Daily Thrifty Tips - July 13, 2007

I hope everyone had a nice week. We are currently in Chewelah, WA for their Chataqua celebration. The temperatures are getting up to over 100 today. If you have any tips for keeping cool, especially outdoors, please submit them on the contest page.

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My Own Cookbook

If your kid loves to cook, he or she will have fun making this book. You can make one general cookbook or several smaller ones for specific recipes, such as beverages, desserts, snacks, etc. The use of book clips is great because it allows you to add new pages at any time. Book clips can be found in any department or craft store (I found mine at Target). They are round, silver-toned, hinged clips with a clasp opposite the hinge. You open the clasp to add pages and close the clasp to hold the pages together. Have fun!

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Mini Rose Bush

I received this mini rose bush from my kids 11-12 year ago. It was in a pot for a while and then I planted it in the yard. It has grown and blooms beautifully in front of my day lilies every year. I've received others and always find a special place for them in the yard. I feed them with coffee grounds and cut up banana peels.

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Making Christmas Ornaments

Christmas ornaments I am making for Christmas to put on the tree. Made with plastic canvas.

By Carolyn from E Northport, NY

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$10 Dinners: Sausage Shells And Broccoli

These meals are intended to be a relatively simple and healthy weeknight meal for a family of four. We assume that these dinners are being made in a kitchen stocked with regular kitchen staples. We will not include prices of oil, sugar, flour, spices, etc. unless you need a 1/4 cup or more. Regional food prices may vary and can be reduced by smart shopping techniques.

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William at the Church Nursery

My grandson, William, in the church nursery. He is one year old and is such a sweet little boy!

By glowgirl from Watertown, WI

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Terrycloth Kitten Comfort Pillow

If your kitten needs comfort when he/she is alone or anytime actually, try this: A terry cloth tea towel 1/2 to 2/3 full of regular uncooked rice. Sew the terry cloth into a closed bag, and warm in the micro wave for 3/4 minute. Your kitty will have a warm cuddly substitute for a warm mom cat. They enjoy kneading on the terry cloth and sleeping next to the warm bag.

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Frugal Ideas For Women's Salons

I have a very simple hairstyle and try to avoid going to salons, which around here can cost from $40-$75 and up for a simple cut. When I can, I go to the Vidal Sassoon Academy, a beauty school, but I have also found a back to basics hairdresser in a country town which I visit regularly. Now I am going to have her cut my hair because it's 1/2 as much!

By pamphyila from Los Angeles

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Caring For Lizards As Pets

When keeping lizards, they need a lot of heat, light and a lot of space. You should feed them every night: crickets, meal worms, woodies; blue tongues love snails. Lizards also would love to have a log or any type of stick. If they are a water type lizard, then they would need some water in their tank.

By Jordyn from Australia

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How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles And Puffy Eyes

• You can slice cucumber and put on your eyes for half an hour everyday for 15 days to lighten dark circles.
• You can massage under eye area with sweet almond oil before going to bed to lighten dark circles.
• You can wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to the affected area for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off the residue and apply an eye cream.
• To get rid of undereye puffiness you can rub some ice cube for 4-5 minutes.
• Directly apply lemon and/or lemon juice on the black bags under your eyes several times throughout the course of the day.
• Tea Bags - Dark Circle and puffy eye home remedy: Boil some water as if you were making a normal tea beverage, and insert a tea bag as usual. Gently squeeze out the brewed teabag after about 5 to 8 minutes for best results, and allow it to cool. Apply over the eyes and relax with the cool and slightly damp bags in place over the most attention needing zone. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, while relaxing. Take the teabags off and see an improvement in your dark circles or puffy eyes.

By Lyon from India

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Memory Basket

Whether or not you are into scrapbooking, you should appreciate this tip. I use a fairly large (12 inch diameter), pretty basket, which sits in my kitchen. When I receive a letter from a friend, thank you, Birthday, Anniversary, invitation, etc., I drop it in the basket. Likewise, if I go somewhere special, I drop restaurant menus, ticket stubs, other mementos into the basket. Just before Christmas, I empty out the basket, seeing what I want to keep, reliving memories of the year. Some I place in scrapbooks, some I trash, but it is a wonderful way to "walk" through the year and great reminders when you are writing Christmas cards. You will be amazed at all the things you do throughout a year that you forget about. I love my Memory Basket.

By Misty from Hermanville, MS

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Turn Gas Down Before Flipping Food

When BBQ-ing on a gas grill with a flame control dial, turn it to low before attempting to flip the food over. Minimizes flareups and thereby lessens the chance of someone being burnt. You can turn it back up 'til the next time you need to tend to the food.

By Holly from Richardson, TX

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Save Electricity: Hang Dry Your Clothes

To save on your electricity try hanging your clothes outside. Most permanent slacks come out really well if you hang them outside. Be sure to fold them the way you want them to dry and hang them from the bottom of the pant leg. I hang my clothes outside especially in the summer and it takes no time for them to dry.

