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Vol. 8, Num. 87, May 4, 2009 (Read It Online) I hope everyone had a nice weekend. We had a lot of new requests posted over the weekend. Please look them over to see if you have any advice to offer. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Craft Project: Decorative Glass Plate Just in time for Mother's day. This fun craft is surprisingly easy to create. You can choose a pretty fabric, glue to a clear glass plate and you've got yourself a pretty "porcelain" plate to give as a gift or keep for yourself.
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Rate It: Hi everyone. Just wanted to share a picture with you. This is a Grand Heron he was so close, incredible! He seem to like posing for me. I got about 400 pictures of him. Hope you enjoy. Good day all By Ginette from Gatineau.QC
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Rate It: Joey is a 2 Year old that we think is Chihuahua/Pekingese? We know his mom's a Long Hair Chihuahua, but he's not a pure bred. We adopted him from an abusive family. They didn't have time for him and he was very neglected. Now he's happy and healthy.
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Rate It: Craft Project: Eye Glasses Holder Stitch up the side of a pot holder to transform it into an eye glass holder. Make one for Mom in her favorite colors. Approximate Time: Less than 30 minutes Supplies:
Instructions: Fold pot holder in half. Whip stitch around the outside just catching the edge of the binding. Leave one end open to slide in the eye glasses. Embellish with a ribbon bow, silk flower, rhinestones, etc. By Rachel's Mom from Wilkesboro NC
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Rate It: Roxy is a 4 year old German Shepherd Mix. I got her through an animal shelter 4 years ago. She loves to go running. She has a very unique color of tongue, it is dark purple.
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Staples Ink Cartridge Rewards Program I wanted to share with the ThriftyFun community about the Staples Rewards Program. For every ink cartridge you return to the Staples store (limit 10 Per month) as a Rewards member, you are given a $3.00 PER cartridge credit. I does not matter what brand. You will be sent a Rewards coupon once every quarter. I received one recently for $24.00 and used it to purchase more ink for my printer. I am in the process of copying treasured old photographs of my parents and my inlaws for my children, so I am using plenty of ink. It is free to join this program. I highly recommend doing this. It has certainly been beneficial to me thus far. Source: I was offered the membership in Staples while purchasing printer ink about a year ago. By Southeastgeorgiapeach from Jesup, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43213004.tip.html
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Rate It: No Cost Quality of Life Improvements There isn't a person among us who doesn't have days of feeling "down" on life - especially if you pay too much attention to news on the economy lately. I have found a surefire way to cure those blues. Whenever I'm having "one of those days", I simply say to myself - What can I do today to improve the quality of my life? It doesn't take long for me to come up with and idea to act upon. I may choose to make a small household repair, craft a gift for an upcoming birthday, clean out my book collection and list the toss-outs on half.com or amazon for free, organize a closet or drawer, clean one thing I've been putting off for some time. Whatever it is that I decide to do definitely adds to the quality of my life and that of my family. So, whenever you find yourself not feeling so great about your life, try to think of something positive - no matter how small - that you can do today that will change your life for the better. It doesn't have to cost you a dime. By Thriftsavvy from West Dundee, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53100752.tip.html
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Rate It: Ingredients
Directions Break 5 chocolate bars into a pan with the milk and marshmallows. Melt over hot water. Chill, then add whipped cream. Pour into crust. Grate the one remaining chocolate bar and sprinkle on top of pie. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67700306.tip.html
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Rate It: Since each individual college visit costs so much time and money, visiting a big college fair is a great way to get a little face-to-face information. Today my family went to a fair with 170+ colleges represented, though, and with two students there was no way to talk with representatives from all we wanted. I realized, though, that my kids were spending a lot of their time filling out send-me-more-info forms, which reduced the time they had for asking questions and getting a feel for each school. Since we were already there, I told them to flip each card over. If it was a business-reply postcard, they should take it to fill out at home and mail later. That helped tremendously, but it wasn't the best option if we'd planned ahead. Even better would have been if I'd thought ahead to print out their information on sticky address labels, and let each kid bring a few sheets of them. The label could have gone on the card and been turned in immediately, with no time lost. Here's what I'd have put on the labels: Name, e-mail address, mailing address, telephone (if they want that used), high school name and address, graduation year, what major(s) they're most interested in pursuing, and what sport or important activity is really essential to them (if any). That's pretty much what was on every card. Printing the sticky label sheets would cost a bit of money, but if it reduced the number of college visits by even one school, it would save quite a bit. Maximizing the kids' time at the college fair, so they spend more time learning about different schools' settings and offerings - instead of rewriting their names and addresses - would definitely help do that. Source: Musing today at a crowded college fair. By Sterghe from Pennsylvania Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf93604587.tip.html
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Rate It: I got a fantastic deal at Wal-Mart yesterday and wanted to share. They had tee shirts and shorts on sale, and since I needed all new for this summer I got some. The shorts I got were $6 each. Some were knit stretchy material, some were nice cotton ones that I'll be hanging up and saving for those days when I'm going somewhere and want to look nicer. The tee shirts I got were $5-6. They also had tank tops for $4. The "green" tee shirts were $6 and really nice. I got 10 pair of shorts, 8 tee shirts, and $50 in groceries for under $150! What a buy! By Cricketnc from Parkton, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14737130.tip.html
