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Vol. 8, Num. 157, August 12, 2009 (Read It Online) Do you have any tips to help children get back into a school routine? Post them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick the contest winners. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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My outdoor chair cushions were sunfaded and stained but other than that were very usable. I made removable, washable slip covers for them from matching curtain fabric and a sofa throw that had been tucked in a cupboard for years and almost forgotten. The cushions could almost pass for new again. Luckily for me the fabric had a check pattern so it was easy for me to keep the seams reasonably straight. Cost: FREE :) By knitwit from Australia Contest Contender!
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Wildlife: Williamson's Sapsucker This is a Williamson's Sapsucker, male. This bird was flying around our apartment complex's large courtyard during the snowy March this year. Isn't he handsome? Source: GOD and a borrowed camera By davidicdancer from Spokane, WA Contest Contender!
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Allee is a Rat Terrier/Chihuahua, the vet says she is 3 months old. My daughter found her in an alley, then later we found the owners. She had ran away but they were giving away her and her brother. She loves to snuggle and has taken over my favorite blanket. Allee loves to chase things and almost brings it back. She is new so she has a lot to teach me. Allee has came into my life when I really needed a friend so she is really precious to me. By kukutwo from Mount Pleasant, TN Contest Contender!
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Holly is a 3 year old Domestic Shorthair. Holly likes to sleep and chase the two larger male cats that live with us. This is how we found her. We pulled up to our old fishing cabin and two tiny kittens ran out of the weeds. They were dehydrated and starved. I went inside and opened a can of tuna and put it in a plastic bowl and fixed another bowl of water. I brought the food out and put it on the porch. The kittens crawled into the bowl and ate the tuna soooo fast. Then they started licking the crumbs off each other. The only thing that we had to carry them home in was an old trash can. So we put them in the trash can and loaded them into the car for the ride home. The next morning I took them to the vet. After examining them, he stated that they were so malnourished and dehydrated that they wouldn't have lasted another day had we not found them. He gave them their shots and we brought them home to stay. Now both sisters, Holly and Val, live with us and our three other rescue cats, a mouse and a goldfish. Those kittens were so young when we found them that I don't think they could have even been weaned. They have no idea that they are cats. I sincerely believe that they believe that they are just small furry humans! By readingiggits from Tennessee Contest Contender!
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Treasure Your Freedom - Join A Historical Group I quit my job a little over a year and a half ago. Since then I have begun doing things I was unable to do while working. I have joined both the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. There is also an organization called the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. To become a member of the DAR and UDC,you must have a blood relative who fought in these war times. Unfortunately it is my understanding that if you are adopted that you cannot be a member. I don't know if adoption is an issue with the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. I was fortunate with the DAR application that I had several relatives who were members before me. I had to provide very little "more current" information. As for the UDC, that application was easy as well as I had lots of information available about my great grandfather. I cannot express how much I have enjoyed attending these meetings. Hearing the stories of what happened during these historic battles makes one appreciate how they helped to mold our country into the nation we call the United States of America. I have been actively talking with my children to educate them on their ancestors and making them aware of how they fought for our freedom. If we do not educate our children now, these bits and pieces of historic information could be lost FOREVER. I recently gave a talk at the UDC meeting about my great grandfather. There was a new transfer member at this meeting as well. What a wonderful coincidence that HER great grandfather had served in the war with MY great grandfather in Savannah! I am sure that all families have stories that SHOULD be shared with the current generations and future generations. I am already planning to join the local Historical Society when it meets again in the fall. If you don't have a desire to join any historical group, please please please at least educate your children and document in writing what you know of your family's history to be passed on after you are gone. By Southeastgeorgiapeach from Jesup, GA Contest Contender!
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Save Cherry Pits for Heating Pads I save cherry pits to make my own heating pad. I wash the pits and dry them thoroughly. Either put the washed pits outside in the hot sun or heat them in an 250 degree F oven for one half hour or until thoroughly dried. When dried, I put them in a cotton tube sock and tightly tie with a cotton string or you can sew it shut. I usually lightly spray water on any microwave heating pad before heating. Place in the microwave for three minutes or until heated. Do not over heat. This time can vary according to the size of the heating pad or the microwave. The cherry pits seem to hold the heat longer than other methods that I tried. The size of the heating pad can vary. I like to have different sizes for different aches and pains. It is advisable to use all natural materials like cotton since these are less likely to melt/burn when heated. Source: I came up with this idea from visiting a farm tour. During the colonial days, cherry pits were saved and heated in small metal pans and then added to a bed warmer to keep the beds warm during the cold months. By Mkymlp from NE PA Contest Contender!
