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Vol. 7, Num. 86, May 1, 2008 (Read It Online) Happy May Day! We have some great May Day flowers sent in by readers. You can find them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/Photos_Garden_1144_1156.html Thanks for reading, Susan
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I made these mini birdhouses for my daughter's shower. Get the birdhouse: paint, sponge, use decals, mini bird, plastic flowers, Spanish moss and anything else you can think of. These were a hit at the shower. You will need paint and glue gun too.
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Rate It: This is a Perfumed Handmade Card.
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Rate It: Scruffy and Lola (Mini Schnauzer) This is Scruffy and Lola, they are Mini Schnauzers. Scruffy is one year old and Lola is 8 months old. I had Scruffy first from a breeder on-line, and loved him so much I had to get another. So 2 months later I got Lola, she is my protector.
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Save those yogurt, pudding, and gelatin containers! They're great for holding beads, screws, nails, or just about any small items you don't want to lose; for mixing ingredients or paint; for holding dips and sauce; and even for starting plants if you punch a drainage hole on the bottom of the container. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99702451.tip.html
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Rate It: Plastic Coffee Cans Make Great Traveling "Potty" Vacation time is here and while traveling with your young children, a rest stop isn't always available! The new plastic coffee cans make wonderful portable potties because they are wide mouthed, have a handle and a snap on lid so they can be carried with you until you find a garbage can. By Debra from Hampton Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25030826.tip.html
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Rate It: Product Review: Sunbeam Battery Tester Product: Sunbeam Battery Tester Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76270765.tip.html
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Rate It: Buy Vintage Jewelery Instead Of New Need new jewelry? Buy vintage jewelry instead. A lot of energy is being used making new jewelry. Also there are a lot of chemicals used in the mining process. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61103094.tip.html
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Rate It: Wax Your Bathroom Tiles To Keep Them Clean The tiles inside your bath wall can be kept cleaned for about 6 months. Clean your tile and dry it with a big towel. Wax the tiles with Turtle Wax (liquid or paste). Let the wax dry and then buff it. It will shine and the water and anything else will slide off. You can also use this inside your toilet for skid marks. Good cleaning Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15064690.tip.html
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Rate It: Use Google For Missing Instructions Lost a manual or instructions?I always go to "google". I've noticed several readers here needing one. I've found several that I needed from things I've bought at yard sales. Google "manuals". Sometimes it takes a couple times to get what you need. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39817554.tip.html
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Rate It: Sanitizing Sponges and Dish Cloths Whenever you run your dishwasher, tie or clip your dishcloth to the top rack of your dishwasher. It will get clean with your dishes! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf549865.tip.html
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Rate It: Teens: How to Organize Your Bedroom Okay! So your room is: messy, unorganized, boring, too dark, dull...too kiddish, too mature, sad, been the same FOREVER, no room, doesn't fit you, ugly, smells bad, or just looks like a tornado crashed through your room! I have the answers! It looks like a lot but not really. Just pick your category! OrganizingClothes end up on the floor? Many people clean and clean and clean their room but it still looks too packed and dirty or things just magically end up on the floor and you just don't know how it got there. Well for starters, get a laundry basket! This will be your best friend! Make sure it's pretty. Or if your closet is big enough and it doesn't bother you, your could get a simple plastic nice colored one load basket at THE DOLLAR STORE! It's not expensive. But for those people whose closet is small or there's no room in it for a basket, then hampers are PERFECT! Of course they're about 5-10 dollars, but that isn't that bad, and it's worth it. Get one that fits in a corner and has colors that match your walls or decor. EVERY TIME you change your clothes, PUT THEM INTO THE BASKET/HAMPER! It's so simple. Before the basket gets too full or to the top, wash it. Well that's for clothes, basically keep them off the floor. Even doing just this makes your room look bigger. Bed always a mess? Okay, when you don't make your bed, not only is it ugly but it makes your room look nasty! SO if you have a lot of pillows and you sleep by yourself in a small bed, you really only need 2 and maybe 1 throw pillow for looks. Keep pillows off the floor. When you wake up, make the bed. If you have no time then at least make sure that there are NO blankets, pillows or sheets on the floor! Shoes? Keep them in your closet or under your bed. If you're in a hurry, then at least kick them into a corner or against your wall. That way no one trips on them. For shoe organizers, the worst problems, I personally think tennis shoes are awesome to wear (converse, vans, etc.) BUT LOOK UGLY SITTING ON THE FLOOR, OR ON A SHELF IN THE CLOSET! Racks are hideous but what to do with them? Okay, one thing, keep the boxes to your shoes. When you're done wearing them, put them into the box and then under your bed. If they don't fit under your bed, put them on the floor or a shelf in your closet stacked with all the other shoe boxes that are there. Yes, it's ugly until you get a shelf that has a door. OKAY I have 15 pairs of shoes, including 7 pairs of converse, 2 vans, 1 pair of boots, 3 pairs of etnies, and 2 pairs of DC's. (yes I skate) WHAT I DO? Many people don't have a long shelf in their closet, but I do. What I do is have each pair of my shoes in order in a row and to hide them, I have CURTAINS! After I get the pair of shoes I want, then I pull the small curtain over them and close my closet. The curtain is purple and is thick, and my feet don't smell BUT I keep a bottle of Febreeze in my closet and spray my shoes and clothes, occasionally. Everything else? Nothing should not be on the floor! "If you use something, put it back", that's what my parents say and I do it. Guess what? IT ACTUALLY WORKS!
