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Vol. 8, Num. 225, November 17, 2009 (Read It Online) What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Submit it here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_recipes.ldml We are happy to announce that we have made the rating process faster. It now logs your rating when you click the "thumbs ups" rather than making you have to add a comment and then submit the rating. Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick the winners. What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Submit it here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_recipes.ldml Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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We saw this giant swan while passing through Swan River, Manitoba. By Monique from Creighton, Sk Contest Contender!
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Kechi is seven year old wire haired terrier mixed with poodle, the breeder called him a Terri Poo but the city called him a Border Terrier on the licensing paperwork. I got this guy from a lady that lives in El Paso. I guess she has a couple of Terri Poos and breeds them. I had just left Guatemala to come live here and we had left our dog behind there. I promised my son a new dog to help him adjust to living in the USA. Kechi has been a great company for all of us! He is a funny dog, he loves to sing, especially "Home, Home On The Range". If you start to sing this song, he will sing along for as long as you keep singing. His second favorite is "Frito Bandito", especially if he gets a frito after he sings it. He also can get stuck on lick mode as you can see from his picture. He loves to give kisses but just can't stop! I love our dog because he doesn't pick favorites in the family. He is always on top of where everyone is and spends all his time checking up on each person. He is my walking/exercise buddy. He keeps my elderly mother company all day and they share lots of snacks. He is my husband's frito eating buddy, and my sons play mate. They play endless games of fetch the ball and chase the cat! By Nan from Albuquerque, NM Contest Contender!
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Ranger is a 10 year old Miniature Doberman Pincher (Min Pin). He got us about 3 months ago. He belonged to a friend of ours who didn't take proper care of him. I guess Ranger decided he wanted structure in his life, so he jumped into the car and refused to get out. He just wanted a normal home with structure and stability. He loves going for rides in the car and to the park. He is a great dog. His nickname is Skippy because he is very light on his feet. By famousamos1206 from Wilmington, DE Contest Contender!
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Boone is 21 months old and is a Golden Retriever / Standard Poodle Mix (Golden Doodle). We adopted Boone when he was about 3 months old. A friend that my wife worked with had bought him from a breeder but was moving into an apartment that does not allow pets. Boone was on his way to the pet shelter when my wife and I found out and decided to adopt him. He has been a blessing in our life ever since. Boone loves to chase tennis balls, sleep on the couch, have his hair brushed, go for car rides, and cuddle with anyone willing to give him some attention. By Adam from Louisville, KY Contest Contender!
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Link: Free Drum Sticks and Book or DVD Is there a budding drummer in your family or among your friends? Go to http://www.playdrums.com/idm/consumerad.html for a coupon for a free pair of drum sticks and either a book or DVD. Just take to your local music store, have them sign and then send in! I am doing it for my hubby the percussionist! This offer is good until 12/31/09, so it's great for Christmas. Source: Percussion Marketing Council By pamphyila from L.A., CA Contest Contender!
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Clean Shower Doors with Squeegee After Showering The best way to clean glass shower doors is to use a good squeegee, right after you turn the water off. I have found the Cleret brand of shower squeegee's works best. I can quickly run it over the doors and all the tile surfaces in the bath. Love it. Purchased it online a few years ago. By Zeena from Oregon Contest Contender!
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Protecting a Mattress from Adult Incontinence My elderly father occasionally has an "accident" during the night. I have placed a quilted waterproof pad, approximately one yard square, on top of the bottom sheet. If the bed is accidentally soiled during the night, all he does is toss the pad and either returns into a clean bed or places another dry pad in the bed. This is an efficient tip that saves time washing and changing the sheets. My father feels more independent knowing that he doesn't have to disturb anyone during the night. The pad we use is the one the nurses used when he was hospitalized. Patients sleep on it to make it easier for nurses to slide them into their beds. Source: Our own experience. By Dee from New Orleans Contest Contender!
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Product Review: C Cleaner PC Optimization Tool To keep my computer running smoothly, in addition to the standard anti-spyware and anti-virus scans, I like to use C Cleaner. Used to be known as crapcleaner. It's free. It's wonderful. Go to www.ccleaner.com. They have a new version every now and then, and I always make sure to download these. It has (for free) a registry cleaner and a standard temp file cleaner and has scared my computer into behaving!. Source: A friend told me about C Cleaner - been using it for years. By cookwie from Richardson, TX Editor's Note: This program is currently only for Windows operating systems. Contest Contender!
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Air Out New Shower Curtain Before Hanging We bought a new plastic shower liner, used inside fabric curtain. You should not hang up in the bathroom, as it gives off harmful chemicals. So what we did was hang the liner in the outside garage for 10 days. By Sally from Buffalo, NY Contest Contender!
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I happen to get quite a bit of spiders in my house. I hate to find them near my babies' cribs. I found a way to eliminate spiders without sprays. Put double sided tape on an index card or scrap paper. Place this in corners, under the beds and dressers; any dark and dusty places where spiders like to hang out. In a week or two, throw it away, and start over again! Source: The Sunday Paper By Michele from Bangor, PA Contest Contender!
