Daily Thrifty Tips - November 18, 2008

Vol. 7, Num. 225, November 18, 2008 (Read It Online) Here are the contest winners for last week! We had so many great photo entries that we decided to give out two winners. Photo Contest Winner Craft: Organizer from CD Cases By Wendy from Coopersburg, PA Wendy wins for the second week in a row with a very cool idea for recycling CD cases. Craft: Christmas Tote Bag By Madeline from Jacksonville, Alabama Madeline shares instructions for making a very nice tote bag from quilt scraps. Pet Contest Winner Punkin (Yorkie) By Kalene from Oregon City, Oregon Kalene shares a picture of her little princess, Punkin. Tip Contest Winners Spare Change Adds Up By Carole from Locust Fork, AL We love to hear about the different ways that people save money. Make Christmas Wish Books For Your Kids By Amy from Ashville, Ohio Target and Toys R Us have their Christmas books full of toys and I know a lot of children get to look through them to point out ideas for their parents. Creating your own book full of items that you already have or can afford is a wonderful idea, especially for younger children. Recipes Contest Winner Fun Fried Fruit Fritter Pies By Lou from Knoxville Tn. Lou shares a tasty recipe for homemade fried fruit pies. Thanks for reading, Susan Send to a Friend! Share a Tip (You could win $25!) Share a Photo (You could win $25!) Have a Question? Submit a request... Link to ThriftyFun.com View Active Topics! Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter. Today's newsletter contains: Today's Photos: Craft Project: Native American Canoe Craft: Wooden Rocking Horse Craft: Make Magnetic Fabric Halloween Costumes At Work Pierre (Dalmatian Mix) Today's Tips: Use Photos as Gift Tags at Christmas Collect Fallen Leaves for Thanksgiving Decorations Set Up a Holiday Craft Station for Kids Link: RetailMeNot.com For Discounts Martini Glass Sun Catchers Buy Stainless or Titanium Eyewear to Avoid Nickle Allergies Write a List of Medical Concerns Before Going to the Doctor Use a Potato as Window Cleaner Wash Cloth for Telephone Space Around Toddlers Save Energy Using Night Lights Recharge Ball Air Fresheners Thawing Your Turkey Joke of the Day New Requests: Burnt Stainless Steel Pan Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers Ideas for Using Deceased Father's Clothing Computer Is Running Slowly Cleaning Crayon Out of a Dryer White Christmas Tree Has Turned Yellow Substitute For Powdered Milk Keeping Hardwood Floors Clean Making Christmas Cards Using Photoshop Aveda Recycling Program "12 Days of Christmas" Parade Ideas for Brownie Troop Relieving a Dog's Sore Hips Decorating a Horse Barn for Christmas Pre-Cooking Spinach Souffle Stuffed Mushrooms My Dog Died Suddenly Instructions for Cracker Box Ornaments Bunnies Have Crusty Noses Making Laminate Countertops Shiny "Toyland in Our Town" Christmas Parade Float Ideas Removable Glue Making Fake Desserts Using Pancake Mix Instead of Bisquick Cat Scratching Everything But Scratching Post Slipcovers for Reclining Couches Centerpieces for Train Themed Christmas Party Unclogging a Sink Directions to Make Dishrags Dog is Licking It's Hair Off Roasting Meat Overnight in the Oven Looking for Dehydrated Foods Chess Set Made from Nuts and Bolts Saving Money on a Christmas Tree More Reading: Saving Money on Pasta Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Today's Photos: Craft Project: Native American Canoe This is a simple craft, requiring very few supplies, that your kids might enjoy making to commemorate how Thanksgiving began. Approximate Time: 20 minutes Supplies: brown construction paper cardboard pencil scissors "puff"paints, crayons or markers stapler Instructions: Make a cardboard canoe pattern in one of two ways - either the way shown in the photo, with two canoes connected at the bottom, or a single canoe shape. Trace the pattern on brown paper - the double canoe is traced as it is, and the single canoe shape is traced on folded brown paper with the bottom of the canoe placed at the fold. Decorate the canoe with "puff" paints, crayons or markers. The one in the photo I decorated with ordinary fabric paint. Make your decorations more authentic by looking up American Indian symbols at the library or on the internet. Secure the sides of the canoe to each other with a stapler. If you made the double pattern, you will have to bring the sides up to meet each other first. The single canoe shape will already have the sides in line. By Marie from West Dundee, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85223031.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Craft: Wooden Rocking Horse I have been busy in my woodshop again. I saw this pattern online and I just knew that I had to build it for my of my grandbabies. This is Savannah and I made this horse for her 2nd birthday. I think she really likes it. Now I think I will get back to work on building some small cedar chest for all 3 of my granddaughters. Hope you enjoy the photo. By Karen from Thomasville Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40913301.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Craft: Make Magnetic Fabric I found this at Spensers Alley, a wonderful craft "mini mall" here in Salem, OR where I live. You can get sheets of magnets, then peel off the back and adhere any fabric you like. This is older style mattress fabric they used for pillows and such called "ticking". Then, you simply trace around the shape you want and cut with a heavy duty scissors. This star is just one of hundreds of shapes you can make with cookie cutters. stencils, kid hand tracings, and things you see in craft and coloring books. The nice thing is, you don't need glue and the whole thing is a magnet, so it keeps things down flatter, like kids school papers, permission slips, etc. Enjoy! By Sandra from Salem, OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64157674.