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Vol. 8, Num. 108, June 3, 2009 (Read It Online) Here are the winners for the contest that ran two weeks ago. The winners were chosen based on their 10 day rating total. That is the total number of "thumbs up" ratings the post received in the 10 days after being published. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone that took time to use the rating system! The winners are... Pet Contest Winner Moose (Labrottie/Rottador) Photo Contest Winner Planting Flowers in an Old Wheelbarrow Tip Contest Winners Preserve Fresh Bouquets for Potpourri Make Your Own Air Fresheners Recipe Contest Winner Puff Puffs (African Doughnuts) You can view all of the entries for this contest and the results here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=13965 Below are today's tips and photos, be sure to give a "thumbs up" to the posts that you like! Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Here is a homemade chicken feeder that my husband made, the store bought ones cost around $21.00 and this one cost him $3.00. It is made from a Cheeto's jar and a dog pan that we bought from Wal-mart for $3.00 and some chain to hang it with and "s" hooks to attach it to the pan. By Sharon from Lakeland Florida Contest Contender!
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Keeping Birds from Nesting in a BBQ Grill In a frantic spring of trying to garden, paint my porch and deck and dodging raindrops, I neglected to check my gas grill! I had put duct tape over the holes on the sides of the cover, knowing I could get visitors. This oversight has now officially put the grill off limits for some time to come. I just thought you might enjoy this "keep focused or else!" moment. It seems that some prehistoric birds have built their nest in the grill. The parents should be very proud. There are several large chunks of newspaper in it, and a number of fresh greens plucked from goodness knows where. It'll be easy enough to clear once the babies have left. A big fire and a lot of scrubbing with the wire brush. But in the meantime, I'll be happy watching the little ones. By the way, I did put the cover back down. By Pollylev Contest Contender!
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First off, it has been years since I last paid someone to color my hair. I have done my own and saved money doing it. But, I needed a way to remind me when I last colored my hair. I wear contact lenses and the boxes have a space to write when you have begun wearing new lenses. I decided to put this method to use with my hair coloring. I now write the date I colored my hair on the box front. All I have to do is look in the bathroom cabinet and see whether it is too soon to refresh the color. I wait from 3-4 weeks depending on how fast my hair grows. See my photo. This works great for me as I always try to keep several boxes on hand since I buy them when I find them on sale. By Southeastgeorgiapeach from Jesup, GA Contest Contender!
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Coco Singh is a 3 month old Beagle. I bought from a pet shop in Khan Market, Delhi, India on February 16th, 2009. Coco likes to grab my socks, run and hide! She is very naughty, and doesn't stop amazing us with her tricks and the types of faces she makes. By ssingh from New Delhi Contest Contender!
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Use a Tooth Brush to Apply Teething Medicine If you have a baby that's teething his or her back teeth, put the teething medicine on a tooth brush and brush it on. You could let the child brush their own gums if their old enough. My 17 month old granddaughter will brush it on herself, and we don't get bit. By Branbrumom from Vian, OK Contest Contender!
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Keep Coupons With Your Grocery List When I find a coupon that I'd like to use, I put it with my grocery list that I keep clipped to the refrigerator until I'm ready to head to the store. I remember to use it when it's with my list that I check as I walk through the store to find my groceries. By Jackie from Enumclaw, WA Contest Contender!
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Once you have hooked the fish, keep it's head up! If the fish has a chance to head for the bottom, your odds of losing the fish are greater. If you keep the fish head up, the odds are you will catch them every time. You don't have to yank the line, just a nice continuously taught line, while reeling the fish in assures that you will win the battle. Personally, I don't think the time we spend fishing should count, when it comes to our longevity! What do you think? By Susan from Clinton, TN Contest Contender!
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I quit my job 3 months ago and started traveling with my husband. We are living on about $30,000 less a year, and are loving it! We own a 3,000 sq foot home, but have reduced my needs to what will fit into Rubbermaid bins and the back of the truck. All of this has been so freeing. Must haves:
After a recent visit home I realized that I was getting tense because there was so much work associated with all my stuff. I have pictures of my family as my only one splurge on the road. I am in the process of scanning and loading onto CDs to see as a slide show. My tip is to unload a lot of the stuff that is not essential to everyday life. If you have to dust it, move it, or clean it and it is not adding anything to your daily life, get rid of it. By Notwrong Contest Contender!
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Use an Auto Mat for an Office Chair Floor Mat A regular office-sized floor mat would have been too big for my home office. So I bought a transparent auto floor mat from the dollar store, and put it lengthwise over the carpet for my rolling desk chair. It works fine. By Pamphyila from LA, CA Contest Contender!
