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Vol. 7, Num. 234, December 3, 2008 (Read It Online) We have two new essay from readers in the More Reading section, be sure to check them out! Thanks for reading, Susan
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Garden: Black Swallowtail Butterfly My Black Swallowtail Butterfly friend, she laid some eggs on my dill and the her children hung out for awhile to entertain me. The caterpillars only eat dill or parsley but the butterflies seem to like a lot more, it is enjoying some Oregano in this picture.
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Rate It: Craft Project: Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards Since I can't stand to throw out all my beautiful Christmas cards,I cut shapes from them, then punch holes around the sides, and crochet on them to make beautiful new Christmas Ornaments. I decorated our tree at church last year with them and received raves!!
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Rate It: Ask A Friend To Take Your Wedding Photos Some friends are getting married, and asked me--a definite non-professional--to take some pictures to celebrate their engagement in order to save a few pennies. We went to some really pretty outdoor sites, since I of course don't have a studio, and had a really fun afternoon together. We're great friends, so they were really relaxed and happy being with me, which made for some really fun pictures. I simply spent some time retouching, then put the best ones on a disk and gave it to the couple as an engagement gift. Nice way to save pennies myself, since it only cost me the CD and a bit of time!
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Rate It: Craft Project: Recycled Gift Cups Recycle plastic containers into holiday gift cups!
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Rate It: Stewie (Double Dapple Dachshund) Stewie is almost 2 and a Double Dapple Dachshund. I got him from my hairdresser. There were 2 in the litter. She kept one and I took Stewie.
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Rate It: Thing One is eight months old and a boxer. I got her and her sister (Thing Two) for Mother's Day.
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Have Kids Write Notes in the Busy Morning My children like to tell me important stuff that I have to act on just 5 minutes before they are gone for school in the morning. At that point, I usually do not have a second to spare on writing down any reminders. So I ask them to quickly write down what they just told me on a piece of a Post-it note and attach it to the casual dining table in our kitchen. This way, when I am back from work and in the kitchen to prepare our dinner, I see the reminders right away. In the evening, I have more time to properly act on the reminders than in the busy mornings. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54752675.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Hang Over the Door Shoe Organizer Hang and over-the-door shoe organizer in your garage or on/near whatever door you exit. In it, stash all the grab-n-go items you may need - umbrella, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. Everything will be in one place and ready for the road when you are! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36213581.tip.html
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Rate It: Joke: How Many Electrical Engineers? Q: How many electrical engineers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18872332.tip.html
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Rate It: Ask for Free Gift Boxes When Shopping While out holiday shopping, be sure to ask if the store has free gift boxes available for each purchase made. Many major retailers will give you the boxes either at the register or at Customer Service counter. Even if the item isn't for a gift, you can stash the boxes away for later use! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63638673.tip.html
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Rate It: Packing Peanuts in Net Bags for Plant Containers Like many others I use packing peanuts in my flower containers. I don't have to use as much potting soil, and it keeps my containers lighter. This year I went to go change out the soil in my biggest container. I had to hand pick out each peanut from the soil. What a chore! When I went to replace the peanuts this time, I put them in an onion net bag and tied the bag off. Next time I go to change out the potting soil it will be a snap! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78127839.tip.html
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Rate It: I was watching TV and heard an interview with a rep from Ben Franklin Plumbing. She said to run the water in unused bathrooms (toilet, sink and shower) once a month. This is to avoids two possible problems: showers can lock up if unused and, if there is a problem, you can get it fixed BEFORE company comes! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17838164.tip.html
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Rate It: Product Review: Ponds Clean Sweep Towelettes Product: Ponds Clean Sweep Microdermabrasion Wet Cleansing Towelettes Manufacturer: Ponds Cost: $5.99 (appx.) I have had such a time with cleansing my face. I wash my face very carefully twice a day. But no matter what kind of cleanser I use, when I put toner on a cotton ball after washing my face, it comes back dirty. I don't even use foundation, but just a little concealer (very little) and blush that is non-comedogenic (doesn't clog pores), so is the concealer. But I understand that they were clogging my pores, along with other general dirt. Editor's Note: Read the rest of Smoochie's review at the link below. By Smoochie from Houston, TX Read More Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86336974.tip.html
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Rate It: Yesterday was a fine day. My kids drove south for 20 minutes and we drove north for 20 minutes. We all met at a car show. Perfect weather to wander around and look at over 1000 various cars. Meeting at a place like that saved us all driving time and gas money. I was thrilled to spend the day with my husband and kids. I will have find more free events in the same area for future outings. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87476620.tip.html
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Rate It: When you get to the bottom of the chip bag and the tortilla chip bags there are always broken chips in the bottom. The broken potato chip pieces make wonderful casserole toppings, filler in meatloaf, coating for chicken and other meats for frying, etc. The tortilla pieces are wonderful in soup, top of Mexican inspired casseroles and salads. Make sure to let your family know that you are using these leftovers and NOT to throw the bags with the crumbs away. This only works if you can get everyone on board the savings train! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76579431.tip.html
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Rate It: Make Your Own Cake for Christmas Make a cake for Christmas instead of buying one. Cake mix and frosting are on sale this time of the year. Where I live, cake mixes are on sale for 88 cents a box and frosting for $1.50. You can make your own flavor for $2.38 without taxes instead of $6.00 for a bought one. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30267006.tip.html
