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It's good to be back! I hope every had a nice holiday. We received a lot of requests over the past few days, we have over 20 in this newsletter and will have 20 in tomorrow's newsletter as well. Please look them over and see if you have any advice to offer. Also, our latest photo and tip contests end in a couple days, there is still time to enter before the end of the year.
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I feed all birds and they always leave me a gift of Sunflowers. I have 100's of sunflowers just from Birdseed.
By PJ from Oklahoma
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Bernie (Bernese Mountain Dog) and Wilson (Great Pyrenees)
This is a picture of my two boys after our first snow this year. The Bernese Mountain Dog is Bernie and he is 3 years old and the white dog is a puppy, only 6 months old, a Great Pyrenees - named Wilson. They had a great time that day!
By Beth from Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Large Walls, but small budget?? I had an extremely large wall behind my couch with cathedral ceilings and couldn't afford to buy large pictures to "balance" the room. Instead, we purchased very inexpensive wood molding from Home Depot, mitered it and attached to walls with finishing nails. Painted the molding to blend with wall and put in a very "neutral" wallpaper.
Then I was able to hang my much smaller and inexpensive wall pictures without them looking diminished on such a large wall. We also decided to use the same molding as a chair rail and put wall paper below to finish the look.
This was a great way to "balance" this very large wall in our living room without spending a lot of money on huge pictures.
By Marianne from Trenton Ohio
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You know sometimes I get the sudden urge to run around naked. But then I just drink some Windex. It keeps me from streaking.
By Chell from Missouri
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Scrapbooking for 21 Kindergarten Students
-I use hanging files in a metal hanging file holder. Each student has a file with a plastic zip loc bag stapled on the inside.
-I have files for scrapbook pages which are purchased or designed on a PrintShop computer program plus other clipart, stickers and other embellishments for pages
-I keep a variety of pens, markers for writing on scrapbook pages
-I use notebook plastic sleeves to insert completed scrapbook pages
-The scrapbooks are compiled in 1 inch 3 ring binders.
-The 3 ring binder is one of the items on the Kindergarten Supply List for the beginning of school
-I make student name labels which are put on the spine of the notebook. The notebooks are stacked in a bookcase alphabetically. When a scrapbook page is completed, it is inserted into the plastic sleeve and placed in the student's scrapbook.
-Photographs of the children are made in duplicate; extra pictures are stored in the plastic bag for future use.
-I made a collage of pictures entitled "School Days" at the end of each student's scrapbook last year by using the extra picture, cropping them and placing them randomly on a page entitled "School Days" which had some school clipart. This page featured pictures of all the kindergarten students at different stages of the school year.
-The scrapbook for this kindergarten class begins with the First Day of School and ends with the Kindergarten Graduation Exercise. All school events are recorded by photos.
-There is a feature entitled "Famous Quotes" which is cute phrases written down that a student says during the course of a school day. Example: A student named Nathan came in from the playground the first day of school and said, "He had to get the corn chips out of his shoes"! The playground is surfaced with wood chips! It was cute!
-These scrapbooks are presented to the kindergarten student's parents at the Kindergarten Graduation Reception.
I work on these scrapbooks daily to stay current.
By WandaJo from Tennessee
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Turn your area rugs around twice a year to encourage even wear and tear on them.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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If you are short on frosting for your layer cakes, just fill in the layers with jam, jelly or marmalade. Tastes great!
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Alternative to Microfiber Cloth
Forget microfibre cloths and proprietary cleaners. Place a sheet of newspaper in a basin of water; if it doesn't disintegrate, it's ideal for cleaning glass (windscreens, mirrors, panes). Squeeze and go over twice; finish with a dry piece of newspaper. Recycling and saving, and being kind to the environment (no detergents) at one go.
By Tanja from Santa Venera, Malta, Europe
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New Requests
My cat, Lexi, I got from a friend a couple months ago. She's three-and-a-half years old, and she's spayed and declawed (front and back).
She originally came from my friend's parents' house. They are grandparents, and they had her declawed completely so she wouldn't scratch the grandchildren. However, she ended up not getting along with their dogs (the dogs would try to play with her, and scared her to death). So, they had to get rid of her. They gave her to my friend, who kept her for a month but eventually had to get rid of her too - they have a small place and two much larger cats that have their claws. Their cats were used to roughhousing with each other, and Lexi couldn't handle it, so she had to go. So, I got her back in October.
I have three other cats - all are females, all are smaller than she. One of them tries to befriend her, another is curious of her but scared to death of her, and the third just avoids her altogether. She is scared of all three.
The one that tries to befriend her is the smallest of all four. She is still a kitten (DOB Mar 21, 05), so she tends to play by chasing and romping around.
The problem here is that Lexi recently started peeing in my bed. My bed seems to be the place she is happiest, so I can't go and make her stay away from there. It is her sanctuary - where she feels safest. When she is chased by the other cat (Lily), it's to my bed that Lexi runs.
I have no clue what to do. Getting rid of any of the cats is not an option.
Tony from Cincinnati, OH
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I am looking for free or cheap dollhouse furniture. I only need the kitchen and the bathroom. I also need little accessories. I would like a computer for my dollhouse but could not find one. I got the dollhouse for Christmas and would love to accessorize it.