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Attach Your Cell Phone to Your Keys I'm sure I'm not the only one who frequently has to go on a scavenger hunt to retrieve my cell phones and keys. The cell phone problem is solved by simply calling it from another phone and tracking it down. I have tried those little "clapper" gadgets that are supposed to respond to a whistle. Mine responded to everything but a whistle. It was about to drive us crazy going off sporadically. I now have my cell phone in a little leather case with a clip on it and have put an extra house key and car key behind the phone. The next time I'm rushing to get out the door and can't find my cell phone or my car keys, I'll just pick up the phone and dash out with the extras and look for the original set later, when I have some time for a scavenger hunt. By Sandy from Elon, NC Contest Contender!
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Use Sawdust to Fill Holes in Wood Save that sawdust! Just mix Elmer's glue and sawdust to fill any hole or gouge in wood. Let dry and sand, then stain or paint. Source: My husband By Earthgirl from Pensacola, FL Contest Contender!
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Gift Ideas for Daughter's Graduation I want to do something special and unique for my daughter's graduation gift. Any ideas? By sindyf from Southwest FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40132258.tip.html
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Rate It: Natural Home Remedies for Chafing Does anyone know of inexpensive and preferably natural solutions to adult thigh chafing, other than baby and corn powders? Summer's humidity is fast approaching and I'd like to enjoy wearing dresses, without the inevitable and painful chafing. By ChllyWlly from PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62530421.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Walls to Coordinate with Brown Carpet What color should I paint my walls when I have dark brown carpet? By Meaganm03 from NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47318207.tip.html
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Rate It: Photos Not Showing In Outlook Express The past few days, I am not getting the pictures that usually go along with the tips in the ThriftyFun newsletter. I'm using Outlook Express, any idea why? Thank you Priscilla Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51367738.tip.html
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Rate It: I have horrible acne on my back. It's so annoying during the summer, but I've tried everything I can think of. Any suggestions? Thank you. By Hope123 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38897199.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Nail Polish From Clothing I was spring cleaning and tossed all my black clothes(mostly cotton) into the washer with bright pink nail polish bottle. It broke and is now splattered here and there on my clothes including my work "staff shirt" (I work at a community theater). Nothing is working, but my clothes are still wet so should I dry the clothes and try again or soak them or what? I've tried: nail polish remover, Goo-off, hairspray, Oxi-clean, soy sauce, and WD-40, oh and bug spray. Please help. By Steph Kit. from IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70626739.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a Kenmore side by side refrigerator, model 106.55243400. The ice maker has quit working. Any suggestions before I call a repair man? It is about 3 years old and I have checked the water and it is fine. What about the filter? Thanks. By clegferry from Greenville, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf729843.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like to know what you use to kill fleas and keep them off. Debi Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001410.tip.html
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Rate It: Saving on Decorating for Your Wedding I am getting married for my 3rd time, yes I know, 3. But when my first husband and I got married we were 18 and realized immediately we were better off friends. The 2nd lasted 10 years and was ended due to extreme drug and alcohol abuse on his part, as well as mental and physical abuse. That being said, I have been dating someone for 3 years and we are planning on getting married on July 11th 2009. Both of my previous marriages were at the courthouse, no party or dressing up of any kind. We want to do this right, he was married once. We are having an at home wedding and reception, but it seems overwhelming. My only attendants are my 2 daughters and stepdaughter from marriage number 2. I feel odd asking anyone to help since it is my 3rd marriage. Seeing as we don't have a lot of money, do you have any suggestions on how to cut costs, yet make it special? I ordered our dresses off the internet, and have been trying to think of cheap decorating ideas for the backyard, our colors are orange. Thank you. By Jessica from New York Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46352440.tip.html
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Rate It: Planning a Masquerade Birthday Party I'm turning 21 this year and since I didn't do anything for my 18th birthday I decided to throw a party this year. I don't have a bunch of money to throw into it but I want to have a masquerade party. Does anyone have any ideas to share with me? By mzsophisticated from MS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21268792.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Silver With Products at Home What is the best way to clean silver without chemicals? By maere6836 from NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62598901.tip.html
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Rate It: Please tell me that there is a way to get grease out of white (untreated) soft pebble leather. I just purchased a $400 white leather Coach bag last week, my very first one. As I reached into my car to grab something, it brushed up against the door jam and left a brown grease mark across the front of my bag. Somebody, please tell me that there is hope. Thanks. By Jewel75 Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf402872.tip.html
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Rate It: Teaching a Dog Not to Chase Cats How do I stop my dog from chasing cats? By Bonnie J from Prineville, OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11326522.tip.html
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Rate It: My daughter just moved to South Carolina. How do they stop the "No See Um" bugs from biting? By copygail from SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17257518.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you unclog a toilet using dish detergent? By GuyBlakeK. from New York, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88922687.tip.html
