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Volume Six, Number 79, April 23, 2007 (Read It Online) Share Your Mother's Day Tips and Traditions Here are the contest winners for the week before last. Tip Contest Winners Recycling In The Garden
Phone Safety: Telephone Number Search
Photo Contest Winner Saving Money on Wedding Flowers
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Just wanted to share a photo from my daughter's wedding this past June. This is my grandson, Jace. He is my son's little one. My husband and I just cannot get enough of this little guy. Jace has us wrapped around his little finger. This is from the reception, he was the ring bearer.
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Rate It: Spring Tulips and My Grandmother's Quilt My tulips were spectacular this year, but the background deck railing, porch furniture, and grill were highly distracting when I photographed the flowers. So I draped my grandmother's quilt over the rail and presto, drama in my garden! I e-mailed this photo to several family members and the sight of the quilt sparked some wonderful memories of our late grandmother.
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Rate It: Here is a stool I refurbished to make it look like a watermelon.
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Rate It: Roper's Impression (Quarter Horse) My pet's name is Roper's Impression. He is 22. He is a Quarter Horse. I got Roper about 1 year ago. I am currently leasing him. Roper likes to run around in the arena or pasture and playing with beach balls. He is a wonderful horse and I don't know what I would do without him. He has taught me so much about trust and riding. By Kayla from New Philadelphia, Ohio
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Rate It: Blu Venus (American Staffordshire) Blu Venus is a 2 year old American Staffordshire. I traded out stud service of one of my males for her. She likes to chew my shoes up. Plus sleep in my bed with a pillow and blanket. She talks back at us when we get onto her. She starts this howling type barking, then runs and gets in bed. By Sandie from Archer Florida
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Rate It: Tawny is 6 this year and she is a Weimaraner. Tawny came to us from a free ad in the local paper. She loves to play tug-of-war with her brothers/sister (there are a total of 4 dogs in the family.) Tawny is the perfect example of the free dogs out there. Why buy one when eventually, with patience, you can get just about anything you are looking for in the free ads. By Ragteller from Tofield, AB
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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!
Plastic Folgers Container For Compost I like to save scraps for the compost, but needed something to store the scraps. I like using the 38 oz plastic Folger's coffee canisters to use as storage. It looks good, has a handle and is airtight. I also use the canisters for soil and gardening supplies. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76159774.tip.html
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Rate It: This works every time. If you can't get your ring off your finger, spray Windex all around the ring and off it will come. You'll never forget this tip after it works for you just once. Have a nice day. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99281007.tip.html
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Rate It: Angel Foods For Struggling Families I have a large family, and food is a big part of our income. Two years ago, a friend told me about a place called Angel Food Ministries. You don't have to have any income checks or belong to any church. It is a great food program. To find a host site and check out the menu, visit http://www.angelfoodministries.com. The menu changes every month, there is a lot of meat, chicken and veggies. It has helped my family so much, the cost is so little for so much. I believe they have sites all over the USA. If you need more info, let me know. By Tracy from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57597601.tip.html
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Rate It: Milk Prevents Batter from Sticking to Your Spoon Dip your spoon in milk when baking cakes, brownies or cookies. This will keep the batter from sticking to the spoon when scraping the bowl or spooning out the batter. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50118822.tip.html
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Rate It: Big Lots Has Deals For Scrapbookers Scrapbookers! Save money on scrapbooking supplies by shopping at BIG LOTS! I would have never thought to get supplies there, until I went to the grand opening in my town. They only have an aisle, but boy is there a lot! All the stickers, stamps, punches, beads, tags and other decorative pieces are $1.00. The paper bundles are a dollar or more. They even have theme sets that include 12x12 inch paper, stickers, bubble alphabet stickers and other coordinating accessories for $2.00. The exciting thing is they get new stuff in all the time! These are brand name products usually found at craft stores. Happy Crafting! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74168932.tip.html
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Rate It: This one doesn't ask for an email address, just name and address. I've never heard of this product before, but the description sounds great. I'm anxious to try it. Don't put this off to do them later, do as soon as you get this, these offers go fast! http://herbaliss.com/shampoo_smp.php Terri from NV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16789774.tip.html
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Rate It: Recycle Yarn From Old Sweaters Instead of paying $10 or more for a good skein of yarn, I recycle old sweaters from Goodwill/Salvation Army! There is a great tutorial listed online at: So far, I have paid $3 for a total of 3 sweaters and gotten 10 large sized balls of yarn in total. The key is to look for a sweater with the correct seam (as listed in the tutorial) and be very careful when seam ripping. But if you do it right, it will be a great source of new yarn. Once it has been knitted or crocheted, no one will ever know the difference! By Concetta from Westmont, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87030880.tip.html
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Rate It: Have Neighbors Help During Vacations Travel time is upon us and I ran into a very nice article about how neighbors can help keep a look out on your house while you are away on the Eons website. Here's the link: By pamphyila from Los Angeles Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54806460.tip.html