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Halloween Costumes At Work Here are the people at my work that came in costume! Fun stuff! I'm on the end in the bowling ball costume, made from hula hoops and 13 gallon yard bags. Cheap and easy! (Just carry around a couple of bowling pins from a children's bowling set.) By Stacey from Eagle Mountain, UT Editor's Note: Sorry that this didn't get posted closer to Halloween. It got lost in the shuffle. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15034991.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Pierre (Dalmatian Mix) Pierre is 6 months old and a Dalmatian Mix. We rescued Pierre from Dallas City Animal Shelter in June 08. He was 3 months and very shy. Now he is outgoing and loves to play. Pierre likes to play with other dogs and his toys. He was very easy to house train but not easy to keep him away from toilet paper, newspapers, shoes and sometimes moulding. Pierre is still growing into his ears! We think he may be part German Shepard. By Neka from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82938414.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Contests: Tip Contest Submit a Tip or Recipe! Photo Contest Submit a tip with photo! These contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25! My Frugal Life Submit a My Frugal Life Essay! Today's Tips: Use Photos as Gift Tags at Christmas I have a Christmas package tip to share: My niece, just turned 5, loves to pass out the gifts on Christmas morning at my house. Since she hasn't learned to read yet, I decided I would make it easier for her. Instead of putting names on the packages, I put a picture of the recipient. She picks up a package and sees her pictures, she knows that one is hers. She gets a package with granddaddy's picture on it, she takes it to granddaddy. She loves it. I like to use funny pictures that I have taken through out the year and everyone gets a laugh from their picture. It puts a few more laughs in the passing out and Rebekah feels like she is the master of ceremonies. It's fun. I printed as many pictures as I needed from the computer, this way it doesn't cost anything. Source: Just an idea that popped in my head. By Connie H. from Smithville Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65781618.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Collect Fallen Leaves for Thanksgiving Decorations I like to take my children walking in our neighborhood. On our walks we find beautiful leaves and seed pods that have fallen from the trees. We collect them and take them home to use them as our Thanksgiving decorations. Bare twigs and seed pods are added in our fall bouquets or as part of our Thanksgiving centerpiece. We also tape large brightly colored leaves all over on our walls, which simulates the outdoor fall season. I also draw large leaves on water color paper and have had my children paint and decorate them for use as name place cards for our Thanksgiving Dinner. By Shannon from Los Angeles, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69281953.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Set Up a Holiday Craft Station for Kids With the holidays coming, and children needing things to do, set up a craft station nearby that has all the needed craft supplies that the kids can make something easy, to take with them. A place mat, door hanger for their room, or just a collage. You will need a small kid's table, scissors, glue sticks, markers, crayons,bells, stickers, confetti, small scrapbooking cutouts, construction paper, cardboard, plastic lacing, papertowel tubes, and anything else that would spark creativity. Alternate with another adult in manning the post for a decided amount of time. This way the kids and the adults have a creative and fun time, instead of just sitting in front of the TV. By Laura from Gig Harbor, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28875794.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Link: RetailMeNot.com For Discounts When shopping online, always check http://www.retailmenot.com/ before paying. You can usually find codes for free shipping, or a percentage off of the item. Just type in the company name you are shopping from in the Retail me not search bar and see what they have. I use it all the time and it has saved me a great deal of money I would have otherwise "given away"! I even saved over $200 for airline tickets at American Airlines with this site. Try it and save! By Ellen C. from Cape Coral, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81684550.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Martini Glass Sun Catchers Paint the stem of glasses with a colored glossy transparent paint. Let dry. Fill 3/4 of glasses with water. Drop desired amount of food coloring into water. Stir. Set on window sill. These reflect all around the room. By Cindy from Key West, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70408656.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Buy Stainless or Titanium Eyewear to Avoid Nickle Allergies If your eyewear turns green, only buy STAINLESS STEEL or TITANIUM frames. Your system does not like nickel metal which is present in a lot of eyewear. If the inside of your temples (arm pieces) is rough and corroded, same thing, the contact with your skin is making the coating come off and exposing bare metal to your skin, which can cause a rash similar to poison ivy. Your eyecare professional can guide you to the Stainless Steel and Titanium frames. Believe me,if your ear lobes get sore from CHEAP earrings and your wrist watch makes your wrist green, you're allergic to nickel. By apeters from northampton,PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38971172.