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Rate It: Money Sheets and Comforter Set I'm looking for a comforter set with money designs on it. By Escobar from IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10621296.tip.html
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Rate It: I have fairly new brake pads, about 4 months old. I checked and they are still good. Now I have a squeaking noise when I put on the brakes and also, there is a lot of brake dust all over the pads, tires, etc. What is the cause and what should I do to fix this? Thanks for any suggestion. By mldave from San Antonio, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf291194.tip.html
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Rate It: Looking for ideas to reuse those nice Maxwell House coffee containers. How can I cover up the label? Thanks and God bless. By Angolamom from Lewes, DE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54873624.tip.html
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Rate It: Keeping an Inside Dog Occupied My nearly 2 year old Dachshund is obsessed with balls and barks constantly. It's too hot for him to play outside. How do you keep a dog occupied throughout the day, without playing with him constantly. I live with my son who works the night shift and sleeps during the day. This is a big problem. By txbetty from Lubbock, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39607328.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone here know of an online pet forum that is moderated by veterinarians who will answer pet health concerns? My doggie is okay, but I'd like this information for the future. Thanks in advance. By Bluesome from Tonawanda, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67759552.tip.html
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Rate It: Dying Rugs That Have Already Been Dyed I once dyed my bathroom rugs with Rit dye from steel gray to scarlet. I now want to change them to either drab olive or paprika. These color combo's are on Rit's website. I'm wondering if I want them the paprika which is supposedly a combo of "sunshine orange" and "scarlet", do I have to "remove the color" since they are already scarlet? Can I just use the "sunshine orange" and hope that they turn out paprika? By lorelei739 from Columbus, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31842912.tip.html
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Rate It: My dog is a Silky Terrier. He is almost 2 years old and afraid of everything. We rescued him from being abused. He loves our whole family, but he pees everywhere. If we try to pet him he pees. If we are walking him towards a pole, sewer, tree, car, any large object he freaks out. 50% of the time he pees because he is afraid and we can tell because his ears go down. The other 50% is the fact that he just goes up to my moms nice furniture and lifts his leg and pees in front of us. We ask everybody what to do. Everybody says he is marking territory, because I also have a Bishon. I need to get him to stop peeing. One last thing, my brother doesn't abuse him but he does play rough and chase him everywhere. By brayrocky from Sparta, NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77922475.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Rid of Bleach Smell on Upholstery I had my outdoor cushions professionally cleaned because they were too dirty for me to tackle. Now they smell very strongly of bleach. Is there any way to get the smell of bleach out of the cushions? By destin39 from AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63719132.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Skunk Smell from House and Clothes A skunk sprayed under our front porch and it is coming through my cloths dryer vent and into my dryer. My clothes smell like skunk and so does my laundry room and the inside of the dryer. Help. By debpez6 from Waterford, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18911965.tip.html
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Rate It: Latex Allergies and Polyurethane I am allergic to latex. Does anyone know if polyurethane and latex have any similar properties? I'm trying to find out if I might also be allergic to any type of foams. By scared of critters from Lafayette, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86568110.tip.html
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Rate It: I have really bad water pressure. We flush the toilet and the kitchen faucet has very little water come out. Or if I have the outside water on, I have "no" water at the kitchen faucet. What can I do to have more pressure? By crazyhorse1959 from IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45822705.tip.html
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Rate It: How can I remove Crystal hot sauce stains from a lavender braided rug? By Robinrae from West Palm Beach, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59174690.tip.html
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Rate It: Home Remedies from the Kitchen for Grease Stains I was just wondering if anyone knew of house hold products, i.e. spices that I can clean with. I have used salt before and let it sit, vacuum then brush and vac one more time. However, I am out of salt. I don't have vinegar or baking soda. Would baking powder, corn starch, or any other product work to clean grease stains, mostly from my chef shoes. Thanks. Any help would be great. By azchef from AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66761097.tip.html
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Rate It: Less Expensive Treatment for Rosacea I have been diagnosed with mild Rosacea and prescribed Finacea. I found this to be very expensive and understand I will have to use it forever. Does anyone have experience with treating Rosacea with something less expensive? By cybergrannie from FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71736964.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Coffee Grounds More Than Once It is possible to to use coffee grounds more than once? How should they be stored? Do I need to add any extra fresh grounds to them when I use them a second time? Thank you for any help. By yarnlady from PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41176113.tip.html
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Save Money With Good Mowing Practices The costs associated with maintaining a beautiful lawn can really add up once you factor in seeding, mowing, feeding, watering, and weed control. Fortunately, ALL of these costs can be significantly reduced by simply improving your mowing practices. Follow these simple rules and before you know it you will have a thick, beautiful lawn--for less!
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