Daily Thrifty Tips - January 2, 2007

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This tiny tea set-to-go should delight the little traveler on the plane or in the car. Similar ready made sets sell for as much as $16, but we picked up the tea set and dolls at the dollar store.

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Buddy is a 14 month old Poogle (Poodle/Beagle.) We got buddy from our neighbor 5 months ago, she was no longer able to take care of him.

He loves to play with the kids, loves chasing them around the back yard. I can't imagine our life without our Buddy!

By Liz from Tolono, IL

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Your distaste for bologna sandwiches might greatly improve if you salt and pepper the bologna!

By melody_yesterday from Sedalia, MO

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• http://www.limogesjewelry.com/
• http://familyfun.go.com/
• http://our.homewithgod.com/mkcathy/MerryChristmas/stories.html
• http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/
• http://www.kitchenmixgifts.com/
• http://www.myfree.com/
• http://www.childfun.com/
• http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/
• http://www.brightideas.com
• http://www.giftsfromyourkitchen.com/

By imaqt1962 from Illinois

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This recipe comes from my daughter Trisha Currin. She is married with a brand new baby. This is how she saves money when she breaks down and buys one of those fast and easy already cooked chickens.

First, she and her husband make one dinner out of the chicken then she de-bones the rest, adds some mixed vegetables that she always buys in the huge bag at Sam's Club. She then microwaves this for a couple of seconds, just enough to get it warm. Then she freezes it. She buys pie crust in bulk when she finds it on sale. When she needs a fast recipe for dinner, she defrosts her chicken and vegetables and adds one can of cream of chicken soup and puts it her piecrust and bakes according to the instructions on the pie crust. Fast and easy, and she gets two meals out of one chicken. She also does this with beef but adds the gravy to the meat and vegetables and then freezes. I hope this gives someone an easy quick meal this holiday season.

By Debra in Colorado from Colorado Springs, CO

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When putting your dishwasher on, put your kitchen brushes into the cutlery basket with the bristles up and they will come out nicely cleaned and sterilised. I also put my dishcloth on the top rack, but safely, so that it won't drop down or stop any of the other items being properly washed.

By Wendy M. from Oz. from Australia

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My Tool Box

By Aria Rogers

Mark "Your" Tools

By MB in WY

Fishing Tackle Box

By tedsmom

Small Handy Tool Box

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A cute idea for presents on a budget for friends is to tuck a little sachet of hot chocolate into their Christmas cards. If they're not hot chocolate people, you could try specialty coffee or tea.

By Beth from England

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Sunlight makes dark wood lighter and light wood darker. Prevent uneven discoloration of antique furniture by keeping it away from windows that receive direct sunlight. Once a piece of furniture has changed color, you may need to completely refinish the piece to restore it.

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Here are two tips to help your decorating dollars last longer.

If you freeze candles before use, they will burn longer.

A shot of vodka added to a vase will keep your cut flowers fresher longer.

By Randa from San Marcos TX

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I use a thin shower cap - like the kind you get free in motels/hotels to cover my hair when I apply colored shampoo to tint it. (Got that from a hairdresser who did that and put me under the dryer.) I just sit in a hot bath tub for 10-15 minutes. Seems to work.

By Pamphyila from Los Angeles

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I would like to say Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to everyone. I have said many times this site is like a family. I read the newsletters everyday. I know some of the people whose recipes I like best. I tell everyone about this site. Thank you, Susan, for doing such a great job. I don't have any pictures to send but my dog Ally benefits from some of the suggestions about spills and different pet care questions. God Bless us everyone.

By Sandy from Baltimore, MD

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I would like to learn how to make rag rugs. I have loved them forever and now have decided that I would like to learn how.

Beverly from West Chester, Ohio

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I buy Yankee and Colonial candles all the time. Do you have any ideas on how I can use the empty jars when the candle burns down? And what should I clean them out with? The Yankee candle jars are round and the Colonial jars are oval. They cost so much money I just hate to throw them away.

Onesummer from Georgia

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Will getting an acrylic overlay mess up my beautiful natural nails?

Lisa from Nesbit, MS

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How do i remove white out from skin?

petsaver526

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My dad won't let me shave, how can I ask him?

Joseph from Vienna, WA

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I am interested in finding a supplier for wedding cake topper plastic bases (the thing the bride and groom stand on) and background plastic hearts at a cheap price. Can anyone here recommend a site that I could visit for these items, or even a retail store close-by that carries them?

Thanks!
Sharon from Trussville, AL

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I want to make a fake wedding cake for displays. Any ideas?

Diana from South Carolina

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What are good essentail oil combinations for making my own lamp aire fuel?

Lori

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How do I make homemade acrylic water for my silk flower arrangements?

Lady of the World

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I am looking for a doily patterns made with Knifty Knitter.