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Write a List of Medical Concerns Before Going to the Doctor I find that when I go the doctor, I always forget to tell the doctor about all the medical problem problems that I am having. Here is my solution. I write down a list of problems (if I have dates and frequency that is even better), and then hand the list to the doctor. That way I am covered, and I can have all my problems taken care of. By Georgetta R. from Watrloo, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39935006.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Use a Potato as Window Cleaner My mother taught us to cut a potato, so we could rub the starch onto the window pane. Three reasons why this is a good method: You can tell if the window has actually been wiped; there will be white starch if you didn't get it all. It will turn black if you leave it on long enough. The starch traps in the grime, you don't have to worry about having to clean the sill because all the grime dripped from above. The starch is friendly to those who have allergies to cleaning fluids because of the scent or of skin irritations. By Tim from Science Hill, Ky Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90995558.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Wash Cloth for Telephone Space Around Toddlers To get space from my toddlers when I am on the phone, I sit with a wet facecloth and wipe their faces whenever they come near me. Now I can chat without them being right in my space. By Mrs. Burgo from Newcastle, NSW Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90380935.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Save Energy Using Night Lights I purchased white night lights that have an on/off switch from the dollar store, for all over our house. We find they put out plenty of light. For example in the bathroom, the light is fine to use the bathroom, brush our teeth, get dressed, etc. We then switch them off and use the brighter lights as necessary for combing hair, applying makeup, etc. Another example is in larger rooms, someone reading may use a brighter light to read by, and you could use a night light on the other side of the room where someone is watching TV or just relaxing. By Deborah from Terre Hill, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90718839.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Recharge Ball Air Fresheners Don't throw out the air fresheners that are in a clear roundish plastic jar with vented lids that have colored scented round balls inside after the balls shrink and are seemingly dried up. Add a little water and allow to sit awhile and the balls will soak up the water and return to normal size! They still smell good too but you could also add a little liquid potpourri or extract or perfume. Source: worked for me at home. By melody_yesterday from Sedalia Mo Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75446968.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Thawing Your Turkey If you are space limited in your frig to thaw out the turkey ahead of time, use a cooler. Make sure the cooler is sterilized, fill with cold water, and pop (plop) the frozen turkey into the water. Store in your cool garage or another cooler location, and it will be out of the way, and ready to go on Turkey day! Sometimes, I've done this and there is still ice on the inside of the turkey. This also works well when brining a turkey ahead of time. Source: I think I thought this up myself. You never know. ;o) By KLJohn from Crawford, CO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31276152.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Dear Webby's Joke of the Day A minister was planning a wedding at the close of the Sunday morning service. After the benediction he had planned to call the couple down to be married for a brief ceremony before the congregation. For the life of him, he couldn't think of the names of those who were to be married. "Will those wanting to get married please come to the front?" he requested. Immediately, eleven single ladies, nine widows, two widowers, and one single man stepped to the front. Read More Jokes Here: http://webby.com/humor New Requests: Burnt Stainless Steel Pan How do I clean a burnt stainless steel saucepan without damaging it inside? Patricia from Tasmania, Australia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63252164.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers I need ideas for Christmas gifts for teachers and childcare providers? Any ideas for something other than a coffee cup? Mel Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41058844.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Ideas for Using Deceased Father's Clothing My dad passed away earlier this year. I couldn't give his clothes away and now I want to recycle them into something else. I want to make things with them to give to my sister and mother in his memory. I have flannel pajamas, ties, grey tracksuit pants, shirts. I also have his suits that he had made himself. I hope you can give some ideas. Thanks. Patricia from Sydney, Australia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69690660.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Computer Is Running Slowly My computer is slow. I need help to make it faster. Are there are steps to do that? Please help. Sara from Wausau, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94460476.