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Rate It: Inversion Table for Back Problems For those of you who have a bad back, think about buying an Inversion Table. Walmart.com sells several models for under $130. They come unassembled, but are easy to put together. The most important thing when using them is to go easy! At first set the table for only a slight tilt and don't stay upside down very long. Also bring the table forward (to stand up) very slowly. With some back problems an inversion table can really make a big difference, and sometimes stop pain altogether. By Cyinda from near Seattle Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58955635.tip.html
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Rate It: Make your own cat food by boiling 2 pounds pasta, 2 pound lentils, and 1 pound offal. Cool the mixture and blend to liquidize. Put in portion sized containers in the freezer. When it has thawed, it will have a meat-loaf consistency. Important to use offal rather than other meats for its strong flavour. By Verity from London UK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61191827.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Hard Water Deposits from Faucets For hard water spots vinegar is often recommended because it works. I've taken this a step further. I mix 2 Tbsp. of cornstarch to about a 1/4 cup of water. I then add about 1/2 cup of vinegar and bring just to a boil. While still hot, I pour this mixture into a wide mouthed mason jar. This will thicken and will stay put on faucets much longer than just vinegar water, which runs right off. Saddlebag from Vermilion Bay, ON Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf523898.tip.html
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Rate It: Steak, roast and poultry bones can all be frozen until needed for soup stock. You can always have instant soup stock if you pour pan juice into ice cube trays and freeze after they set up you can neatly store them in plastic ziplocs. If you don't have time to skim the fat off of your soup, wrap ice in paper toweling and skim over the top the Ice will collect the globules for you. By Ronda F. from Wichita, KS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97993395.tip.html
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Rate It: Prepare Dishes in Advance for a Communion Party Communion is around the corner. My tips is to Moms who want to enjoy the day, yet can not afford or do not want to cater the food for a backyard party. Make dishes such as: Chicken Parmagiana, Chicken Cacciatore, Baked Ziti, Sausage Pep and Onion, ahead of time in the chafing pan inserts. Give the dish to a friend that will not be at the church and ask them to bake the item before the party starts and to bring to the party when they arrive. The dish comes to your house hot and ready to serve! By Tkelly336 from Hamilton, NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97328953.tip.html
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We drink a lot of bottled water and I hate to throw away the plastic gallon jugs, it seems such a waste. Can anyone give me any suggestions for recycling them into something usable? I do have a vegetable garden and maybe they could possibly be used there? By Samsonskola from Branson, MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77685606.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know how to make clumping cat litter? It is getting very expensive to purchase. By RealtorRose from Malvern, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90658114.tip.html
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Rate It: What is the best way for removing a fresh tomato juice stain from clothing, before laundering? 100% cotton t-shirt (pink). By AuntieBim from Hart Flat, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000264.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like to clean my lamp shades. They are fabric and were exposed to a smoking room for a good while. I need to clean them and also find a way to remove the cigarette's odor. DaniloRM Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf197959.tip.html
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Rate It: I need really good ideas for a surprise party for a boy turning 16. He is also my boyfriend. The party would be sometime in late summer. By Ashlayyxoxo93 from Coventry, RI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13268462.tip.html
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Rate It: Spaghetti With Tomato Soup and Cheese Whiz Long ago, one of my friends gave me a side dish that consisted of Campbell's tomato soup, Cheese Whiz, and spaghetti. Does anyone have that recipe? It was very good, even though the ingredients weren't my favorites. Thanks. By Margie1960 from Mount Vernon, OH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35082142.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for uses for pickle jars. How can I make kitchen canisters out of them? I need some ideas please. By Shannonh8 from Maceo, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32962347.tip.html
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Rate It: Planting Flowers in a Vegetable Garden I would like to plant a veggie garden again this year and was wondering if I could plant flowers across the front and sunflowers as a backdrop? If so what flowers would work, keeping in mind this area is full sun all day? By J9hardison from Rocky Point, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39423650.tip.html
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Rate It: Good Cities for Kids in Florida What is the best city of Florida to live with kids? By Ale07 from Rochester, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34863862.tip.html
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Rate It: What is this item? I found it in a box of misc. stuff from an estate. There are six of these. Does anyone have any idea what they are or what they are used for? Thanks. By Sherrye from GA
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Rate It: I have just planted Nellie R Stevens Holly Trees. I love them but I can't find what I am looking for searching the web. I know that spring time is a time they shed their leaves. I am not sure about how and when to prune them. Also mine are looking very thin and I don't know what to do. I did call the landscaper that put them in to look at them. I told him I wanted low maintenance trees and something to fill in to block some views. They are suppose to endure very dry times, etc. But what concerns me is how many leaves they are shedding. Please help. Thank you so very much. Hardiness Zone: 8a By Cosy from Columbia, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13791174.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for fun gift ideas for someone turning 40. By Broncosfan from Logan, KS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43899170.tip.html