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Rate It: For my Dad's Birthday last year, I gave him a cookie of the month club. Every month near his birth date, I brought him a batch of cookies, brownies, or bars. He liked it very much and always looked forward to the gifts. This is good because they already own enough stuff and can buy whatever they need. Next year, I'm thinking of candy of the month. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82519974.tip.html
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My neighbor's cats get on my porch every night. Besides scaring me awake, they pee on the carpeting and chairs and make a lot of racket. I cannot consult my neighbor about the problem as she is quite ill and I don't want to add to her distress. Is there any way I can deter the cats from using my Porch? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85263939.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have any idea how to get an oil based pencil stain out of a paper product, such as a hat box? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79441013.tip.html
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Rate It: Can mice and gerbils live together? Can mice and gerbils live together in the same cage? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52677779.tip.html
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Rate It: I cut back my dying pine tree - was that a mistake? It was a live Christmas tree that we neglected to plant for 4 months and it was dying. Will it come back? Anything I can do to save it? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39686496.tip.html
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Rate It: I need help in finding some recipes for Antarctican finger food. I'm going to a party in May and the theme is FINLAND /ANTARCTICA. I assume everyone will be bringing FINNISH Food but i want to be different and bring Antarctican finger food. I have looked on the web but cant find any as yet, so i'm hoping someone out there might be able to help me please. Thank you. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28287964.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for information on planting pine trees. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21093718.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking to purchase inexpensive dollhouse chairs for a school project. Does anyone know where I can find them inexpensively? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41046529.tip.html
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Rate It: I was hoping someone might be able to let me know the website that has lots of lovely scenic pictures - I've searched and searched but can't find it - I lost everything on my old 'puter and am trying to find things again. It was something like "God's paintings" or something like that. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64930073.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for some new skin care items and would like to know your experiences with products. I'm 36 and the three biggest issues I have are: dark circles under my eyes, dryness and starting of undereye wrinkles and some bags (I do use an eye moisterizer) and sallow, uneven skin tone. I use sunscreen every day and do avoid the sun. I've tried so many products and haven't found anything that I "have to have" so any advice is helpful! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36816555.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning a Clogged Sink Sprayer Does anyone have a good way to decalcify a plastic handled kitchen sink sprayer? Mine is all "gunked up" with some white deposits from our city water. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74934685.tip.html
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Rate It: Water Spots on a Corduroy Coat I have a Corduroy Sports Coat that got some water spots on it from the rain. The rain drops dried and left the water spots. Are these now permanent or is there a way to get rid of them? The jacket is a dry clean item. Will dry cleaning remove the spots? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42008995.tip.html
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Rate It: My puppies have worms. How do I get rid of them? Is there any home remedies? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95235097.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know how to get rid of elder bugs? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24729198.tip.html
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Rate It: Musty Smell After Shampooing My Carpet I just shampooed my carpet, two days later it has a musty smell. What can I use to get rid of the smell? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26099887.tip.html
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Rate It: I have painted my walls a lite lavender and would like some help matching a carpet color. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10543743.tip.html
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Rate It: Increasing Natural Light In My Basement I am looking for a way in increase natural light at a basement window under a deck. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20666381.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have any ideas for a craft project a 16 year old male can make? He isn't too crafty but tried to enter things in various categories for a competition he is in each year - kind of like a fair. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28811886.tip.html
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FDA's Update on Tainted Pet Food The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating an imported shipment of rice protein concentrate which has been found to contain melamine. The rice protein concentrate may have been used as an ingredient in some pet foods. FDA’s investigation of the rice protein is being carried out by specialists in FDA headquarters and in eight FDA district offices. Thus far, the following has been established:
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Rate It: Spring Cleaning at its Finest
The mood to clean up and refresh seems to be an annual idea. Perhaps it's the freshness of the outdoors, the signs of new life, or just the need to make changes after months of being cooped indoors. Regardless, some basic financial rules need to be followed when delving into spring cleaning: sell it, donate it, toss it.
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Rate It: The Joy of Hydroponics
The exact definition of "hydroponics" is a little tricky. While the Greek words "hydro" and "ponics" means "water" and "labor," respectively, the art of hydroponics has to do with soil-less gardening; but not necessarily in water.
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Rate It: Preventing Rust and Maintaining Your Garden Tools Here's a list of tips to help keep your garden tools in good condition.
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