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Vol. 8, Num. 146, July 28, 2009 (Read It Online) Here are the contest winners for July 11, 2009 to July 18, 2009. Congratulations to the winenrs! Pet Contest Winner Sadie Mae (Mixed Breed) Photo Contest Winner Craft Project: Recycled Jar Candle Holders Recipe Conest Winner Fall Off The Bone Ribs Tip Contest Winners Random Drug Testing for Teens My Frugal Bathroom Thank you to everyone that took time to share something! Your "thumbs up" ratings were used to pick the winners so be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like in this newsletter. You can view all of the entries from the contest above here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=14547 We also made a mistake when we announed the winners for the previous contest. All the links went to the same post. Sorry for the confusion. You can those results here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=14542 Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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As we are getting ready for a party, we were trimming our Rose of Sharon plant and look at what we discovered. Little did Mrs. Robin know that our theme is red, white and blue! By Sally54 from Buffalo, NY Contest Contender!
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The beauty of nature, a double rainbow. By JacquelineSue from Valparaiso, IN Contest Contender!
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Taz is 14 years young! He is a long haired orange cat. He was a stray that came to live with us when we were between houses living in a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 adults, 2 kids, one dog, and two cats! He was the third cat, and has turned out to be the best! At his age he sleeps a lot, but i have some plastic centers from tape rolls tied together that he bats around the kitchen floor! In the photo he is sleeping in a bed of sedum ground cover which has some afternoon shade, nice and cozy! By Cjean from Sidney, Ohio Contest Contender!
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Harry is a 2.5 year old Golden Retriever. My fiance and I got him when we bought our first house, we got him as a puppy from a shelter. He loves to go on walks, and just being outside with us. He loves to chew on sticks for some reason! He loves playing ball and going camping! Harry is the most loving dog, and we couldn't be any happier with him! He doesn't have a mean bone in his body. He loves other dogs and people, especially little kids! By Heidi from Kiel, WI 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!
Safety Tip: Keep Glass Paper Weights Out of the Sun Do not put paper weights or snow globes where the sun can reflect off of them. When sun reflects off the paperweight, they become very hot (like a magnifying glass), and they can become hot enough to start a fire. I learned this from first hand experience - wish I would have known this sooner. By Cathy from Plainfield, IL Contest Contender!
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Any interest in the paper vs plastic debate? Comments? I personally prefer paper bags, as they can be recycled curbside (and hold other paper recyclables at the same time), hold more, and come from a renewable resource. Then again, plastic bags serve more post-grocery purposes, and are fashioned out of a byproduct of the petroleum refining process. The bottom line is: are you planning to reuse the bags (plastic) or just recycle (paper)? Editor's Note: What do you think about the debate over paper vs plastic bags, including the new trend toward reusable grocery bags? Post your thoughts here!
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Elastic Headbands for Notebook Storage Crisscross several thin, braided elastic headbands around the front cover of a three-ring binder, and your child can tuck pens, pencils, and reminder notes under them. You can also use the same concept on the sun visors in your car. A great way to keep a pen and notepad handy. You can also put your driving directions there and you can view them at a quick glance. They would also work to hold your CD's instead of purchasing a CD holder. Source: I read it in a magazine while waiting at the dentist office. By Rachel's Mom from Wilkesboro, NC Contest Contender!
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Remove Nail Polish With Used Dryer Sheets Re-use dryer sheets to take off your nail polish. Takes it off without leaving a mess like cotton balls or tissue paper. By Robyn K. from Lamar, AR Contest Contender!
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Weigh Bagged Produce in the Store When buying bagged produce in a store, weigh it first. Sometimes you can get more than the label states. For instance, if you buy 5 pounds of potatoes, it must be a minimum of 5 pounds but often it will weigh more. By law, it must weigh at least what the label states. Source: Local newspaper By mkymlp from NE PA Contest Contender!
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Add Plastic Toys to Homemade Soap Here is a tip to help encourage children to love washing their hands and bathing with lots of soap without a huge hassle. When making your own soap, a very cheap thing to do is to buy a bag of small plastic toys from a dollar store; spiders, lizards, bugs, airplanes, baby dolls, etc. When soap making, place a toy in the center of each bar of soap. Use light colored (see through) soap. These will cost about 5 cents each. The children wash and wash, trying to get to the toy. Works every time, LOL. By Sharonross0624 from Florida Contest Contender!
