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Vol. 8, Num. 211, October 28, 2009 (Read It Online) Here are the contest winners for the contest that ran from October 10, 2009 to October 16, 2009. Pet Contest Winner Taya (Miniature Poodle, Papillon, Pincher) Photo Contest Winner Scenery: Loch Carron, Scotland Recipe Contest Winner Ham and Eggs Cups Tip Contest Winners Dry Eraser to Remove Permanent Marker Preserve Leaves With Hair Spray You can view the full results of this contest here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=15454 Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick winners. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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This was taken during our cruise to the Caribbean last winter. We were touring Dominica and stopped for a photo of this stream. As the weather was hot and humid, the cool, rushing water and shade from the trees was very welcome. By Nina from Missouri Contest Contender!
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Halloween: Guilmon (Digimon) Costume I purchased 4 yards of Red Felt, 1 yard of black felt, 1 yard of white felt, and 1 yard of red felt as well as some foam. I also got some elastic (for the waist) and sat down to try to figure it out, without a pattern, and only a picture on a video game as instruction! I found a pair of his pants that fit like I wanted the costume to fit and laid them out on the felt. I cut front and back. Sewed, had him try on, then added elastic at the waist. Then I attempted the shirt. I cut front and back and sleeves individually. Then sewed the sleeves and played around with it (with much error) until I found out the best way to add the sleeves and complete the shirt. Next I did the hands. I found some winter gloves and laid one on the felt. I cut a circular shape out of the felt and sewed it all (except the wrists). Then I turned them inside out and added a little stuffing. I inserted his gloves and sewed them inside the hand (so he just puts on the gloves and the hands stay on easily). For the nails I cut the shape out of grey felt, hot gluing them to the hand. I pinned them with straight pins while the glue dried. Now came the time to tackle the head. Honestly, this was the one part I was most afraid of. I've never attempted anything like this before and i was seriously concerned on how I would take it on especially considering how much I know my son hates masks on his face! I started with a baseball cap. I adjusted it to fit his head. I glued some foam to the bill (shaped like the bill, but a bit longer). I glued on the appropriate felt for this to be the top part of the mouth. Then I cut felt for the hat to build it up some. I then cut foam to match the top part of the mouth, and for the bottom part of the mouth. Then I glued the appropriate fabric on it, to make it look like the bottom of the mouth. For the top of the head I draped the fabric over the top of the hat, hot gluing it periodically. I added hot glue to the bottom part of the mouth and to the top, then added clamps to hold it tight while it dried. I also glued some foam inside the hat and added an elastic band, so that it would pick the hat up off my son's head so he could see more easily. Then I added all the accents (black diamonds and such) that are on Guilmon's body.By Tara from Semmes, AL
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Instructions Arrange seashells to bust of dress and glue accordingly. Outline with sequined trim. Sketch tail outline on cardboard and cut. Cover with old pillowcase. Outline with sequined trim. Attach large sequins to outside of pillowcase by pinning on inside. Attach tail to inside of dress; slightly above child's feet. Cover lower body with iridescent fabric and pin to form mermaid body. Outline waist with sequined trim. Top off with your choice of head decoration. (Olivia chose a tiara since she always wants to be a princess.) By Gabrielle from Springfield, IL
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Rate It: Howlie and Lilly (Bassett Hounds) This is Howlie and her sister, Lilly. They are 22 months old Basset Hounds. I received Howlie in December of 2007 at six weeks old. I received Lilly when she was 6 months old in June of 2008. I got both of them from my son. He has the Mama and Daddy and their other sister. They both love to go camping and hiking on the trails to sniff out other animals and see the deer roaming around. They are so lovable and the best companion a person could have. The picture I'm sending was taken in August on a hiking trail while camping. By Rita from Weatherford,TX. Contest Contender!
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Alex (American Shorthair/Splotched Tabby Mix) Alex is 1 year old and an American ShortHair/Splotched Tabby Mix. Copper (our dog) was barking in the new barn. My brother when in to find out what it was. My mom went in as my brother went behind the bales, and low and behold, a kitten walked out! He was wild and was hissing and spitting along with still being too young to leave his mother so we put him back. About two months later, Copper and my brother (again) were playing. My brother threw the ball into the long grass and Copper came out with the kitten in his mouth! Copper would never hurt a kitty and he was fine. Alex was taken in and fed. He became an official member of the family after a trip to the vet to be neutered. He is now my baby! He likes play with pom-poms, attack Kitten, play with Copper, attack feet/hands, etc. . . kitten stuff. He's my little love. By Rachel from Gore Bay, ON Contest Contender!
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For those of you on septic tanks; I had to have my tank pumped out last year. The guy who did the work, told me that instead of buying the expensive bacteria products, to pour a half gallon of buttermilk down the drain once a month and it would do the same thing! Source: Helpful worker! By ssfelts from Tallassee, TN Contest Contender!