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Rate It: All-Inclusive Vacation to Hawaii or Jamaica My husband and I want to go on an anniversary/honeymoon. We can't decide where to go, Hawaii or Jamaica. We want all inclusive and a good deal. Any suggestions? By Katie from IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88850906.tip.html
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Rate It: Pull Cord on Lawnmower is Too Long The starter pull cord on my lawnmower is a bit too long for my arm, so the mower is hard for me to start up. What can I do to simplify this? It's the only reason I dislike mowing! By Bsvgs from Big Bend, WV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56082234.tip.html
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Rate It: I had a cat who relieved itself on my carpet. I need to clean it up and make the smell go away. I need to know where the spots are, which requires a black light. My problem is where to buy one, especially in a small town. I can get to Walmart or Home Depot, would I find one there? Please help! By Nshvlbrat from Llano, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35239116.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for Yardley liquid foundation. Can someone tell me where to find it? Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16350335.tip.html
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Rate It: Changing a Wedding Reception Location My wedding reception venue has just changed. The wedding is July 12, 2009 and invitations just went out a week ago (most guests are out of town/state). How do I notify guests of the change? The venues are within 1 mile of each other. Is there a proper way? What about wording? The wedding is still at the church, just the reception venue changed due to unforeseen circumstances. By Brittsmama from Atlantic Beach, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57401786.tip.html
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Rate It: Keeping Cool During Hot Weather I would like to read about other peoples ideas for getting cool during hot weather. By Eliza Maria from Chevy Chase, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61565304.tip.html
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Rate It: I am 29 years male. I don't remember my face without melesma (black/brown patches). I have showed it to dermatologists, but no medicine, multivitamins, or sunscreen of any SPF seem to be working. I am staying out of the sun, it keeps getting worse. Can anybody advise please? I already know a lot about it, the causes the cures but nothing has worked yet. I am waiting for advice that can bring this miracle or change in my life. By Fathan from Pakistan Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61677301.tip.html
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Rate It: Pet Birds Not Laying Eggs in Nest I have three finches, one goulian, and two cordon blues. They all get along. One of the two blue cordons laid two eggs before I put in a nest. I put the nest up and one of the cordon blues go in and out but still no more eggs. What am I doing wrong? Thanks. By Sanmiguel08 from Kerrvile, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72513599.tip.html
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Rate It: Our 25 year old big screen TV has finally died. I want to save the cabinet and use it for a new TV. Is it safe to tear the insides out? I've heard that something in the guts of the thing holds electricity and you could get an electrical shock if you tried to remove anything from the insides. By Carolyn from Shreveport, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92384451.tip.html
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Rate It: Canned Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole I am looking for a recipe that includes canned chicken, brown rice, a can of cream of something and a few other things then it is baked. It is served with cranberry sauce. It was delicious and now I can't find it again. Please help! By Mebrasser from St. Louis, MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33258657.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Stains from Vintage Doll Clothes I have a doll that has been in a cardboard box for years, in our garage. Once I opened it, I saw that there are light brown stains on the doll's clothing. How can I carefully get these out? The doll's dress is mostly black and white (nun doll). I don't feel comfortable putting it in the washing machine. By KathyQ from Owensboro, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70101045.tip.html
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Rate It: Computer's USB Ports Not Working We have a computer at home and out of no where it won't let us use the USB slots on the tower anymore. So now we can't download our camera or charge and put music on our MP3 players. We tried the ones in the back, they don't work either. We unplugged it and restarted it but nothing. Can you help us? We really need to figure out what is wrong with them. The rest of computer works fine. By Mandycsr from Chandler, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63304724.tip.html
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Rate It: Do I Need Multiple Tomato Plants? Will one tomato plant by itself produce fruit or must you have two or more? Hardiness Zone: 6b By Broney3506 from Louisville, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62727550.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for the recipe for Sesame Seed Dressing used at Miyako's restaurant. I have tried many recipes I have found on searches but none come close to the recipe used at Miyako's. Does anyone have a recipe for this delicious dressing? By Nick from MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33264695.tip.html
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Rate It: House Training a Pomeranian Puppy I have a new puppy that is a Pomeranian mix. I need tips for how to housebreak him. By Pamandtony Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24054523.tip.html
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Rate It: I was thinking about planting Palm trees in my front yard, does anyone have any tips that they can give me? Hardiness Zone: 8a By pamandtony Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf70912703.tip.html
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Rate It: I need ideas for foods that are green for a green rainbow tea table. Also how to color certain foods with food color. By Bernadette c Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79404985.tip.html
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