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Vol. 7, Num. 34, February 18, 2008 (Read It Online) I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. In the U.S. it is President's Day weekend so many have today off. We have new recalls in the More Reading section. Be sure to look them over to see if you own any of the products. Thanks for reading, Susan
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This is a collection that my husband has made for me for Valentines Day for a number of years. We've been married 57 years so you can see the romance has not gone out of our marriage. A styrofoam heart reads "My heart is never heavy because you're mine". He glued hay (we are farmers) on one. It reads "Hay you! I love you!" I hope you can read some of the others. Update: This is the 2008 addition to the collection of Valentines that I sent previously. So I'm still his Valentine! Thanks for your sweet comments. By Frances from Tarzan, TX
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Rate It: Using very dry branches, wire, glue and coco fiber mat, I made these two chairs for decorative effect. On the wall behind the one chair with orange flowers on it is a twig trellis on the wall. Twig art is fun as long as you remember to have dry wood to work with. By Carol from Aurora. IL
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Rate It: Use Tape To Keep Bedding In Place To keep your bedding from falling on the floor, and making the bed in the morning a snap, just use sock tape (used by hockey players to keep their socks up) on the two bottom corners of the covers. Start the tape on the top and wrap it straight down, lift the corner of the mattress and bring it up the other side to the top. I tape the mattress cover on all 4 corners to keep it snug and then tape the bottom corners of the cover sheet and quilt. In the morning all you have to do is pull your covers up. I have a king size bed so this doesn't interfere with my leg room. On wash day, just toss the old tape and re-tape the clean sheets and blankets. It doesn't look fancy but it sure saves work. The bedspread will cover your secret.
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Rate It: Hi my name is Zues! I love TENNIS BALLS! This is my crazy ball face! When I see a ball I go crazy! When I'm good my owners will give me a ball I can play with that ball all day long (unless I accidentally lose it.) For me, a ball is like a treat. I've learned not to jump on guests, sit, lay down, speak, and shake, someday I'll learn how to roll over. So for all you boxer lovers, be nice and get your buddy a tennis ball.
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Ask Kids To Not Bring Gifts To Birthday Parties OFor those of you who are sending invitations to your child's birthday party, think about asking them NOT to bring a gift. (This is what my daughter does) That way, those with multiple children in the family that go to a lot of parties or those with low incomes, or have a parent who has recently lost their job can afford to come! This is SOOOO very important in these days of layoffs and hard times! I raised 4 children on a "shoestring" and can remember sometimes telling my kids they couldn't go to a party because we couldn't afford to buy another birthday gift. (That was in the days BEFORE dollar stores) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83574199.tip.html
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Rate It: Turn Dish Washer Off Before the Dry Cycle to Save Energy Save energy costs by turning off your dishwasher after the rinse cycle and before the dry cycle. Leave the dishwasher door slightly ajar, and let your dishes air dry. You can dry with a towel if you need them right away. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50566700.tip.html
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Rate It: Do you want to recycle old calendars and make your home look good? Here's what I did. My husband is a railroader and had a calendar with trains on it. The pictures were wonderful. At the end of the year, I bought some cheap frames from the Goodwill store, cut the pictures off the calendar and matted and framed them. They now hang in my family room downstairs. They look great. You could never tell they were off a calendar! Cheap too. The cost of the calendar (which I would have recycled anyway) and a buck for a frame at Goodwill.) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51015391.tip.html
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Rate It: Keep Important Info In A Notebook I keep a notebook for recipes, important numbers, educational resources, and other important information. This has really kept me more organized! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54921410.tip.html
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Rate It: I know most people believe that if a dog gets parvo he will die and his only chance is a vet. But that is not true. Several years ago I took a pup I had to the vet and was told he had parvo and they would keep him for a day or two and give him a IV to keep him hydrated but chances of him living was 25% and it would cost me $300 or more. I could nor afford it so we brought him home and gave him Pepto-Bismol (generic), Pedialyte (yes what you give babies) and broth (I gave him chicken and beef broth). The vet gave me antibiotics. His name is BJ and he is a very healthy and active dog now. You just have to be willing to take time to truly care for your dog. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14988553.tip.html
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Rate It: How Do You Get a Nintendo Wii? To score a hard to find a Nintendo Wii Console, here's what I did: Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80752722.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting the Last of a Can of Paint To coax the last little bit of paint out of a can, use a church key or can opener to punch a small hole in the side of the can just below the lip. Now the paint will flow out instead of gathering around the rim inside the can. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90440605.tip.html
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Rate It: Re-Dye Lint Covered Black Clothes When my knit black pants or dress get covered with lint, I don't throw them out. I simply buy some black dye, run through the washing machine and, presto, I'm the only one that knows that the lint has been dyed to match the clothing. Makes clothes look new every time! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78860446.tip.html
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Rate It: Marinate Veggies In Pickle Juice When the pickle jar gets empty, don't throw out that pickle juice. Drop carrot sticks or zucchini slices into the juice and let marinade for a few days. This makes a delicious, healthy snack. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75982400.tip.html