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Patching Chipped Enamel Around Tub Drain There is chipped enamel around the drain in my tub. I have tried to cover it with enamel paint meant for that from the hardware store, but it's expensive and wears off. This time I tried the white caulking that hubby had used around the tub, around the drain area (after we had come home from a weekend away, so the area was dry). It took a while to dry and cure (leave it a day or so), but it covered it up very nicely. And only cost pennies of extra caulk. By pamphyila from LA, CA Contest Contender!
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Take Advantage of Theater Preview and Community Nights Start planning now for upcoming holiday events. Take advantage of local theatre's preview and community nights. You get the same performances at deeply discounted prices. By Thomas C. from High Point, NC Contest Contender!
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Use Kerosene to Clean Wrenches For the home DIY mechanic: to clean the grease from your wrenches, use a rag dampened with kerosene. Not only will it remove all the grease and grime, but kerosene leaves a very light oil coating, even when wiped dry. By cajun62234 from Collinsville Contest Contender!
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Gift Bags Instead of Wrapping Paper We are all trying to do our bit to save the environment. Most of us have switched to the gift bags from wrapping paper. The bags can be used over and over, in fact in our family it's fun to go to a party and see a bag you bought being used again. But I have started to give gifts in the reusable grocery bags. Every store now offers the reusable bags for the same price as the ones from the dollar store. These bags can be used more than the other bags and no more plastic! By PICO from St Paul, Alberta Contest Contender!
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Remove Zippers Before Discarding Coats and Sleeping Bags Before you through out an old coat or sleeping bag, remove the zippers. The last time I had to replace a coat zipper, the zipper was almost the price of a new coat. Also consider recycling old sleeping bags into dog beds, or donate to an animal shelter. But, remove the zipper first and save in the event you need to replace one. You can also recycle an old sleeping bag (again, zipper removed) into a duvet-use 2 sheets sewn like a giant pillow case to enclose it, then tack down in a nice pattern. Source: self experience By mom-from-missouri from NW Missouri Contest Contender!
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Removing Skunk Smell from House Concerning the smell in your house after your dog gets sprayed with a skunk, we called the Erie police! We thought our dog had been sprayed by pepper spray! We thought someone had intruded our back yard and the intruder sprayed the dog! The smell smelled like burning chemicals so we knew no better! Now we do. The non- emergency police patched us through to 911! Two squad cars showed up. They scoped our house at 1am in the morning only to sadly tell us they were pretty sure our dog was sprayed by a skunk! We were so upset, but the police were very helpful. They suggested we use Murphy's Oil soap on the dog! It worked except for her nose area. As far as the house. We did the candles, coffee grounds, incense, and the baking soda on the carpet which all seemed to help. It's now 2:50 am and we are finally breathing a little easier. I have to get up at 5 for work so I better say good night! Thanks to all for all the wonderful suggestions! I love this site. By IrishBabe from Erie, PA Contest Contender!
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Alternate Direction When Stacking Clothes When you stack any type of clothing in drawers, alternate the direction. For example, when folding tee shirts, place one in normal position but top it with another folded tee shirt that is turned around. In other words, that top of the tee shirt should be at the bottom. Now place the next tee shirt in the normal position. Alternate this and it will take up less space in the drawer. Another idea, using the above method, instead of stacking clothing is to place them upright. For example, tee shirts. I fold them small enough so they fit in the drawers upright. They are easier to see plus they take up less space. I don't fold socks in "twos" but stack them together, using the above method. I grab two when I need them. This only works well when you using the same style and type of sock. By mkymlp from NE PA Contest Contender!