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Felt for Securing Clothes on Hangers If you're tired of finding clothes on the closet floor that have fallen of hangers, here is a simple solution. Use a sticky felt circle on each side of a hanger to help clothes stay in place. This works really well for silky, slippery items. Source: Realsimple.com By princess_kiki_84 from Texas Contest Contender!
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Removing Dry Eraser Marker From Carpet My son left a very large dry erase marker drawing on his carpet. I tried a name brand carpet cleaner and that just made it worse. I looked on the Thrifty Fun website and a gentleman had suggested using Free and Clear All detergent mixed with water. It worked like magic! Thank you! By Alison from Germantown, WI Contest Contender!
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12 Days of Christmas Float Ideas Any ideas for a Christmas float? The theme is "The Twelve Days of Christmas". This is for a small 4-h group, on a budget. By Tammy from Clarkston, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60267447.tip.html
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Rate It: Homemade Pet Stain and Odor Removal I want a recipe for homemade carpet cleaner, please. I have a puppy. By Celia from Baton Rouge, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93248020.tip.html
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Rate It: I have some leather clothes (blazers, skirts, jackets) that I inherited after my mother passed away two years ago. She was a heavy smoker and the clothes smell like smoke. Is there a way for me to get the smell out of the clothes without taking them to the cleaners? By Bridgette from San Francisco, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf174314.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a touch lamp that no longer responds to touch. It stays on all the time. Would it be OK to change the socket to a regular on/off socket? Or is there more to a touch lamp than just the sockets? I appreciate the advice. By emgoodrich from Pittsburgh, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46679590.tip.html
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Rate It: Every time we leave the house the dog is scratching so much at the carpet at the front door he is pulling it back and tearing it. He is not just scratching at the front door. Any help on how I can prevent this would be greatly appreciated. By Stacey from Akrotiri, Cyprus Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69490727.tip.html
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Rate It: I am wondering if anyone has used the new Bounce Dryer Bar? This is the new Bounce product that you attach to the inside of the drum in the dryer and it's supposed to be good for three months. It looks intriguing. I would love to not throw in dryer sheets every time, but don't want to buy it if it's not worth it. Thanks in advance! By Kim from Crawford, CO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43171567.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have ideas or suggestions on how to repair or replace the inside lining of a fur coat? I'm not sure if it's possible and am checking all outlets because the nearest furrier is about an hour from where I live. Thanks in advance! By Kim from PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44018405.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Odor from Leather Purse I have a leather purse that has a horrible odor on the outside. Does anyone know how to get the odor out? By Rona Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57870250.tip.html
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Rate It: Hosting a Candy Exchange Party I would like tips and info on hosting a candy exchange party By Davida from Mayport, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72089356.tip.html
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Rate It: Homemade Windex Window Cleaning Sheets I have used Windex's window cleaning sheets. They work great but are kind of expensive. Does anyone know how to make homemade cleaning sheets? Thank you. By Karen from Charleston, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23716002.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Information About an Old Wine I need information on an 80-85 year old wine bottle DRL Solaro (Italy) 20.35, Distillerie Riunite Di Liquor p.A.-Solaro By Debra from Galveston Island, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59340132.tip.html
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Rate It: I am a 69 year old woman with salt and pepper hair (leaning more to the pepper). I would like to color my hair but the last two times I have done so I had an allergic reaction to it. My scalp itched and one time it flaked after using. Is there any product I could use that I will not get a reaction to that is effective? I understand Henna would work but have no idea where to buy it and really don't want to buy it online. I did buy Garnier Nutrisse but have not opened it yet. A woman standing near me when I was looking at the hair color suggested this one because it is gentler. But if someone has a better suggestion, I can return it. By Elaine from IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54868059.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know someone in Columbia, SC that does construction work and needs work but will not be a rip off? We have been in our house for 40 plus years and need a lot of work done. By Brenda from Columbia, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38303772.tip.html
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Rate It: I need a homemade recipe for furniture "cleaner/polish" that will not hurt some of my older wooden pieces. By Laura from Syracuse, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf484185.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Sharpie Marker from Skin I would like to know how to remove permanent marker from my daughter's skin? By Danielle from Pataskala, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf228232.tip.html
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Rate It: I have 3 cats, 2 Persians, and 1 Himalayan and I also have a Shipoo. My cats have never been outside except when Nolan (my big white Persian) ran out. Now they have fleas. I've tried to use flea products. I use Adam's spray, both of my cats foamed at the mouth. It scared me to death, I rushed them to the bath and started washing them with warm water. I'm never using chemicals again on my cats. I like only one product Advantage, but it's so expensive. I've washed them with blue Dawn and I tried to pick every flea off. It's not working too good. They have sores on them. I've used Castor oil, alcohol, Neosporin (not all at once), I rotate. What's so weird is that I have no fleas in my house. I'm thinking the eggs are housing in their tails. I've heard bay leaves are good for dog houses and kennels, and that the fleas can't stand the smell. Does anyone think maybe this would be good for my cats? I'm not using anymore harsh chemicals on my cats. Not after the Adam's spray. I tried to call Adam's poison hotline, no one would even answer. Please help me. I love my cats. By Melissa from Cleveland, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80299319.tip.html