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Rate It: Use Cast Iron Whenever Possible Whenever possible, use cast iron cookware. The iron from the pan really does "leech out" into the foods you cook, adding iron to your diet. This is especially if the foods you cook in the cast iron pan are acidic (i.e. tomatoes, etc.) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32873518.tip.html
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Need Coronado Sewing Machine Motor I am in need of a motor for a Coronado sewing machine, Model 45-4167 SM 5-467 A. If one can not be located, possibly a place to get it repaired. Thanks Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84411176.tip.html
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Rate It: Wind Spinner Patterns Using Canvas and Beads I am looking for patterns using plastic canvas and beads for wind spinners. Thanks in advance. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42708476.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you figure out how much paint that you will need to paint a room? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21479727.tip.html
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Rate It: Wallcovering Co. Wallpaper Border #WD94301 I am looking for a Brewster Wallcovering Co. wallpaper border. I lost the number for the pattern. However, I do have the number for a border that has the same pattern, but is the wrong color. I don't know if it'll help, but the pattern # is WD94301. Again, that's for the border with the right pattern, but wrong color. The border I'm looking for is of Tuscan Grapes and Grape Leaves. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21383393.tip.html
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Rate It: Growing Ben Franklin Trees from Seeds I have a Ben Franklin tree which had several seed pods I just removed. The seeds are hard. What is the best way to try to grow my new trees? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42288323.tip.html
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Rate It: Scratches on Ceramic Stove Top I have black scratches on my ceramic stove top. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43978969.tip.html
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Rate It: I've purchased a long purple Knifty Knitter for my Dad. He's made LOTS of scarves in the twisted knit pattern. Are there other patterns to make things out there? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22130558.tip.html
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Rate It: Centerpieces for Luau for Seniors I am trying to find some neat centerpieces for a LUAU. It will be in March and I am in a hurry. Any neat ideas will be greatly appreciated. The Luau will be for a Senior Mobile Home Park. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96313345.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Spray Paint From a 100% Cotton Shirt How do you remove spray paint from 100% cotton shirt that has been washed and dried? Alcohol did not work. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43471011.tip.html
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Rate It: Making Furniture Out of Wooden Clothespins I am looking for a website on how to create furniture out of wooden clothespins. I already have a pattern for a rocking chair. I need a pattern for tables, chairs and other pieces. If you have a picture with instructions, please send it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63338607.tip.html
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Rate It: Making White Part of Soccer Uniform White Again My daughter's soccer uniforms are white polyester with black sleeves and have become very dingy with some set in stains. I have bleached them, used Oxy Cleaner and have bought RIT whitener. Nothing seems to help. We have hard sulfur water which is a lot of the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions that would help. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51803284.tip.html
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Rate It: Shining Brass Buckles on Coach Purse I am trying to clean up an old leather Coach handbag and the buckles and closures are solid brass. I am having a hard time trying to find something to shine the brass buckles with as I have tried Brasso but it does not work. Do you have any suggestions? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87049760.tip.html
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Rate It: Computer's F11 Key Doesn't Work My F11 button on my computer does not work 99% of the time. Because of recent updates on my computer, most of the time the box to write the chat in while playing games is all but cut off. The button doesn't work unless by chance. There is a link to do it another way, but that is only on screens with the tool bars at the top. The game page doesn't have those links. Anyone have any other suggestions? If we get the screen to enlarge , it surprises us so much we don't remember how we did it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38760104.tip.html
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Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80136985.tip.html
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Rate It: Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard Hazard: The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53024486.tip.html
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Rate It: Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Hazard: The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81633823.tip.html
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Rate It: West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards Hazard: The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.
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Rate It: Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure Hazard: The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Rate It: Tips for saving money on baby clothing as posted from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas in the feedback forum below.
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Rate It: Herb and Spice Charts for Your Refrigerator
Most of us decorate the front of our refrigerators with magnets and pictures and if you have small children in the house, yours is covered with small plastic letters spelling out all kinds of words. Well, I have a craft project for you that will make your refrigerator a one stop for reference.
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