Judy from Traverse

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How can I remove red dye from jeans?

LucyT from York

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I am looking for winter birthday party ideas for a 2 year old girl.

Alicia from Jacksonville, AR

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I want to put up a new fence around my yard this year, either a privacy or chain-link. I also plan to repaint the exterior of my home and replace the front porch and back porch. My question is: Does anyone know any websites that compare prices on these kind of items? I want to make a well informed decision but don't have time to go from store to store comparing prices myself. My husband and I will be doing the work to save money and want to get the best deal. Thanks in advance.

Blake from Poteau, OK

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Is it possible to get a blackberry stain out of my pink shirt?

Donna from Inverness, FL

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Does anyone know how to make a homemade granola bar? The bar I buy at the store has almonds, sunflower seeds, cranberries and whatever. Any ideas? I take these to work; don't want a jar of loose ones.

Gail from AZ

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I don't know the name or artist that sings this dance song: "Every day's a Saturday night, but I can't wait till Sunday morning!"

Please help me!

Jessica from Washingtonv

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I am wondering if anyone knows where to find wholesale plants?

Hardiness Zone: 4b

Jim from Faribault, MN

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A couple years ago I purchased some hard plastic divider dishes with lids (from K-Mart) that I used for storing prepared meal (TV Dinners). However, Kmart no longer carries them in Michigan and I cannot find any at the local stores or online. The only ones that I have been able to find are the soft plastic, like the ones gladware makes, but they are not durable. Does anyone know where they can be purchased either locally or online. If the local store is not in Michigan please indicate an address or phone number where I can reach the store.

Thanks,
Verneal from Lathrup Village, Michigan

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What is a good way to clean glazed ceramic floor tiles?

az2010 from Easthampton, MA

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My daughter spilled an entire bottle of bubble bath on an upholstered sofa (a polyester blend fabric). Is there any way to clean the attached cushion on the back of couch? We are afraid to over wet the area due to the foam cushion. Is there solution to dilute the soap?

Beth from Naperville, IL

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I would like to know how to remove red Kool-Aid out of light tan carpeting?

Vera from Phoenix

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I just recently found my love for cilantro. I put it in almost everything. What are some of your easy recipes with cilantro? I chop some onion, jalepeno pepper, tomatoes, avocados, and squeeze some lemon on it. So delicious!

Sydney from Kailua, Hawaiii

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I have a cat problem, My cat is ALWAYS HUNGRY.... He was born a stray, and "adopted" until he was about 8 months and started spraying by the people who lived in the same apartments as my daughter. They kicked him out of the house and refused to neuter him even though my daughter and I offered to drive him to the vet for them. His owners moved away and he lived in the apartment parking lot for about 4 months, my daughter feeding him when he came to her door.

After his owners moved and left him, my daughter had him neutered, wormed and put advantage on him for fleas and made sure he would use the litter box so I would take him home and adopt him. Well, she talked me into it... and I brought him home and totally fell in love with him. We think he's going to be 2 years old next spring.

He was so skinny when I first got him, and I'd never had a pet before so I gave him probably twice the food he needed. When he hurt his paw, I took him to the vet and the vet said he is very healthy but he needs to lose weight and to cut down his food intake by 20%.

Since I've cut his food intake, all he does is beg CONSTANTLY! He now gets into the garbage (to lick my old lasagna TV dinners) and we've had to lock up his dry food or he climbs to the very top of the shelf and gets in it. He is ALWAYS HUNGRY!

I feed him a high quality dry food in the morning and a low fat, high protein wet food before bedtime. But no sooner do I feed him, but he starts begging... (Meow, Meow, Meow) He even wakes me up at night for food... Which I refuse to give him because the Vet said he could get diabetes or other health problems.

Is he hungry all the time because he remembers living in the parking lot, or are some cats, just hungry ALL the time?

Cyinda from Seattle, WA

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I need help cleaning vomit on suede boots.

T. T. from Mechanicsville MD

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My son had an unbelievably tender rib eye at a nice restaurant. Any idea how the restaurant insured the flavor and tenderness? The restaurant was Cuba Libre, Dallas, TX.

Holly from Richardson, TX

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How do I remove the dog urine smell out of the cement basement floor?

PATTI from NEW BOSTON, MI

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How do I care for painted Formica countertops? It has three coats of oil-based polyurethane.

Beth from Jacksonville, Florida

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I received several bottles of cologne for Christmas and was wondering the best way to store it to keep the fragrance from losing strength.

Terry from Ballinger, TX

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Will spraying my down jacket with waterproof spray stop it from losing feathers?

Wes from Grand Rapids, MN

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I want to throw my husband a 30th birthday party. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
LASHEKA from TEXAS

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New Year's resolutions have a tendency to be made with enthusiasm and determination. Unfortunately, very often they're forgotten by the time February rolls around.

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