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Rate It: Christmas Gifts for Grandchildren I am looking for some creative ideas I can make for my grand kids. I have boys and girls to think about. All are 4 and under. I saw a cute barrette holder that looked like a skirt with a ribbon hanging. I am at a loss. Please help. Christmas is coming soon. By Kim from CO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40934926.tip.html
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Rate It: What material is ink remover pan nip made of? By Naem from Pakistan Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99975801.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Buckles from Carpet Runner I have a long runner that runs the length of my kitchen. It has recently started to buckle in a few places. What can I do to flatten it down? I have tried soaking the area with both water and vinegar and laid a board on it for 2 days. But the buckle came back. Any other suggestions? By PICO from St Paul, AB Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81903240.tip.html
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Rate It: Cotton Blanket Stiff After Drying My boyfriend accidentally dried my 100% cotton winter blanket on high heat instead of low heat like it says on the tag. Now it's as stiff as cardboard. I've tried shaking it out, but it's still very hard and stiff. Is it ruined forever or is there a way I can re-fluff it? By Amy from Brooklyn, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36128234.tip.html
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Rate It: Treating a Dog with Yeast Infection I have a female Chihuahua that has an yeast infection around her vulva. Several vets have prescribed medications and nothing is helping. It remains raw and very uncomfortable for her. Any ideas what to do for her? I use A and D ointment just to help the burning subside, but I need something to get rid of it permanently. Thanks. By Crystal from Des Moines, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33316869.tip.html
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Rate It: Christmas Float Ideas: "Finding Joy Through Christmas Spirit" I need suggestions for a float, the theme is: "Finding Joy Though Christmas Spirit'. By Sheila from Dallas, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94347241.tip.html
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Rate It: I have a mouse in my car. How can I get rid of it and also discourage another resident? By Nancy from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14517383.tip.html
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Rate It: Treating Cat With Kennel Cough Does anyone know of homemade remedies for cats with kennel cough? By craftyme from Des Moines, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78570232.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Unknown Stains on Towels I just bought beautiful hand towels from Williams Sonoma Home for my guest bathroom. They are waffle weave on one side, plush terry on the other and linen colored. We had a bunch of guests over the weekend and at the end I discovered one of the towels has 3 weird stains on it. There are 3 pinkish-orangish stains that look almost like dye transfer or as if someone bleached out the towels. I am soaking them now in Woolite and water, but am very pessimistic. It's not a regular stain, looks very set in. I have no idea what it could be. Anyone have any suggestions for me? The towels washing instructions are machine wash warm, tumble dry. Sarajane By sarajane from NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77630301.tip.html
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Rate It: They younger of my 2 female cats has started spraying on the wall and vents to "mark" her territory. Any suggestions on how I can make her stop? By Mandy from Dallas, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28416698.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Tinted Deck Sealer Spill We had someone waterproof our deck with a stain watersealer. He let some spill on our deck below. We tried muratic acid, but it did not work. Any suggestions? By Jane from Morgantown, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62084339.tip.html
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Rate It: We have Hardi board siding on our home and poison ivy has climbed up the side. We have removed the plant, but I cannot seem to get the hairs used by the plant to climb off my siding. I tried Purple Power and a scrub brush. Thanks for any help. By Jane from Morgantown, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72652239.tip.html
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Rate It: Financial Responsibility for Funeral Costs My mother recently lost her husband of 35 years. The day before he passed his daughter got him to sign a power of attorney for his funeral arrangements. The daughter took over, had a funeral that my mother could not afford, and now wants my mother to pay for it. Who is legally responsible for these bills? By Mel from Fort Wayne, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69358542.tip.html
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Rate It: DE Pool Filter Tank Not Draining I have an in-ground gunite pool. I have a DE filter. Despite having a relatively clean pool, I have to clean the filter almost every two months or so. Every time I clean, I release the air on the tank and when I remove the tank lid, the water is automatically drained. This time is was half full and had sediment in the bottom. I tried to unlock and raise the backwash valve just to let water run out. The valve would not budge. Although it may be unrelated, my far skimmer is also not sucking water. If it is clogged, I couldn't imagine with what. The skimmer basket wouldn't allow an obstruction to pass. The water stays clear. I need to know - is it OK to put the filter back in and backwash before putting new DE in so that some of the sediment will drain out along with the let over water? If not, then what is the remedy? Also, I never refilled my tank with water manually with a hose after I put the filter in. I always just turn the pump on. I have seen some instructions that say to manually fill the tank before putting the top back on. What do you think the problem might be? By Cleve from Houston, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60175569.tip.html
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