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Rate It: Doggie Treats Out Of Stale Bread Having adopted my third "recycled" dog who is being trained, I was going through a lot more doggie treats than before. I decided to take some bread that was going stale anyway and try an experiment. I piled up a few slices , then cut them into quarters. I laid them out on a cookie sheet, lightly brushed them with healthy olive oil and sprinkled them with garlic powder. I put them in a low oven for a bit, until they were hard and crunchy, like melba toast. All healthy ingredients, and they basically cost me nothing, I used the too stale for me bread, and the dogs love them. May try flax seed next time! By Linda from Vista,CA Editor's Note: Most veterinarians recommend against giving your dog garlic but there is a small group that advocate for it. Please talk to your own vet prior to feeding dogs garlic. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65599774.tip.html
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Selling Makeup to Groups and Teams I have recently started to make connections with groups or teams such as cheerleading, that need to buy certain makeup, where the team all needs the same colors. Other than contacting teams, what advice would you have for me to let people know about this venture? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54223280.tip.html
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Rate It: Nail Polish was spilled on the carpet several days ago. I need to know how to remove it from a beige rug. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf205186.tip.html
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Rate It: Making a Deep Kitchen Cabinet More Accesible Is there an easy and inexpensive way to modify a deep-to-the-side corner cabinet that's under my kitchen counter to make it more accessible? The way it is now, I have to get on my hands and knees and shove my items to the closed-in side to the right. So, in order to get to these baking pans, etc. I must unload part of the cabinet in front of me first. Any suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87185040.tip.html
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Rate It: Craft Ideas for Juveniles at a Detention Center I need ideas for craft for juveniles in a detention center. They cannot use needles, glue, or anything that could harm them, but would love to do crafts. I would surely appreciate any ideas. Thank you. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65812820.tip.html
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Rate It: Kraft Tomato and Bacon Salad Dressing Kraft makes a bacon tomato, or tomato bacon dressing. My kids Love it, but I cannot find it anymore. Help! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43478638.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Lemon Juice to Kill Bugs on Houseplants Is it OK that I sprayed a mixture of lemon juice and water on a houseplant to kill bugs? Will the plant die? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73539361.tip.html
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Rate It: I have had a strange sensation in my left ear for 10 weeks. It is in the outer part of my ear and feels like a hair is in there at times and also a weird sensation. My GP prescribed some drops and said it was quite dry inside my ear. It could be eczema but it doesn't bother me inside my ear. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28474259.tip.html
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Rate It: Freezing Thanksgiving Leftovers Is it safe to freeze leftovers from Thanksgiving? I was thinking about the green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and stuffing. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65320941.tip.html
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Rate It: Acne Remedies Causing More Acne I have really bad acne and acnes scars on my face. My skin is very oily. I have tried many different medicines and herbal treatments, but nothing has worked. If I put coconut oil on my hair, acne forms on my face. My doctor says that I am allergic and have very sensitive skin. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11908254.tip.html
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Rate It: Step-By-Step Instructions for Painting Countertops I have been reading all the posts and I am very excited to tackle my countertops, but I need step by step instructions and maybe a shopping list. Does anyone know where I can print one or can give me an idea on how to get started? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19604489.tip.html
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Rate It: Is there anyone out there who uses one third of the recommended amount of liquid Tide for a large load? Are your clothes generally coming out clean? Your feedback is appreciated. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17595253.tip.html
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Rate It: How thick does primer need to go on a wall before painting? Should the wall show through at all? I think I might be too much of a perfectionist or at least ignorant of how to prime a room. My room is 10x10 and I've used one and a third gallons on the walls. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68987072.tip.html
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Rate It: My Mother is Nagging Me About My Weight My mother is a very opinionated person. She thinks everyone needs to do things that she does and that her way is the only way. I am over weight. She is very skinny but still diets. She keeps pushing me to do her diet of drinking shakes and only eating salad and chicken. I do not like the shakes and I have a family to cook for and it would be hard to incorporate this into our lives. I want to lose weight but by eating smaller portions and learning to eat the right way. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55049223.tip.html
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Rate It: I know that this question is going to seem silly to some folks; but, often I see the letters DH in reference to someone's husband. What does DH stand for? Dear Heart? Dumb Husband? Thanks in advance for clearing this up. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33563111.tip.html
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My Frugal Holiday: Thinking About Gifts How to get through gift giving for the holidays without breaking the bank. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73651422.tip.html
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Rate It: My Frugal Life: Time-Honored Ways To Save Here I am at home, between jobs, 57 years old and looking for ways to save money. I am one of the fortunate ones; I have had a small amount saved against this possibility. That doesn't mean that I'm not watching every cent. After all, my savings won't last forever and I don't know how long I'll be home. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30370836.tip.html
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