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I decorated my bathroom "fish theme" spent less than $5 on paints by using the basic colors red, blue and yellow and mixing them up to get secondary colors. I also purchased 1 yard of light blue and 1 yard of a darker blue and sewed them together it to make the curtains.
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Lance (Lab X - A New Family Member)
Last week Sasha, Silver and Steel received a new "brother" named Lance. Of course Lance was found in a shelter in Sacramento. He wasn't feeling well and able to be released to him new home right away. My daughter-in-law and son went to visit and work with Lance after work to get him ready for his new family. He is so sweet and a great addition to the family. I thank the ThriftyFun family for the wonderful comments on this family of pets. You are all special to me!
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Frugal Rubber Duck Baby Shower Idea
On July 3rd, I had a baby shower for a Niece. Being on a tight budget I have to STRETCH every dollar. She loves RUBBER DUCKS for the baby, so I chose this as a theme.
Plates, cups and napkins came from the Dollar Tree as did Tablecloths and miniature candy bar favors, for which I made outer labels saying IT'S A BOY!!
I molded tiny candy favors in the shape of Ducks. The stuffed animals and toys were all bought from yard sales and thrift stores. Invitations were made and printed using 33 cent cardstock paper and embellished with 33 cent ribbon. Total cost of decorating supplies and favors is $21.
I will bake and decorate a Suzi's Zoo cake and a sheet cake, which will cost about $5 and punch will probably be around $6. ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL $32.00. PROOF that you can host a nice baby shower for under $35.00!
Sharon,Ky
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Jigsaw Frame
By Teri Clark
Jigsaw puzzles are a lot of fun, but in a house with children, they are not likely to last very long. Before you know it, several pieces are lost. Don't throw away that old puzzle - use it to create a wonderful frame!
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Today's Tips
After taking a shower use a little baby oil (the cheapest is still the best!) and then pat yourself dry. You'll be amazed at how much faster your skin will become moist and soft. Also, to prevent any falls, always rinse the tub after your done to rid any excess oil that might be there on the bottom of the tub.
By Debbie
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Keeping Drinks from Being Watered Down
To keep beverages in pitchers from being watered down by ice as it melts - fill a ziplock bag with ice and float it in the pitcher; remove ziplock bag when necessary.
By WANJOY
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To remove lumps from a bag of sugar, seal it in a plastic bag an refrigerate for 24 hours.
By Cookie Hansen
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To remove sticky residue left after removal of a sticker on a product, rub some vegetable oil on the spot, let it sit for an hour, and then wash with hot soapy water. There's no need to buy expensive removers like GOO Be Gone.
By Barbara Hauser
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Tips for cleaning the tub, tiles around the tub and bathtub enclosures. Post your ideas.
Dryer Sheets To Clean Tubs
Use a dryer sheet to clean the grime off of the sides of the bathtub. It works great. The texture of the dryer sheet, combined with the fabric softener in the dryer sheet helps lift away any nasty tub ring instantly!
By Leah Hoffman
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When baking a dish with a melted cheese topping (such as lasagna), which needs to be covered with aluminum foil for at least part of the cooking time, I always spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. This way, I won't lose half the cheese because of it sticking to the foil.
By Irene Crotty
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Tips for preventing static cling on clothing. Post your ideas.
Baking Soda Prevents Static Cling
If you do not have dryer sheets, put a little baking soda in your wash and it will stop your clothes from clinging.
By Sharon Underwood
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Craft Idea for Feminine Product Storage
I don't have any cabinets in my bathroom to put my feminine products. I took an empty plastic face wash container (oil of olay wet and wash) and used Mod Podge glue and material that matches my bathroom to cover it.
By Sandra
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Tips for using cooking oil. Post your ideas.
I keep a dish washing liquid container (with the pump) filled with cooking oil in a cupboard near the stove and when I need a small amount of oil for cooking it is quick and easy to just pump it into the skillet.
By Jane
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To remove a splinter, simply apply some Elmer's glue over the splinter. After the glue dries, peel it off and the splinter will often come out also. This is especially helpful on children who are frightened by tweezers and needles. Our family relies on this method of splinter removal as it is painless.