By Renee

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Removing Spilt Milk Smell From Refrigerator

How do I get rid of a spilt milk smell. It is a stale smell from the inside of the fridge.

tony20459 from Ireland

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Uses For Recycled Glass Jars

Does anyone know of any crafts or ideas using glass jars (Mayo, Pickles etc.)?

Cassandra from New York

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Removing Chewing Gum from Concrete

Any advice for removing chewing gum from a concrete path? It's awfully hot outside now and the gum is gooey. I don't have a clue as to how to remove it. Thanks.

Christine from Hatfield, PA

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Meat Serving Sizes for a Mexican Fiesta

I am having a Mexican fiesta for about 60 people and I have no idea how to figure out how much meat (carnitas, carne asada and chicken fajitas) to order! Can you help?

Cathy from San Diego

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Spiced Tea Recipe Using Tang

Does someone know the recipe for spiced tea? My husband loves that stuff, I know it has Tang, tea, and cinnamon, but I don't know how much. Thanks to anyone who has it and wants to share.

Jamish from Ransom, Kansas

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Cut on a Leather Sofa

How can I repair a cut on a leather sofa?

Scott from Lakeland, FL

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Is Project Payday a Scam?

What do you know about Project Payday (projectpayday.com) that makes it illegal or a scam?

Holly from Richardson, TX

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Finding Donations for the Troops

I am part of the AAMA Chattanooga chapter and we are currently working on a project to send care packages to a full company of troops in Iraq (about 150-200 troops.) I have been feverishly emailing and trying to find companies that will donate and help us help our troops. We would appreciate any help that anyone has to offer on who we can contact to get donations for food, calling cards, personal hygiene products and such. Any help is greatly appreciated.Thanks for supporting our troops and God Bless.

Liesl from Chattanooga, TN

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Sunken Eyes from Wearing Glasses

I have worn glasses for years. My eyes are sunk in. What can help?

Tooie from Hartville, MO

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14 Month Old Crying for No Reason

My 14 month old daughter is crying for no reason (or so it seems). I have tried everything, rocking, singing, playing. She does this after her nap and she has eaten and had something to drink. What can I do? She is also not sleeping well at night.

Michelle from Des Moines, Iowa

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Making a Tree Out of Jewelry

I am looking for directions on how to make a memory or Christmas tree out of jewelry. It uses one of a kind earrings or old jewelry that is not being used.

Norma from Cedaredge, CO

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Yellow Stains on Vinyl

How do I remove yellow stains on vinyl?

Beth

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Ants in My Garden

How do I get ants out of my garden?

Hardiness Zone: 8a

Annie from Pensacola, FL

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Cleaning a Kenwood Hand Blender

How can I take apart a Kenwood hand blender in order to clean it? The model number is A178.

Donna from Sweetwater, TN

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Removing the Wax Seal from an Olive Oil Bottle

How do I remove the bottle wax seal from an olive oil bottle?

Linda from Jacksonville, FL

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Weeds From Neighbor's Property

Whom do I talk to about weeds growing onto my property from my neighbors' property?

Peggie from Pittsburgh, PA

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Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe

I'm looking for a recipe for authentic German potato salad. Thanks!

Cadia from Maine

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Sunflowers For My Wedding

I'm getting married in October and would like the bridesmaids to carry sunflowers as there bouquet. If I plant sunflowers in late July or August, will they grow into October and be able to cut and use?

Hardiness Zone: 6a


Dawn from Bethlehem, PA

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Graduation Party Decorations

My three children will all be graduating in 2008, one High School diploma, one Associates, and one Bachelor's Degree. We will be throwing an outdoor party to celebrate at their grandmother's and I would love any decorative ideas that would encompass the three different schools AND any suggestions to create at least one moment for each where all attention is on him/her.

Debi from Harrisburg, PA

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Rust Stains on Clothing

How can I remove rust stains from clothing?

Yvonne from Indiana

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Chipmunks Attacking My Plants

Does anyone have suggestions for keeping chipmunks out of my flowers? They're eating the flowers from my impatients, and biting the stems of several other flowering plants. I've tried Liquid Fence, but it's very expensive and has to be reapplied often. I've also tried Shake Away (also pricey) but it's difficult to apply to pots and flowerbeds. Maybe someone has a homemade remedy? Thanks.

Marilyn from Waukesha, WI

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Removing Cat Urine Odor from Furniture

How to get rid of cat urine odor on a cloth chair?

Wanda from St. Marys, GA

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Tomato Plants with Yellow Leaves

What causes yellow leaves on tomato plants?

Hardiness Zone: 6a

Phyllis from North Tonawanda NY

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Flies Biting Dogs Ears

I have 2 outside dogs.With the summer here the flies have been bitting their ears as well as body.Their ears and some parts of the body are bloody and even scabbed. Does anyone have any inexpensive remedies that can be not only used on their ears but the body as well

Stacy from Wichita, KS

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Planning a Princess Party

I am starting to plan my daughter's 4th Birthday. She wants to invite a few friends from school and she wants to have a princess theme. Does anyone have any cute cheap ideas for her party. I was hoping to only spend about $30 and I was planning on inviting about 7 girls (I know that seems a lot but we will be having her party in the summer and figured only about half will show up!). Thank you!

Jennifer from PA

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