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cleaning Crayon Out of a Dryer We have now joined the ranks of people with the dreaded problem of removing melted crayon from the clothes dryer. After my brief crying spell, we were able to devise a removal plan based on other people's suggestions on ThriftyFun. Here are the steps we used to remove the crayon: Run the dryer for 15 minutes to heat up the crayon. Sprinkle Comet on a wet sponge and gently rub the crayon spots. (Rubbing to hard will damage the enamel coating!) A toothbrush dipping into a comet and water paste worked well for the cracks and crevices. (It is important to clean the crevices so that crayon wax doesn't seep out when running future loads of laundry!) Once you have removed the crayon with the Comet use a damp rag to wipe out the Comet and crayon residue. If there is still crayon left after doing this, run the dryer again for 15 minutes and repeat the above cleaning process until all the wax has been removed...DO NOT run the dryer with any cleaner still inside! Finally, to "test" whether it is completely clean, run a few clean white rags through a drying cycle and inspect them for crayon marks! If there aren't any you loads of good clothes should be safe! I have included some before and after pictures of my dryer...to give you the hope and encouragement you might need to tackle your disaster! Good Luck! Laurel and Lewis from Port Orchard Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf690227.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print White Christmas Tree Has Turned Yellow The branches of my white Christmas tree turned yellow. How can I get rid of this? cll from Dallas, Texas Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43322106.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Substitute For Powdered Milk What is equivalent to 3/4 cup of powdered milk if I don't have any? Alyssa Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23209061.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Keeping Hardwood Floors Clean We are building a home and went with all wood floors. They have been installed and stained but workers are still coming in and out. My problem is that it is showing dirt really bad, will this continue after the workers are done? What can I do to slow it down? I have an illness and can't clean it everyday. Please help I am desperate. lostinthe from Missouri Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18846246.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Making Christmas Cards Using Photoshop I would like to do Christmas cards using Photoshop. I saw some ideas on this post here: Christmas Card Photo Ideas I have downloaded Photoshop but I am not sure if it is the right one. Can someone please help me? Thanks. Kristi Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65132501.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Aveda Recycling Program Aveda was collecting caps from bottles and containers a few months ago for recycling. Are they still collecting them? Sarah from Statesville, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36567775.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print "12 Days of Christmas" Parade Ideas for Brownie Troop I have a Brownie Troop that wants to be in the parade. The theme is "12 Days of Christmas". Any Ideas? Cindy from Linn, MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60954390.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Relieving a Dog's Sore Hips I have a 13 year old Dalmatian. Spud has been experiencing sore hips lately and I am wondering if it is safe to give him Ibuprofen to relieve his discomfort? If not what do you recommend? How can I help him? Betty from Prince Edward Island, Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39091638.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Decorating a Horse Barn for Christmas We have a huge boarding barn (for horse). We want to decorate for the holidays. We have 8 rather huge posts kind of like hitching posts that we decorate for every season and we are stumped for Christmas. They are about 2 to 3 feet round and 4 to 5 feet high. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Eloise from Ohio Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90173072.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Pre-Cooking Spinach Souffle Stuffed Mushrooms I want to pre-cook spinach souffle stuffed mushrooms for Thanksgiving. Will the mushrooms hold up and not be mushy if I parboil them, fill them with souffle and freeze them? Then heat them in the oven when it is time to serve them? Please help. Beatrice from Hudson Falls, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68272517.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print My Dog Died Suddenly My Shih-tzu of 8 yrs, one morning sounded like she was gagging or ready to vomit. I suspected she was going to vomit, because she made that choking sound when she did. She was on my bed when I heard her and told her to go outside. I followed her to the door and there she collapsed. I lifted her up and she had her tongue out, so I started to give her CPR, and then she peed maybe less than a minute later. I don't know what happened to her. Has anyone had the same experience? Do you think she had a heart attack? I miss her so much. xoxx Debbie from Alberta, Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47447657.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Instructions for Cracker Box Ornaments I am looking for instructions for Cracker Box ornament kits. Specifically "Very Berry" and "Baubles, Bangles and Beads. Does anyone know where I can find them? Leighton from Orlando, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13689832.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Bunnies Have Crusty Noses What could be causing crusty bunny noses? Kailey Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30669173.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Making Laminate Countertops Shiny I am going to change my countertops and was wondering if I could use Polycrylic on regular laminate. I would like to buy a laminate that looks like granite, but the laminate does not shine like it. I thought the polycrylic would add them shine. Does anyone know? Michelle Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59903970.