By Barbara Hauser
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If you are making a recipe that requires you to grease the pan and one of the ingredients is oleo (margarine). I grease the pan with the oleo wrapper. There is always some that sticks to the paper when unfolding the oleo. Saves time and money.
By Mary Mikulin
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Family Pictures on My Kitchen Wall
I came up with a neat idea for my kitchen. I really love my pictures (of family and friends who visit our ranch) but I am not sure how to follow through with my idea. I want to make a collage on my kitchen wall of black and white pictures that I have scaned off my computer. I need to know if regular paper will work (no sunlight hits this wall) and what to cover the pictures with so I can still wash the wall. If I need to use my photo prints I will but I still want to be able to wash the wall. Any ideas would be helpful.
Tina
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I just finished painting my living room a medium beige color and the existing blinds are a few shades lighter of the same color. Now I need to pick out carpeting. I will eventually be buying new furniture, so that isn't limiting my choices to match. My kitchen is teal/beige with accents of rust and deep red. What color of carpeting would look best and what kinds of color accents could I use in my livingroom?
Janice from Iowa
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Ants are eating all my sunflowers. I tried cinnamon, they seem to like that more. Dish soap and water squirted on them keeps them away but only for a day or so. I'm about to go get some garlic from my vegetable garden and will be planting it under them. Any more ideas?
April
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Does anyone know a homemade solution to help with dry mouth? It's due to meds I must take. I am using Biotene Oral Balance which is OK, but only lasts a little while. The condition is awful, especially overnight, the roof of my mouth and tongue are all dry and parched.
Thank you,
Jdoyle
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Dying or Painting Stained Cloth Seats?
I've been thinking about trying something different with my cherry wood dining chairs with white cloth seats. Over the years, I've had several stains that I couldn't get out no matter what I tried.
Rather than bleaching, recovering or anything else with the seats, I thought maybe I could use some kind of dye, coloring or paint/stain to put a multicolor print on them. Is there some kind of dye or paint I could use to color the stained white cloth? It would be very unique, bright and pretty.
I just worry that whatever I use may eventually begin wearing off on people's behinds if I don't use the right stuff!
Any guidance?
Thanks :)
Mary from Ohio...
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Kids Drew All Over My Vinyl Couch and Stool
I have a vinyl couch and vinyl foot stools. My problem is during a party the kids somehow managed to write graffitti all over it with blue, black and red permanent marker and ball point pen. The stubborn stains will not come out. I have tried all home remedies and what products are avaliable to me. My problem is i live in Korea and for some reason they have no idea or clues or helpful advice.
Carol
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Somehow or another our son got grease all over his clothing on a ferry. He sat in his new car with leather seats and now has grease all over the back of the seat. What is the best thing to remove the grease off the leather? Thank you,
Maureen Rotolo
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I have a female dashound that is loosing her hair in spots and it isn't ringworm or mange. She itches all the time and scratchs all the time. Does any one have any ideas on what it could be? We give her bathes in dog shampo and she's well taken care of. Spoiled rotten.
LeAnne from Okahoma
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My husband and I recently purchased a house and the bathtub is an olive green. We replaced the toilet to a nice white one. To save money I tried to paint the porcelain bathtub but the paint is peeling off. Does anyone know how to do the job right? Please help!
Destiny from Florida
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I just recently learned how to crochet. I've started making a blanket but it's hard to keep the loops the same size so it's all curling up. IS there ne way I could stop that. Also, I want to make a toboggan but I can't find any place that will just tell me how to start it off. I know you have to make a circle I just don't know how.
Sara
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I have a question. Whenever I buy strawberries, it seems that they don't last long in the fridge. I know that I can freeze them, but was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on storing them in the fridge longer without them going bad. Thanks,
Sue
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What is a url?
Rickey
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Does anyone have the lastest deferred billing code for Spiegel. It's 477, it expired in June 2005.