Tiffany from Fort Collins, Colorado
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Cleaning Appliances with OxiClean
Can I use OxiClean to clean my dishwasher? Also, I have a front loading (clothes) washing machine - how can I use OxiClean in it? I can't open it up when it's full of water.
Frances from Tampa FL
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Can you tell me what am I doing wrong? When I cook biscuits, muffins, cookies etc. they are either perfect on top and bottom but uncooked im the middle, or too brown on the bottom and uncooked in the middle and slightly uncooked on the top? I've adjusted racks, etc but still get same results.
Eva from Antioch Tennessee
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Frugal Hair and Body Care Tips
I'd like to know of frugal hair and body care tips.
Lucy from Westcovina
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Crafts Using Small Creamer Containers
I am looking for a craft project made from small coffee creamer containers (the kind you get in fast food restaurants that are about an inch and a half tall). This will be for a Brownie Girl Scout troop (1st - 3rd graders).
Thanks!
Yvonne from North Carolina
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I need to make "hair detangler". It is for a small girl who swims every night in her bath, the cost of buying hair detangler is getting too high. I think there must be a cheaper way.
Sharon from East Texas
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Reducing Shedding With Your Dog
I have a dog that sheds like dandelions gone to seed. He has been staying with a cousin since we moved since weren't allowed to have him. I have got to find a good product to control his shedding, or he'll wind up in the pound. Budget is a very big factor, so I'm tempted to go low and try the brewers yeast, but would love some input from others who have dealt with this. Are the more expensive "shed stopper" supplements worth the extra cost? Can the brewers yeast compare?
Cyd from Rochester, NY
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Using Almond Bark in Rocky Road?
Can Almond Bark be used in the place of Chocolate Chip Morsels when making Rocky Road?
Myrtle from Mtn. Grove, MO
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Has anyone sewn with acetate/lycra fabric? I purchased some and it is so stretchy! The neckline particularly is a problem. Any ideas?
Sari from Florida
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I am interested in creating a lighted brick. I saw the brick and it appears there is a hole in it and lights are inserted into the brick through the hole. The hole then appears to be filled with something. Does anyone happen to have instructions for this brick? It is then wrapped with lovely transparent ribbon to create a lighted package. Thanks a million for your help.
Mitzi from DeLand, FL
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My hobbie is sewing and crafts. The problem is I have so much material in a small room. I need some ideas on organizing my sewing room. I am a very clean and organized person, but When it comes to my sewing room it's difficult. Please help.
Ruth from Hot Springs, Arkansas
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I am looking for patterns for dog sweaters. I would like to either crochet, loom knit or sew with fleece. I have 2 dachshund and they get cold when they go outside.
Tammy from Ringgold, GA
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I'm looking for suggestions from ThriftyFun readers as to some of their favorite websites to help with home organizing their home. I am familiar with flylady.net, and I'm interested in what other sites people have found to be really helpful. Thank you!
Truerblue from PA
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Make Your Own Artificial Christmas Tree
I have an old artificial christmas tree and I would like to make trees from treated straight tree limbs by drilling holes in the tree limbs and inserting the greenery from the artificial tree. I have seen this type tree at Target this year. I would like ideas about duplicating it by recycling my old artificial tree.
Kathy from south Pittsburg, TN
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I want to know which is the best, Reynold's or Alcan foil.
-B
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I need advice! While babysitting, my friend's kid threw up all over the place. I am having the hardest time getting rid of the vomit smell in my carpet and my hair. I have tried everything on the carpet: soap and water, vinegar, CarpetFresh, Febreeze - nothing worked. Now it just smells like CarpetFresh AND vomit. I've washed my hair a number of times but can't get the smell out of there either. It's really awful. If I have to throw out the carpet, I will, but I don't want to cut off all my hair! Please help!
Anon from Brooklyn, NY
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Repairing Particle Board Cabinets
Can I get a tip on how to repair a wood composite kitchen cabinet? The door and hinge came off the cabinet base and tore a part of the particle board off with it. How can I repair the cabinet to get the hinge to stay in place? The hole is about a quarter inch larger than it should be.
Al from Tampa, FL
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I am looking for easy directions on how to make a memory rag rug using my husbands jeans, shirts etc. that requires no sewing or crocheting. I have one that i bought in a store but I am not sure how to get started. I would appreciate the easiest directions.
Esther from New Jersey
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I have noticed at Christmas that too many people in my area are giving away puppies. I think this is sad and wrong. It is the wrong time of year to give away puppies. Driving home from work my boyfriend came across the cutest puppy just laying on the side of the road. When he picked her up he reconized her from the puppies someone was trying to give away at the grocery store. That means that this poor lil pup has just turned 5 weeks old today. She is healthy but I want make her feel better about being ripped from her mama and thrown in to a home that she is loved but not getting the nutrition that she needs from her mama's milk. (Urgggg people I hate them.) If any one has advice for this poor lil pup she and I would love the help.
January from RENO, NV
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I have a fiberglass tub (or as I call it, a plastic tub) and I can not get it white. I have cleaned it with all the cleaners they have to offer and it still will not come clean. Does anyone have any advice?
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Melissa from New York
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