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print "Toyland in Our Town" Christmas Parade Float Ideas I would like ideas for a Christmas parade float. The theme for the parade is "Toyland in Our Town". Any ideas would be appreciated. Wendy from New York Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48470888.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Removable Glue Does anyone know the name of the glue that is removable on paper. I received a magazine and there was an advertisement that was glued onto one of the pages. The ad was easily removed by pulling it off of the page, and when I rubbed the glue on the back, it simply rolls off. I have been trying to the longest to find out what kind of glue that is, as it would be helpful in some of my crafts. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Linda from New York City Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63815806.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Making Fake Desserts Does anyone know how to make fake cupcakes, candy and cake slices? Also how is the frosting made? Thanks! Honeybunny from IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46991694.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Using Pancake Mix Instead of Bisquick I was wondering if you can sub regular pancake mix for Bisquick? I just finished the box, but I have a huge box of the pancake mix, which my boyfriend and I don't eat a whole lot of. Thanks for any info. Krystal from Newton, Ia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85225523.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cat Scratching Everything But Scratching Post I just got 2 of the cutest kittens but they like to scratch on the furniture, vacuum bag etc., everything else but their scratching post. Any suggestions of helpful advice? Thanks! Julie from Albany, OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78232911.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Slipcovers for Reclining Couches Does anyone know where I could find a slipcover for a reclining sofa and love seat? They both have a recliner at the end of the couch and I can't find anything to fit them. They are very comfortable, but in pretty bad shape so they look ugly. Thank you for any help. Galia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45479973.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Centerpieces for Train Themed Christmas Party I need to make inexpensive centerpieces for a Christmas party with a train or train signal theme. Maryann from Pittsburgh Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41347789.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Unclogging a Sink How can I unclog a sink? Mary from Illinois Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51626400.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Directions to Make Dishrags Does anyone have directions or a pattern to make dishrags? My sister used to make them for everyone. She has passed and I thought I would continue . Thanks. Cathy from Boardman, Ohio Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50252953.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Dog is Licking It's Hair Off We have a female hound-husky mix. She is 1 year old and seems to have serious nervous problems! These problems seem to have started shortly after having her spade when she was 6 months old. I asked the Dr. if there could be any side affects from the surgery and she said no. She began by not listening to direct commands that she had done great before such as sit and stay. About 3 months ago she licked her tail and a lot of the hair was gone. We took her to the vet and she said that there was no evidence of mites/fleas etc. It hadn't happened again until a couple of days ago, but this time she has licked most of the hair off her tail, paw and forearm! She has vomited a few times in the past week too. I'm just a mess worried about it. I'm taking her to the vet today. Any advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated, or just someone that understands! Molly from Maryland Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68571094.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Roasting Meat Overnight in the Oven I have lost a recipe that I found in the local News Journal about 6 or so months ago. I remember that you bought a cheap roast (even bottom round roast), seasoned it and roasted the meat on an extremely low oven overnight. I forget if it was braised. It was very tender and the middle section was rare if you decreased cooking by 20 minutes. Nancy from Wilmington, DE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71893276.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Looking for Dehydrated Foods Does anyone have any experience with companies who sell dehydrated fruits, vegetables and meals? I have great success freezing foods but am no good at dehydrating them. I also have a lot more storage for dry foods than my small freezer. Thanks Ms. Carmen from CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92634466.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Chess Set Made from Nuts and Bolts I am looking for a chess set plan where all the pieces are made from nuts, washers, bolts, etc. Tina from Greer, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34760110.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Saving Money on a Christmas Tree Tips for Saving Money on a Christmas Tree. Post your ideas below. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82981836.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml More Reading: Saving Money on Pasta Tips for saving money on pasta as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Read More: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11185639.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Interactive Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users. Seed Swap! Swap seeds with other ThriftyFun.com users.