com, they say that any fraud will be refunded in 10 days on the website. I was told by a rep. to send over the bank statement with the charges and I did that on Wed. of last week, and still have'nt heard from them. Does anyone have any ideas on what to do? Any help will be greatly appreciated! By battlespire from Leesville, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32546159.tip.html
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Rate It: Allergic Reaction to K9 Advantix Has anyone had any allergic reactions with their dogs to K9 Advantix? By whiteangelbird from Springfield, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57600331.tip.html
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Rate It: Electrical Wiring Diagram for John Deer Mower Does anyone have a diagram for a John Deer lawn tractor of it's electrical wiring? It is an L-105. Please help me! Thank you so much. By Angelheart from Clyde, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91812261.tip.html
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Rate It: I am traveling to Anchorage, Alaska. This trip is for a month or two. I am leaving July 16th, I want to pack really light and I know the weather will change. I'm going there for the birth of my daughter's first child. This is my first plane trip. Any tips or suggestions are needed. By 123Helen from Senoia, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29281428.tip.html
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Rate It: I need suggestions for a rainbow tea skit for my church. Thank you! By frankye from Columbia, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83274469.tip.html
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Rate It: I have an acne problem on my face. I have tried many products and homemade remedies, but its not worked. My friend told me to use baby soap. It worked but after a few months it came back. My skin is so sensitive and oily. Please help. By Simi Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93681856.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Permanent Marker Off Walls I have a permanent maker stain on my wall where my son decided to go wild. How should I remove this? By smathis123 from Murray, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83861917.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting a Job as a Longshoreman I was interested in a crane job with the longshoreman union. Does having 25 years experience, National Crane Certification, and being a military veteran help in accomplishing this? Thank you for your advice. By GOMEZ150 from Chicago, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11579236.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have a recipe for a homemade facial skin exfoliant? By susan012 from Liverpool, UK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf784524.tip.html
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