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Wear Special Occasion Clothing Before the Event This is about clothing purchased for a special occasion. I'd like to suggest that you give it a trial run by wearing it for at least half an hour in your home. You'll quickly find out what is missing, what needs repairing, etc. I did this, and discovered some strategic buttons becoming loose - and repaired the damage immediately. Better to fix at home than have a problem at an event! By cookwie from Richardson, TX Contest Contender!
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Cap Caulk Tube With Clipped End When cutting the top off a tube of caulking, save the end piece. When you are finished using the caulking, turn the piece around and insert into the tube hole. You have a perfect cap and no more dried out caulking. By Conniek812 from Evansville, IN Contest Contender!
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Hiding Places for Cash at Home There are times we need cash for various purchases but don't want to make a trip to the bank or pay charges at a cash machine. I don't like carrying cash every day but want it hidden in a safe spot in my home. I came up with a few good hiding places so the cash isn't all in one spot:
Hope you all share your ideas and, of course, you really should tell someone you trust of your hiding places 'just in case'. ;-) By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender!
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Short Cuts for an Injured Hand When I had surgery on my right hand (I am right-handed) I came up with some short cuts. I used the dough hooks on my stand up mixer to make meatloaf. I fixed an old sock onto the end of a long wooden spoon to put sun screen on my back and shoulders. Do you have anymore hints for others? By Can-amwoman from Illinois Contest Contender!
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I have a few tips to making beds faster and simpler.
Another tip for curtains. I like to find the simple, easy way to do things, if possible. For instance, I use a silver shower pole with silver rings, attached to a liner and cloth shower curtain, to match the room window they go in. In my apartment they are just the perfect length. My bedroom gets sun early in the day and I have a navy window liner/cloth curtain that gives me total darkness. Why pay for expensive curtains? By flitterbug from Ontario, Canada Contest Contender!
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Buying Isopropyl Alcohol in the UK Where can I buy Isopropyl alcohol in the UK? By RENIDRAG from Manchester, UK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23599834.tip.html
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Rate It: Abused Dog with Separation Anxiety What to do about a previously abused dog who has bad separation anxiety? By 2reddogs from Wilm, DE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97415602.tip.html
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Rate It: Is there anyone that can tell me a simple way to learn how to record on a DVD recorder? I just do not understand what they are saying. By 10catgirl from Columbia, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36075638.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Spray Paint from Copper I bought a beautiful copper container at a garage sale and someone has put copper spray paint on the outside. How can I remove the paint without damaging the copper? By Wilmington Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82147102.tip.html
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Rate It: Operating a Multiple CD Changer I have a 6 CD stereo on a Nissan Sentra. The radio CD loads fine. How do I operate and load the multiple changer? By tawakonijohn from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70097608.tip.html
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Rate It: Can anyone tell me how I can build a treadmill small enough for my standard dachshund? I got the idea from an Animal Cops episode where they confiscated one that was built to train pit bulls for fighting. Believe me that's not what I want. I hate the idea of any animal being fought for money or any other reason. But I have a dachsie who's overweight and I am unable to walk her due to my own health problems. There are also too many mean strays in the area. She's just not getting enough exercise in our fenced yard. I had a "people" treadmill before and she enjoyed it so I know she'd get on it. Can anyone tell me how to build one? By Cricketnc from Parkton, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60723260.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you get powder out of carpets? By jazmin27535 from NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18624170.tip.html
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Rate It: Moses and the Burning Bush Sunday School Projects I am in need of class (K-5) projects for the kids to make, for 3-4 Sundays of lessons on Moses and the Burning Bush. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I'm not having much luck finding things on Google or ASK. Thanks in advance for all of your assistance. By Milpapaw from Norton, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33257708.tip.html
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Rate It: I have an original Chronicles of Narnia poster map without a boarder in awesome condition. It is from 1971, by Pauline Baynes. I would love to sell it and know its worth. I have found a site that says it is authentic, but I can't seem to find information on how much to list it for on say, eBay. I also don't know how to determine who would be interested in purchasing it. Please help if you can. I'd appreciate it. By wife2jfbuilder from MPLS, MN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49905606.tip.html
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Rate It: I'm moving into an apartment that will not allow me to paint any dark colors on the walls. The only color that will possibly look good is dark red. Would putting clear or white contact paper up on the walls, priming, and painting over that work? And how difficult is it to remove contact paper when it's time to move out? By CarolineJ from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74116440.tip.html
