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Volume Six, Number 216, November 7, 2007 (Read It Online) This Friday's Saving Money On... newsletter is about Saving Money on Thanksgiving. If you have any tips to share, please submit them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40724196.tip.html We have lots of new request today. Please look them over and see if you have any advice to offer. With the holiday's coming now is a great time to submit requests if you are looking for recipes, gift ideas or other information. To submit a request to ThriftyFun community visit the linke below. Submit a Request: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_request.ldml Thanks for reading, Susan
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Let's Share Our Pretty Party Platter Ideas With the holidays coming up, I (and most likely you) am looking for new ideas to dress up the food I serve or take to parties. I would love to see your ideas. I will start with this deviled egg dish I did today for a friend's party. Show me yours!
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Rate It: Just some pictures I took of fall in this area. It's such a beautiful area when the leaves are changing. By Sherry from Silverdale, WA
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Rate It: this is my grandson Ayden in his Harley outfit. He can't wait to get bigger so he can ride on grandpa's Harley
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Rate It: Memorial to Our Girl Maggie (Golden Retriever Mix) Maggie was an 11 year old Golden Retriever Mix. My wife and I went to the SPCA on October 22, 1996 to adopt a pet. We were walking through the kennel while all of the dogs were jumping and barking, except for Maggie. Both of us went into her cage and I went down on one knee and Maggie put her chin on my knee. Right away we both knew that we would take Maggie home.
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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!
Give The Same Card Year After Year My Mom saved for years on giving cards to Dad AND we all got a good laugh 50 years later! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67971531.tip.html
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Rate It: Add Baby Food To Recipes To Boost Nutrition I am always trying to get more veggies in our meals. I recently bought a cookbook featured on Oprah that requires a lot of time to puree your own veggies. I do not want to spend that much time steaming and pureeing veggies and fruits, so I buy the small bottles of baby food when it is on sale and add it to different dishes. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60873280.tip.html
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Rate It: To safely remove spots from a rug or carpet, spray it with a small amount of Windex and then scrub it with a stiff scrub brush. It takes the stain right out and dries quickly. I have tried this on several spots and they came right out. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf207730.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Soda Bottle To Protect Seedlings And Delicate Plants My tip for protecting small plants and starters is to cover them with a 2 liter clear plastic soda bottle. I cut off the bottom and discard it. Then I place the remaining bottle over my small or sensitive plants and flowers to protect them from the elements. The great thing about this is that the bottles are clear so they continue to get sun and if I need to water them, I simple unscrew the bottle tops, give them a little drink and air during the day and then close them back up at night. This system has been working very will for me since I started doing it several years ago. Of course I have only a balcony garden as I live in the middle of a large city. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95787230.tip.html
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Rate It: Here's an easy way to remove dust from window blinds: Put an old sock over your hand as if you were making a sock puppet. Now grasp each slat on the blinds and rub your sock back and forth to remove the dust. So easy! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43724680.tip.html
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Rate It: Organizing And Cooking A Large Meal Successfully Tips for organizing a large meal and making sure that everything is ready at the same time. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93885878.tip.html
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Rate It: Paint Swimming Pool Dark For Warmer Water I heard this tip on Martha Stewart's TV show. Paint interior of swimming pool a dark color, so the water stays warmer longer. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89524403.tip.html
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Rate It: Regular Maintenance For Better Computer Performance Speed up your computer. Run disk clean up and defrag once a week, minimum. Contact internet explorer, if you have it, and give them permission to enter and control your system. They can go in and delete redundant programs and free up a LOT of space saving memory and increase speed when you restart your system. This is what takes so long to reboot. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88073741.tip.html
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Rate It: Each of my laundry baskets has either a handle or holes on sides. If I see an item in the laundry pile that needs special attention such as pre-treatment, I will thread that item through the handle or holes. This allows me to remember to treat that item, but it also alerts my hubby to not wash that item. He doesn't do laundry often but when he does, he knows not to mess with those items. It saves both my time in fighting the stain, and fighting with him over washing something he wasn't supposed too. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81250714.tip.html
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Rate It: Christmas List Budget Worksheet (Printable) Here is the Christmas List Budget Worksheet I like to work off. I list the names of everyone I need to get gifts for, gift ideas and how much I am able to spend on gifts. Then, once I purchase a gift, I put a check next to the person's name and note what I paid for it. Once I have finished my shopping I can compare how much I spent with how much I had budgeted. You can download this Christmas list and print it out, it's in PDF format. Download:
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Planning a Wedding for Under $3000 I want to plan my wedding and reception for august 2008. I am working with a budget of 2-3 thousand dollars. I want a small wedding. I want 1 brides maid and 1 maid of honor, 1 flower girl and one ring bearer. The groom will have 1 best man and 1 groomsman. My brother is giving me away. Please help me to work within the budget. Thanks Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49384294.tip.html
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Rate It: Flea Treating Mother Dog with New Pups Is it safe to use flea treatment on my dog with 1 week old pups and if so what? Pups have fleas but mom doesn't. Otherwise healthy. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75054382.tip.html
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Rate It: While surfing the web I came across a sight that talked about a product named Dicrofex paper for jewelry making. It gives the appearance of dichroic glass but without the kiln. How readily available is it and where can I find it in my area? I am only 45 minutes from Kansas City, MO. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87480912.tip.html