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I need some ideas for a Christmas parade float for my husband's employer. They are an auto parts store. Any ideas? By Laralee from Childersburg, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf642689.tip.html
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Rate It: Credit Union Christmas Float: Theme "Deck the Halls" My credit union is looking to get involved with the community by doing a float in the Christmas parade. The theme is Deck the Halls. Does anyone have any ideas? By Gina from NM Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10360517.tip.html
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Rate It: Disposing of Kitchen Scraps Other Than Composting I have been putting my kitchen scraps in an empty coffee container so they do not smell sitting in the trash can. But I feel guilty about sending these cans to the landfill and not recycling them. Does anyone have a better way to dispose of food scraps? I don't have a garden so composting is not an option. I would appreciate any help from our wise and wonderful ThriftyFun readers. Thank you. By Barbara H. from IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41623815.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know of a good online site that's either free or reasonably priced where you can play games against other site members, especially trivia games? (I tried pogo.com but could never get the site to load onto my computer.) By Lynn M. from Chico, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55068851.tip.html
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Rate It: Safe Flea Treatment for Cat with Kittens My cat had got out while I was moving. I finally found her. She had kittens a week ago and I also discovered she had fleas. I've tried Dawn dish soap it seems to work on the babies, but not mom. Is there anything else that can be used that won't be harmful to the babies, but will get rid of them from mom? I want to do something so she doesn't keep transferring them to the kittens. By tayrha from Milleville, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15703232.tip.html
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Rate It: My 4 year old hid some crayons in her only good winter coat and never took them out. It was washed and dried before we knew it and it is horrible. I believe it is a cotton coat and it's white with dark fur around the hood. I am so upset cause it's starting to get cold outside and she needs to have a winter coat for school. Please help me figure this out. By Annie from Grover Hill, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000550.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I clean a Stiffel lamp, and is there any way of telling if it is brass or plating? By Bernie Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65135326.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you paint countertops to look like marble? What do you use, and what do you do with it? By Susie from NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf999197.tip.html
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Rate It: Years ago I sang a Christmas carol at church. I would like all the words to it as I can't remember them all. What I do remember is the start, "Fair are the skies overhead", then it ends with "Sleep little manger child sleep". I would love to have all the words to this song and the title too. Can anyone help me? Thanks for any help. By Connie from Vandalia, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62645011.tip.html
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Rate It: I have rust stains on an old fiberglass tub. What type of vinegar do I use to remove the stains? Apple cider or white vinegar? By Linda145 from AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82558075.tip.html
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Rate It: My daughter is 9 years old. She has a foot itching problem at night from dry skin. Can someone give me a solution for this? By Sisira from Oakville, Ontario, Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28069389.tip.html
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Rate It: My sister is 10 years older than I am, and when I was little she would sometimes sing me to sleep. She used to sing songs like One Tin Soldier, Puff the Magic Dragon (it was the early 70s after all) but one that has stuck in my mind is about a little boy in a shoe (I think). All I really remember is that I used to love the song and one small line, "One sailor boy reached for his toy...". I keep thinking it may have been about Winkin' Blinkin' and Nodd, but I could be wrong. I'd love to find the title of the song and maybe even the lyrics. Thanks to all! By Sarah from Berrien Springs, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37433554.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a variety of dolls that I have collected over the years. I would like to sell them. They are of various shapes and sizes. How do I do this? By Judy from Las Vegas, NV
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Rate It: Smoke Odors in My Apartment from Neighbors I live in a apartment and the people across from me stand outside on the balcony and smoke. Sometimes 3-5 people at one time. The smell comes in around my door. How can I keep the smell out of my apartment and from around the outside of my door? I threw away a carpeted rug that was outside my door, because of the smell and cigarette butts I found on it. They threw the butts down on the balcony, stairs and downstairs onto the sidewalk and grass. Is there anything I can get to place outside my door that will absorb the cigarette smoke? The door seems to have good weather stripping, but my door smells of cigarette smoke. I haven't turned in a complaint to management yet. By Zelda from Tulsa, OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57880535.tip.html
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Rate It: Dampness and Mildew in a Closet I have found mildew on shoes and a leather jacket in 2 of my closets. Many of our coats smell of mildew too. These closets both are on the wall running through a bedroom and a bathroom. It was an outside wall, but is now inside an unheated garage. Our house is very humid as well. I hesitate to use a dehumidifier as they use too much electricity. Any suggestions to get rid of the mildew and humidity? Help please. By EIW from Lancaster, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29470490.tip.html
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Rate It: Wedding Shower Hosted By a Stepmother I have been with a man for 10 yrs now; we are not married. His 21 yr. old daughter is getting married next July. Do you think it's up to me to have a shower for her? Or for his side of the family to host it? The mother's side and his side do not mix well. Anyway, even though I am not her mother, she does look at me as her stepmother. So is it up to me? I don't know what the protocol is. Help? By Ann Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31504711.tip.html
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Rate It: My husband bought me a Coach bag, and I got ink stains and makeup on it. I keep hiding my purse so he won't see it. I need help please. By Guadalupe from Fontana, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf402872.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Water Marks from Wood Furniture How should I remove white stains caused by a wet glass on a Burlwood table? It isn't a highly varnished table. By Rae Ann A. from Templeton, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf939047.tip.html
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Rate It: Pet Urine Stains on Hardwood Floors I would like to know how to get urine out of a hard wood floor. The urine is from a chihuahua. There are some older spots that are clean, but have darkened the wood. I just found a new one that is tacky and have washed and dried it, but I suspect there will be a mark. By Kathy from MN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf877224.tip.html
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Rate It: Treatment For Dog's Itchy Ears My Yorkie poo keeps scratching her ears. I cleaned them, but need an over the counter treatment or natural remedy. I have no money to go to the vet's office. I also used mite cleaner for ears. Any suggestions? By Linda from Cary, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21400804.tip.html
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This is a great Halloween game that can be played by adults or teenagers at your next Halloween Party. Copy and paste the questions with their options into a word document. Print as many as you will need for your party. Copy and paste the answers into another word document and print one copy for the host, so you can check your guest answers.
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