If Your Room StinksIf you're the type of person who like to keep your door closed all the time, that's a problem because you don't get any air circulation. I can't change that for you, so something else you could do is keep your window open while your door is closed. If you're very private and have peeping toms, then get sheer curtains. That way, you can see out but they can't see in (I would consider getting a nice bright color for the sheers like yellow, or a lime green). This also is a good way to save electricity because of light, and fans, and air conditioning.If You Want To Make It HomeyPainted walls! Stay away from those red, black, navy blue, dark green, maroony colors! I personally like black but it is depressing for everything to be that color, my room is a light purple. Making your room a light color makes it seem bigger which is great. Not only that but if you have a bright light happy color, you can use dark AND bright stuff in your room, which makes it nice.Try getting (if you have the money) a love seat for when people come over. A love seat is a small couch made for 2 people. It is small and homey. Much furniture is nice to have in a room. Okay, well as you can see, I have much to say when I grow up. I want to be a organizer and clean people's homes and I would love to help and give you advice. I have much more to tell you but so little time. If this didn't help you, don't give up on me. I didn't say everything. I went through the basics. I have more on each topic and more topics I'd like to say but no time. I would love to help if you have ANY QUESTIONS about this! I have ways to save money where you can buy things, what you should buy, and I'm good for all types of people. I'm pretty much free all the time so I will help you. and for those who don't know, that's a laundry basket, lol By Destiny
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Rate It: Recycle A Honey Bear As A Soap Dispenser Here is an adorable craft idea that I saw in a magazine! Wash out an empty honey "bear", fill with hand soap and tie a little ribbon around it's neck (optional). Your child will look forward to washing their hands! Even if you don't have kids this is adorable! Great for bear collectors. You could also let your child use this to wash themselves in the bathtub. :) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47795994.tip.html
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Rate It: Use Water To Avoid Hard Crusts When Baking Bread When bread is baking, a small dish of water in the oven will help to keep the crust from getting hard. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80590359.tip.html
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Recipe For Chocolate Cream Pie My husband says his mother made the most wonderful chocolate cream pie from scratch. All he remembers is that she used to shave the chocolate into a cooking pan. But he says that the chocolate pudding part was so thick, that a fork would stand up in it. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29888559.tip.html
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Rate It: My husband says his mother, who has long passed away, used to make a cookie he calls 'tadows' - this is spelled phonetically because he doesn't remember the spelling. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51119595.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I eliminate pet odor? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62387044.tip.html
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Rate It: What breed do you think my dog is? When we got her we were told that she is a lab mix, so we know she's part lab, but what do you think the other part is?
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Rate It: I live in a mobile home and cat sometimes squeeze through the skirting and go to the bathroom under our house. It is starting to smell. How to I remove the smell? It is all dirt under the house. Please help! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf182984.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have any idea how to make homemade Fresh Brush, I like the Fresh Brush but I don't like the price all the time. I did try the generic but I REALLY didn't like that. Thanks for all the help you folks have given me. I could never do without you all. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13595067.tip.html
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Rate It: Substitute For Plastic Garbage Bags Now that I have sewn several canvas bags in which to bring home my groceries, tell me just what do I use as garbage bags...all the ones in the stores are made from plastic. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13448423.tip.html
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Rate It: Where to Find Ballard's Corn Meal Just wondering if anyone in this wonderful group has ever heard of Ballards CornMeal? I can remember my mom using this brand of cornmeal when I was young. My dad is now 71 and wants me to make him some of this cornbread. I can't find it where I live. If you have seen this at your local grocery store, will you please let me know? I may be able to call the store direct and order him some. I will thank you in advance for your trouble. My dad is ill, this is why I would love to be able to do this for him before he passes on. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35398439.tip.html
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Rate It: Craft Book For Making Rhinestone Jewelry I would like to learn how to solder/make rhinestone brooches/pendants. It there a craft book or resource that gives instructions? Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33525260.tip.html
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Rate It: How to Deep Clean Doug Fir Wood Floors Without Refinishing I have old doug fir floors which we had stained and poly'ed professionally when we moved in 10 years ago. Now they are marked all over, every which way, with black marks, scuffs, other markings, bits of dirt that won't wash off easily etc, etc. It seems regular damp-mopping won't do trick, huh? I can't afford to fully refinish them now. but wish there were a big deep-clean approach I could use, without having to refinish or wax them. I tried scrubbing a bit with a scrubby sponge, and found after 4 minutes, some of it budged in a small tiny spot.... I imagine getting down on hands and knees like old-fashioned image, scrubbing, but with what product(s?) and what material? Also read about tennis balls (could that be tough enough?), tiny-grade steel wool (but don't want to completely remove the finish, and we're talking about 3 rooms!). Maybe a little of each approach, in stages? What do you all recommend? Thanks so much! - (we have a special event here in 2 weeks). Thanks! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56893313.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Scratch From Oak Table Best way to remove scratch from an oak table top? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86515479.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Dish Soap and Iron trick on Koolaid Stain Does anyone know if the dish soap and iron trick will work on month old red koolaid stain on aqua wool rug? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29483881.tip.html
