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Vol. 7, Num. 217, November 6, 2008 (Read It Online) Do you have any Thanksgiving baking, cooking or general preparation tips to share with the ThriftyFun community? Please submit them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml Thanks for reading, Susan
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Making a Big Litterbox from a Storage Container We made this litterbox out of a $4.00 tub. We used a dremel to cut the hole, It is bigger than the normal box and easier to open and clean.
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Rate It: Craft: Earth Day Wreath From Recycled Materials My three kids worked on this recycled Earth Day Wreath. We used cardboard from a cereal box for the base (cut in a circle and taped together). They all enjoyed gluing on the packing peanuts. I used a grocery bag for the bow. We added decorative milk jug lids and metal can lids as accents. It's nice to give a teacher and it won't take up a lot of space for storage.
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Rate It: In Memory of Dukane (Doberman) This is my Dukane, my doberman in his last picture taken before he was put down on Oct 3rd. He had liver cancer. He was such a loving dog to the family. He loved to play football outside and play with his sister, Tessa the Yorkie. He was so cute, I had to get him. We had him for 8 loving years and I loved to dress him up for any holidays and for the Packers games. We miss him so much. Life will go on but hard to cope without my doberman, Dukane King, Love Sheila and Tessa from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Rate It: Craft Project: Handprint Turkey The kids will love making these turkeys from their handprints, and very few supplies are needed. They can be used for decorations or glued to a piece of card stock to create Thanksgiving cards for family and friends.
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Rate It: Our Cub Scout Pack needed a craft for the boys on orientation night. I came up with this recycled shoe box. We spray painted it gold and then used a blue photocopy for the top. They scouts used modge podge to glue the seal to the lid. Now they have something to keep all of their badges and derby cars in one spot! We put their names and date on the inside.
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Turn Stuffed Animals into Puppets If your kids have too many stuffed animals, I have a solution to give them a new life that takes up less room. Turn them into puppets! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70254920.tip.html
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Rate It: Donate VHS Movies to the Library Rid yourself of extra, unwanted, and unused VHS movies by donating them to your local library! There are still a lot of people who have not made the change to DVD, who go to the library to check them out, saving rental fee money. I had seven large brown grocery sacks full. My son and I took the movies there. When I first saw the very small and sparse collection they had, it left a lot to be desired. They were housed in spinning wire racks. Now, with a lot more to loan out they have been placed on beautiful wooden shelves! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81562548.tip.html
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Rate It: So you left a tissue in your shirt or pants pocket and now your "dark load" is covered with bits of white; even happens with light colored loads, but never fear. Buy a yard each of light and dark netting, the cheap stuff, NOT nice tulle. Unfold and toss the appropriate shade in the dryer with your bespeckled load of laundry. It works! Use and reuse the net until it gets soft, then replace with new, stiff net. Give the "old net" to your kids or grand kids for play. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44954070.tip.html
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Rate It: A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned Benjamin Franklin said, "A penny saved is a penny earned." I say a dollar saved is more than a dollar earned because it generates interest and you don't need to pay taxes on it. For example, if you use a one dollar off coupon at the grocery store, it has greater value than the one dollar you earned working for your employer. So the dollar you saved is worth more than the money you earned. (grin) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32951715.tip.html
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Rate It: When we go to a store to buy tires, we think we are buying new ones, right? We may not be. As it turns out the date the tire is manufactured is on the inside part of the tire. If you check the date on the tires, you may find they are five years old or even sixteen! These tires are sold as new, because they have never have been used! Check the date on the inside of the tires; I know we will from now on. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18948187.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Inexpensive Cleaning Products to Save Money You can use a few basics for cleaning. White Vinegar is a good streak free cleaner. I use it for a LOT. If you use it full strength for a really dirty job, test the surface in a small area first. Vinegar is basically an acid. Ammonia can be used the same way but you only need to add a small amount to water for it to be effective. Ammonia is fairly cheap too. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14438714.tip.html
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Rate It: Mix all together: 1 cup salt, 1 cup flour, 1 Tbsp. salad oil (veg.oil). Add water (a little at a time) and mix until it forms a dough like consistency. If too dry, add more water. Put a few drops of food coloring to get desired color. Store in an airtight container. Use like regular play dough. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25898433.tip.html