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Rate It: What can I give a dog for pain? Can a dog take any people meds like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen? By Fucryinoutloud from OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77243566.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you get printer ink off your hands? By WEMETO from Lincoln, NE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98383573.tip.html
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Rate It: I need some ideas for the 12 Days of Christmas, that can be rewritten to celebrate Youth Pastor Day. By FaithGirl from Alto, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23362494.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Oil Pastels From Carpet My 2 year old son decided to "decorate" my daughter's carpet with her oil pastel crayons. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting oil pastels out of carpet? It was difficult enough to get it off my son! Stephanie from Oregon
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Rate It: My latrine is jammed. The water is not going down. It seems the drain is not fully open. How do I clear the jammed latrine? Should I pour acid into it? Or is there is a more strong material which will disintegrate the debris? Regards. By Ajay_Kumar from New Delhi, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf322674.tip.html
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Rate It: Puppy is Aggressive When Playing I have a 3 month pitbull/boxer that is sometimes calm and playful, but within minutes becomes aggressive. He bites and growls. At times he bites and growls and I cannot get him calmed down. I tell him "no" firmly and hold his head to get him to stop biting. He doesn't respond to words and he bites my knees. I cannot gain control. I need help or I may have to look for a new home for him. By stephaniec3 from NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91343649.tip.html
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Rate It: What are some uses for banana peels? By mmcostello from CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91335262.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you remove urine smell from a air vent? M son decided to start using the air vent in his room as a urinal. So I don't have to tell you what his room smells like 2 days later. By dusdlux89 from Hartwell, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19532122.tip.html
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Rate It: Fixing a Glider Rocker That Squeaks I have a glider rocker that squeaks. It is the seat springs that are squeaking though, and not the wood or screws etc. Any idea how to fix it? By punkrocker11413 from TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70524488.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Crazy Glue from Leather I spilled super glue on my leather purse. I have tried nail polish remover and leather cleaner, neither of which have worked. What do I use? By Dkee from Orlando, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf816672.tip.html
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Rate It: My husband's work jacket had a blue ink pen in it. He forgot to take it out. I never checked and now I need to find out how I can get my dryer ink free. Evelynn H. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf430784.tip.html
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Rate It: Refrigerator's Door Ice Maker Not Working Kenmore refrigerator ice maker dispenser is not working. It makes ice, but does not come out through the dispenser. It also leaks water from the dispenser. Please help. By mamansana from Elk Grove, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10886393.tip.html
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Rate It: I have been noticing that I have been getting what looks like dirt in the bottom of my toilet bowl after I flush it. I can't figure out where the dirt would be coming from. Any ideas what could be causing it? By debbc99 from Springfield, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51999015.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Ozium to Get Rid of Odors Does anyone know how long the smell of Ozium will last? I bought a Coach purse on eBay that reeked of smoke and found on this site that Ozium works to take the smell out. I must say that I'm not sure which is worse: the smell of smoke or the strong smell of Ozium. I'm desperate to find out how long the smell of Ozium will linger. By yvette21 from CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86903613.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a musty ceiling smell when I turn off the central air conditioning. It just smells awful. We can't get up into the "attic", there is only 2 feet of space from the ceiling to the roof. I suspect it's leaking or something. It gets way worse when I turn on the central air conditioning or if I turn "up" the thermostat. It's a new roof. I can smell it in the rooms of the house, not just "up there". Would a dehumidifier help? By Bella Swan from Miami, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81869983.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing the Seal on a Refrigerator Door How to fix a seal on a refrigerator door? Where to buy a replacement? By Olsenpride from WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22567256.tip.html
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Rate It: I bought a used bike. It has quite a bit of rust on it. How can rust best be removed? By gperz from Old Saybrook, CT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45728254.tip.html
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Rate It: Keeping Grass from Growing in Mulch How do I kill grass that is growing in my mulch? I have a weed mat underneath the mulch, however the grass seems to be growing in the mulch. Although the weed mat is helping cut down on the grass growth, if I don't pull the grass up daily it becomes overwhelming! What should I do? Hardiness Zone: 5b By alipher24 from Limerick, ME Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36879984.tip.html
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