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Rate It: Looking Review of Carpet Tiles We are thinking of installing carpet tiles in a bedroom. Has anyone done this, and are you satisfied with them. Do they stay in place, what about vacuuming over them. Anything you do or don't like about them. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98475437.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Cat Urine Smell From Car Interior My male cat had an accident and peed in his carrier while in my car. The car now reeks of the odor and car fresheners just aren't doing much to help. Can anyone recommend what I can use to rid my car of the stench? Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36405218.tip.html
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Rate It: When I was a kid (I am now 60+ year old) My mother would bake bread in empty cans. Some had raisins and walnuts in it and I think she called it (BROWN BREAD). I have tried for years to find the REAL recipe for this childhood favorite! Does anyone have this great original recipe? I bake a lot with my grand children and would love to teach this recipe to them. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52370428.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a (college pinning) reception that I need to prepare a cold cut plate for. Any idea how many pounds of luncheon meats and cheeses I'll be needing? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50969527.tip.html
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Rate It: Light Is Delayed In Turning On I have "slow electricity" in two of my light switches. One in a hallway and another in a bedroom. The switch is flipped and 1-2 seconds later the light comes on. Any thoughts, old switches maybe? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89605701.tip.html
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Rate It: I am researching buying a hybrid automobile and thought the best place to get real opinions from people who have them is Thrifty Fun. I'd like to know what you have and what you like or do not like about your hybrid car. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93202427.tip.html
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Rate It: Ideas For Sponge Bob Themed Party My son will be 2 on May 5th, which is in a week. Its suppose to be rainy outside. I need some ideas on what to do for an indoor party. His theme is Sponge Bob but I have less then a week to figure things out and I haven't even started. Help. Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88784502.tip.html
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Rate It: How Long Can You Freeze Fresh Mango? How long can you freeze fresh mango? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59702799.tip.html
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Rate It: I am having problems getting my Shih tzu puppy to eat. I tried puppy food wet and dry plus put a little chicken breast mixed in. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35985252.tip.html
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Rate It: Information About An Antique Fiddle How would I find information on an antique violin with very distinctive markings? For example, there is an eagle inlaid on the back of the violin surrounded by 31 inlaid stars. There is a mark (I think I have this right ...) on the underside of the (maybe rosewood) fret board. The word (name?) PANPI is on the intricately carved piece that the strings fall across on their way up to the frets. As you may have guessed, I am not the musician in the family. This possibly well over 100 year old fiddle belongs to my talented son-in-law. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35164141.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Musty Smell From Wool Rugs I bought two beautiful rugs made in India. They are cut wool pile and were a great bargain. Now that they are in my house, they smell very musty and visitors have commented. I have used the fabric deodorizer sprays and hung them out to air but the smell lingers on. What can I do? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94067887.tip.html
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Rate It: Has anyone purchased the Ped Egg foot filer that's been advertised on TV? I have seen it in stores for about $10, and I see now you can also buy 3 replacement blades for about the same price, which leads me to believe that the blades get dull fairly quickly. Is the Ped Egg worth buying and how long does the blade stay sharp? I appreciate any and all feedback, so thank you! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30368194.tip.html
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Rate It: Making Single Serve Coffee Bags My husband loves the convenience of the new Folger's single serving coffee bags. I don't like the price but like the idea. Does anyone have an idea how I can fashion my own? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66030381.tip.html
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Rate It: I live in Indiana and have a number of maple trees in my yard. I used to have a very nice lawn, but in the last several years as the trees have grown, all the grass beneath the maple trees has died. Is there any type of grass hearty enough to grow under maple trees? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47459330.tip.html
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Rate It: We plant zoysia grass in places where other grass would not grow. Now it has taken over and spread into my flowers and is ruining my flower beds. How can I get rid of it? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46531239.tip.html
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Rate It: Trouble Crocheting Nylon Netting Scrubbies I can not crochet nylon netting scrubbies with out my hook catching on the holes of the netting. (Mary of your guest post dated 2/11/2008 had same problem). How was this solved? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63299426.tip.html
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