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Rate It: Use Paper Plate Holders for Pie Transportation Home baked pies can be messy to transport. If you use a 9 inch pie pan, you can separate and stack your pies by using the plastic paper plate holders made for 9 inch plates. Flip them upside-down and clip the tabs to the pie tin. This will also give a little room for meringue, and usually vents to prevent condensation. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19920532.tip.html
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Rate It: This time of year I start letting the items in my freezer dwindle, and take time to clean it out so there will be plenty of room for holiday foods. I try to buy in bulk, so when I cook I fill my oven or can use large pots. I cook more than we need so that there will be some left to mark carefully and put in the freezer for our future. The secret is in the storage process - don't overcook, since you will have to microwave or warm the food later. Seal your packages well, and mark them with contents and date. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53184775.tip.html
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Rate It: Use a Straw to Finish Milk in Cereal Bowl My young nephew showed me a really simple solution to using up all that milk left in a bowl after the cereal has gone - use a straw! Voila, no waste. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41520578.tip.html
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I am desperate to lose weight but I drive with my boyfriend in his truck all week, so I can't really exercise. Does anyone have any recommendations for a safe, healthy diet pill? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92576690.tip.html
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Rate It: Wooden Spool and Nails Instructions As kids we used to hammer 4 small nails into a cotton reel to form 4 corners of a square around the hole. attached a line of cotton wool to the pins and through the hole and by continuously using a "sewing process" we would produce a rope-like length of cotton wool. Any reminders please? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf240775.tip.html
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Rate It: I was given several cans of evaporated milk and powdered milk, but I don't know how to use them in everyday cooking. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44540459.tip.html
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Rate It: My white refrigerator is rusting. It is coated with a textured plastic, something to make it no show finger prints and it is rusting through this coating. I tried to spray paint it with the new Rustoleoum product and now that is flaking off. The holidays are approaching and I do not have it in my budget to replace this until after. Is there anything that I can do to make it temporarily presentable as I will be doing a lot of entertaining over the season? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84283579.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Nail Polish From Hardwood Floor How can I remove red nail polish (almost a full bottle) from a wooden floor? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20790758.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for Texas Sheet cake recipe please. Thanks! Misty from Ohio Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56002758.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Rust From Baking Pans My mom has passed on two very old but very useful loose bottom cake tins to me. Unfortunately, as they are over forty years old and haven't been used for many years they are very rusty. I would appreciate a thrifty household remedy for removing this rust. Thanks for a wonderful site. Sarita from South Africa Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13524846.tip.html
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Rate It: Remedies for an Ingrown Toenail How do I get rid of my ingrown toenail at home? I have it on both big toes and on both edges. Help me! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf934968.tip.html
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Rate It: I need to know what changes to make when using the egg replacer. I used a regular cake mix and subbed the egg. The cake looked good but was gooey when you ate it. Any suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61744490.tip.html
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Rate It: Peroxide Mixture to Remove Urine Stains What is the peroxide mixture to remove old dog urine stains on carpet? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74308493.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Media Coverage for Local Issues How does one go about getting media coverage regarding the gas gouging taking place in small Northwestern Ontario towns in Canada? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32550074.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have any suggestions for heel spurs? How does one make them go away or at least be able to walk? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf686308.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for a McCalls pattern #9583. It's for a mans hunting outfit. I have lost some of the pattern. Thank you. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66922357.tip.html
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Rate It: Large Ziploc Bags to Brine Turkey Can you use a XXL size Ziploc bag to brine a medium size turkey in? I can't seem to find a large 5 gal. pot that will cover my turkey. I have also found some brining bags on Martha Stewart's website for $4 each. Have anyone tried those? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85982083.tip.html