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Rate It: Concerns About Lead Paint on Jewelry While thinking about the fact that there is lead in brightly colored paints, and that other countries may not have our regulations about what is permissible and healthy, it occured to me that necklaces from other countries with brightly colored beads, cords and findings may not be safe. So the questions is, how much lead can be absorbed by contact with skin? Am I overthinking the situation? Today I saw a lovely necklace made in China with a jet black cord and a cinnabar bead that would set high up on the neck. Nicely priced at World Market, and the only one left on the display. But I didn't dare buy it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89016697.tip.html
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Rate It: Painting Walls to Coordinate with Bedding I have a pink and chocolate brown polka dot bedding. What color can I paint my walls something that suits a teen? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48887909.tip.html
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Rate It: I have some curly bamboo. How can I start new shoots so I can share it with my girls? Thank you. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39670952.tip.html
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Rate It: Help Planning Christian 50th Birthday Party I am a Christian and I need help on planning my husband's 50th birthday (Dinner Party). He will be turning 50 on December 22nd and I really need help on planning this dinner party and help with the menu. I'm on a tight budget due to the holidays. I will be having at least 8 people (Couples). Please is anyone out there with some feedback (A.S.A.P). Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54290476.tip.html
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Rate It: Gift for Patients at Nursing Home I really need input ASAP. I work at a nursing home and I really want to make the holidays extra special for all. Not everyone has family so not everyone gets a Christmas gift. I want to get something for everyone. I was going to get a big screen T.V. but the nursing home just bought one. I will be raising the money and I will guess an amount around $800-$900. Please give any ideas. I am looking for one big gift if possible but any input would be great. Thank you! Melissa Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79188955.tip.html
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Rate It: I need to find an attractive, inexpensive way to cover a small vertical window next to my front door. The window is 35" long and 7" wide. Any suggestions would be appreciated! =) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49242334.tip.html
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Rate It: Craft Projects with Old Calendars Are there any organizations that can use old calendars? I have lots of old calendars with lovely pictures and am wondering if there are any organizations out there that can use them for craft projects? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72970821.tip.html
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Rate It: Hardwood vs Laminate with Children I have 3 children, 10 months- 7 years. I want to put in either hardwood or laminate in my kitchen, living room, hallway and possibly bedrooms. I would prefer to put hardwood in, but am concerned about the durability of it. I would love some feedback from people with children and hardwood or laminate. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86967229.tip.html
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Rate It: Party Favors for 10 Year Old Boys Help! My son is turning 10. What is a good party favor to give the boys? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75521861.tip.html
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Rate It: I am trying to plan a wedding on a $1500 budget, and that's from start to finish. I am having a lot of trouble finding a place to hold the reception as everything in Baltimore is so expensive. I live in Baltimore County, and have no problem holding it in another county. The only thing I've come across is an American Legion which I have no problem with. Have any ideas? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69336826.tip.html
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Rate It: What is The Difference Between Apple Cider and Apple Juice? What is the difference between apple cider and apple juice? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53603396.tip.html
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Rate It: Cleaning Hard Water Spots Off Of Crystal We have really hard water, and I wish I could figure out the best way to clean the water spots off my crystal wine glasses. Does any one have any tips? Of course I know that if I buff them when they are wet, but was wondering if there is a special fabric or something which would help and make life easier. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73609722.tip.html
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Rate It: Ideas for "Sounds of the Seasons" Christmas Float Does anyone have good ideas for a "Sounds of the Seasons" Christmas float? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95181637.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing an Iron-On Transfer from a T-shirt How can I remove an iron on transfer? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67210823.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm looking for a good way to organize my keys. Preferably something that I can mount out of reach of children. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57386311.tip.html
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Rate It: Vacation Spots From Virginia to Key West My husband and I are planning to drive from Blacksburg, VA to Key West during the Christmas time. We would like to stop somewhere in the middle for a few days. Any suggestion for a beautiful little town with a lot of art galleries, nice shops, and good restaurants. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27695139.tip.html
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Rate It: What are some Christmas Parade Float themes? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41167849.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have a good gift idea for someone turning 21? I bought him Bears vs Green Bay tickets last year when they played on New years Eve. How can I top those this year? I'm stuck! I know this is a strange request, but I need something good. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95761586.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you make Pull-ups? I have an eight year old who is still wetting the bed at night. The price of store bought are getting expensive. Please Help! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83055691.tip.html
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Rate It: I've just been given a bread maker and I was wondering if anyone had any good food gift recipes I can make with it. I've found tons of break maker recipes online, but I'd like to have some from people who have actually made them and who think they're good enough to give as gifts. Thanks so much! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66675095.tip.html
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Rate It: My friend has closed her checking account and she uses money orders to pay her bills. She hates waiting to see of a check/debit has cleared. If you buy a money order from the post office and lose it, is it easy to track? Will the post office reimburse you promptly? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44761693.tip.html
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Mini Pumpkin Tarts
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