Dal
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We found a QueenslandX dog about 9 months old that no one claimed. We are trying not to take her to our high kill animal shelter but she is a chewer. I mean she chews EVERYTHING - even takes a loaf of bread off kitchen table - cat toys, furniture, clothes, you name it.
She grabs the items when no one is in the room and then takes it outside or in a corner and chews it when no one is around. We find it later and you can't punish her when you can't catch her at it! She howls, barks, scratches, etc if you try to lock her in a room or even in the backyard away from us.
Otherwise, is a good dog, great with cats. HELP!
Karen
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Does anyone have directions to make a "Bullseye" knitted rug? It is a round rug that is knitted in a spiral. I have experimented but can't get mine to lay flat. I would appreciate it if anyone could share.
Thank you!
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I was wondering... Would it be a good idea to start early to use Bladeless Hair Removal system on an 8 year old girl who is starting to show dark hair growth on legs, to maybe, deter or make hair weaker and less noticeable when she goes through puberty?
Would this deter or encourage hair growth?
I ask, because I was very hairy at that age, on my legs and arms and always felt embarrassed around other girls, because of it, when they asked, why I was so hairy.
Would starting before puberty retard hair growth or waiting after puberty?
Does anyone know, or ever inquired with a doctor?
adelanoval
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Getting Started With Homeschooling
If anyone can help me with info on how to get started on home schooling I would appreciate it. I just received guardianship of my 16 year old niece and her Mom and I would love to have her home schooled. Her mom lives in Vegas and I live in Michigan,so I need info on how to get it started. Thank you,
Tracy
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Decorating My Backyard "Hang Out"
I am 14 years old and very recently my dad built me and my friends our own "house type thing" in my backyard. It is basically one room that is 12' by 16' and it's all up to me and my friends to decorate it however we want to. I was thinking about making it like a trendy living room and hangout room.
We will get power in it and have TV and lights. Basically I want to go all out on this project and want to make it the best it could be. It is just so hard to get a color scheme and everything going. I was wondering if you could help me.
Sarah from Pennsylvania
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I have a really big problem. I want to know how to CAUSE A DOOR TO SQUEAK! I know it sounds crazy but trust me, it's for a really good cause at my home. Is there anyone out there that may have a suggesstion? Please don't be mean to me; I have a really good reason for wanting a door that used to squeak to squeak once again.
Terra
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For those of you that can and make pickles I have a question. I never seem to be able to harvest enough cucumbers in one day to make a pack of dill pickles. Can I save them up in the fridge until I have enough?
Most recipes seem to call for cucumbers picked that day. Also, does anyone have a really good recipe for CRUNCHY dill pickles? Years ago I made some from my aunts recipe and it seemed like they weren't processed in a water bath like all the recipes I now see, and they were very crunchy, they were soaked in ice water over night.
Thanks in advance for any help anyone may have.
Leanne
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After some 20 years of acrylic nails, I have decided to wear a more natural look and have removed my nails. YIKES! SCARY! My weak and brittle nails are still the same! Any suggestions on keeping them strong and healthy? Surely something wonderful has come on the market in the last 20 years for people like me?
Thanks a lot!
Mitzi
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What is the best thing to use to clean a dirty glass fish tank that has been sitting for sometime and won't hurt any fish put in it afterwards?
Thanks,
LilHoneyBrat
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A Mexican friend served a dish that resembled a meatloaf done like a jelly roll. It appeared to have grated, cooked carrots and mustard inside the meatloaf roll. Can anyone supply a recipe for a dish like this?
Jonna Marsh
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Flavoring Sun Tea with Herbs
By Monica Resinger
Sun tea is very easy to make and is a nice thing to do on a sunny day. It also tastes great and sipping it at the end of a hard day is a great way to relax. If you're having company over, it's a great summer beverage to serve. When you flavor sun tea with herbs, you really have something special.
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Tips for Saving Seeds
By Ellen Brown
Collecting and saving your own seeds is easy and rewarding. It's a great way to save money, preserve and perpetuate scarce varieties and cultivate the best plants suited to your particular growing conditions.
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