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Rate It: Baby D'Vanty Brand Children's Clothing Does anybody know the brand Baby D'Vanty? I bought a dress for my baby daughter at a consignment store here in Houston Texas. The dress is gorgeous, its 100% linen and its made in Colombia. Of course this doesn't mean this brand comes from Colombia, but I would love to find out more about this brand and their clothing line. Please if anybody has any information about this clothing brand I would really be grateful. I love this dress and my daughter is going to outgrow it any day now. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68161338.tip.html
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Rate It: Now that Halloween is over I would like to use my pumpkin to make a pie or soup. Not sure what to do. Any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67828939.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like to make recipe files for each of my three adult children for a gift. Because of bad wrists, writing all of these would be impossible. Is there a program or such that would let me print them from my computer to recipe card size? I would sure appreciate any help. I don't want to make a book. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93720038.tip.html
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Rate It: Paint Suggestions for Entrance Hallway I am looking for suggestions on what to paint my entrance hallway. The carpet on the stairs to the left is red and the ceramic tiles are white and black. What color should I paint the walls?
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Rate It: Keeping My Elderly Mother from Driving This is a random question for this website, but I'm starting to get a bit desperate. My elderly mother has had her license revoked, but refuses to stop driving. (She's prone to strokes, disorientation, has severe mobility problems, and horrible reflexes). We'd take her car away, but she lives alone and not having a car there would make the house look abandoned. She refuses to move to assisted living. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55527637.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning White Silk Coach Handbag How do I clean a white silk coach handbag? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21753953.tip.html
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Rate It: Has anyone out there tried any of the mouthpiece, anti-snoring aids? They're plastic mouthpieces that the snorer wears in his mouth at night that supposedly moves the lower jaw forward to keep his airway more open and thus stop the snoring. I've seen several online for about $35-40 and am wondering if they help; my husband snores so loud that I'm about ready to start sleeping in the garage! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94379736.tip.html
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Rate It: Discount Grocery Stores Near Omaha, NE I am looking for a discount grocery store (scratch and dent ) near Omaha, NE. Does anyone know of any in Omaha? Thank you. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57184696.tip.html
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Rate It: Ideas for Unused Christmas Gifts It's great advice to do your Christmas Shopping throughout the year. My immediate family is large, my husband and I and 4 kids. What do you do when you have bought these gifts for extended family members that you have exchanged gifts with for years, and then a couple of weeks before Christmas they announce that they do not want to exchange or members ask to draw names? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93616468.tip.html
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Rate It: Wiring Dishwasher with 3-Prong Plug Is it okay to wire a dishwasher with a 3 prong plug (GFCI)? I'm having trouble direct wiring it due to previous owners wiring. I have a 3 wire coming from the box (2 red, 1 white). It is connected to a 3 wire that goes to an outlet box which is located under the cabinet, by the dishwasher. I think that is the way they had the old dishwasher but I'm not 100% sure. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95742963.tip.html
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Rate It: We have had a flea infestation ever since a friend visited the house and sat on the carpet. We believe he brought them from either his cat or dog. We are looking for ways to get the fleas off of us. We know that the environment must be treated (and are currently working on it) but we are having troubles finding relief from the biting and disruptive nights. Any information on human treatment and environment treatment would be very helpful! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38384851.tip.html
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Rate It: Curtains for Room With Reddish-Pink Walls My living room has reddish-pink (mix color) walls on all 4 sides and I want to put screens to the balcony door. Let me know which color curtains will go best with the color red? I have attached a picture which I hope can give you an idea of the wall color.
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DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard Hazard: The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
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Rate It: Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard Hazard: While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
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Rate It: Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure Hazard: The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
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Rate It: Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards Hazard: Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards.
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