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Replacing a Lock on a Steamer Trunk I have an old steamer trunk and a new lock for it. I need someone to tell me the hardware I need to attach it and how to attach it. The lock I have is a D-3815 lock. Please help. By fishing95 from Seattle, WA
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Rate It: Separating Plastic Drinking Cups How do you pull apart two plastic tumblers, that are stuck together? By MARPFAR from Leominister, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60532799.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Mildew Smell From Carpet What can I put on carpet that has been wet and now stinks? By pbawdon Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf372540.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Water Marks from Wood Furniture How do you use the wax paper, cotton cloth, and iron to remove water marks from wood? By KATIE55 from Holiday, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf939047.tip.html
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Rate It: Buying a House With Back Owed Taxes How can I acquire the tax owed home list? By pjoseph from Port Saint Lucie, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18158591.tip.html
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Rate It: I need information for how to remove red wine from carpet. By kevker from Redding, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92613078.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing a Burn Mark From Carpet Is there any way to get a surface burn mark out of a flat carpet? It did not burn a hole, but the surface is still noticeable. Thanks. By janmar63 from Philadelphia, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf323507.tip.html
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Rate It: Buying An Efficient HVAC System I need a new HVAC system for my house, about a 3 ton for a 2200 sq ft. I would like a system that is very efficient and which uses the new freon. I don't know the name of it. I would like to buy at a good price, someone has suggested an American Standard. By brathoff from Hampton, VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70614411.tip.html
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Rate It: November Birthday Decorating Ideas We are doing everybody's birthday at church and we have the November Table. Any interesting ideas for decorating the table? Ideas pertaining to November celebrations other than Thanksgiving. By sweetea from Philadelphia, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24298801.tip.html
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Rate It: Finding Slimming Bathing Suits Where can I find bathing suits that appear slimming? By mrchubbybuns Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49289101.tip.html
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Rate It: Any ideas on a simple way to hang my tub mat so it can dry and stay clean? By lrrn567 from Bristol, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68805860.tip.html
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Rate It: 50th Anniversary Get Away Ideas We need tips for our 50th wedding anniversary. Perhaps a nice getaway or bed and breakfast, but something that is really special. By blessedlady from San Bernardino, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19926072.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a large chest freezer. I have lots of frozen vegetables in quart plastic freezer containers. These tumble over frequently and get all mixed up. I have some baskets that slide on the uppermost part of the chest. The quart containers sit on the floor and stack up to the baskets. I need something that divides the rows. Any advice? By judygu from Warrior, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93182940.tip.html
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Rate It: Environmental Effect of Copper in Industrial Waste Water What is the effect of copper in waste water from industry? By norain Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94881554.tip.html
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Rate It: Treating Dog With Lung Congestion My toy poodle has white phlegm from her lungs that complicates her breathing. Antibiotics from vet did not help. How can I help her clear it out? By parrishbg from NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86712509.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Tea Tree Oil for a Skin Fungus Can I use tea tree oil on my neck for a fungus? By mrchubbybuns from Monterey Park, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17807416.tip.html
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Rate It: Aloe Vera Gel Stain on Wooden Table My daughter set a container of Aloe Vera Gel on her light wood nightstand and it apparently leaked, and left a green ring on the finish. Does anyone have any idea how to remove the stain without refinishing? Thanks. By Mary T from Hershey, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53428737.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I clean and restore rubber around the soles of my shoes. I have not worn them for a while and the rubber on the sides has an almost white cast on it, similar to water marks. I would like to restore the soft black look to the sides, the bottoms are okay. I tried several oils, but these did not help very much. By cybergrannie from FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30174708.tip.html
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Rate It: I was reading all the great updates on laminate counters. Has anyone painted laminate walls? I wasn't sure if the varnish would run on a vertical surface. Half of my kitchen, the countertop, backslash, wall behind stove and refrigerator, and the wall between upper and lower corner cabinet are all green marble laminate. Oh I forgot the built in table. It was done by previous owners (looks fine), but 12 years later I'm ready for a change. I would like to get granite counter top (type they have in Home Depot in one standard size), but I don't know how to "fix" all the remaining walls. The table will be cut out and replaced with a regular table. Any suggestions would be appreciated. By JANETK31 from Levttown, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21925194.tip.html
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Rate It: Paint Color Advice for Painting Countertops For the past week I've been reading posts on how to paint countertops. At this point I'm not sure what color to paint my countertops. My cabinets are white and kitchen wall is yellow. I was thinking of a beige/brown base color, but not sure what other colors I should mix in. When you use glitter, do you put it in the paint or do you spread it on your last coat. Thanks so much for your help. By tcher86 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74845338.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm having a birthday party for my two year old son. He loves cars so I thought I would follow along the lines of the Disney movie "Cars". We are going to have red and black balloons, and streamers for decorations. Also, color coordinated plates and cups, etc. A car cake is already planned, as well. However, I would love ideas on treat bags for the kids (there will be both boys and girls at the party), also what kind of food to serve. I would appreciate any ideas on some really easy and short games. We are mostly going to just let the kids play and the adults visit. Thanks. By morbetomommy from KS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000797.tip.html
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Rate It: I bought a Echosonic conventional oven from a rummage sale. It had no instructions or recipes. Can someone please tell me how it works and any simple recipes you know of I can use with it? By fayebabes from Tigerton, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86894779.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Rust from Vintage White Jacket I need to safely remove rust stains on 60's era white GI-Joe jacket. Fabric is sturdy cotton. Jacket is decorated with small metal pieces and I don't want to damage or discolor the metal. Thanks. By Renae V from Southbury, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69080560.tip.html
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Rate It: Alumni Tent at Grade School Festival My grade school is having a very big festival and I will be helping out with the alumni tent. I was needing some suggestions on things to have in the tent. I am completely clueless. Any suggestions? By shirlsue from Indianapolis, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62010609.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Rid of Calluses on Elbow How do I get rid of a callous on my elbow? I probably developed it from propping my elbow on my desk. I went to dermatologist to have it removed. She said if she removed it may hit a nerve. It gets dry and scaly. All lotion or Vaseline does it soften it. By txbetty from Lubbock, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71436247.tip.html
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Rate It: Keeping a Cotton Shirt Looking Good All Day Any idea's on how to keep a cotton shirt looking good for the day of wearing. It's gets wrinkles in an hour and looks awful. I've tried starch. By Karpar from Sterling, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88560945.tip.html
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Rate It: The wood that the couch legs screw into is completely obliterated. What can I do to fix it? I'd like to have a couch that doesn't sit on the floor. By barbsu from Gainesville, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59864451.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a glass measuring cup that appears to be very old. I have never seen one like it. Perhaps someone out there can give me some information about it. It shows:
It has no markings on the bottom of it. It stands 3 inches tall with no pouring spout. Can any one tell me anything about this measuring cup. A big thanks for reading this. Update: This is the measuring cup that I am trying to identify. It is clear glass, not vaseline. The cup is reflecting the color of the towel it is sitting on. By Connie H from Smithville, TN
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