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Vol. 8, Num. 223, November 13, 2009 (Read It Online) Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick contest winners. You can vote for all of this week's entries here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contest.ldml?contest=15771 Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Halloween: Horse Costume (Dog) Petey is 4 months old. He is a Boxer/Bulldog/Shepard mix. My best friend Todd gave him to me in August of this year. He likes to eat, play, eat, sleep, eat, play and some more. I never enjoyed playing with dolls when I was little, but I get a real kick out of dressing my dogs for Halloween. This year I made a special costume for Petey because he is as big as a horse! I saw something similar to this online, but thought I could make one like it much cheaper, and I did. He didn't seem to mind it a bit either.
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This is my first photo job, "The Joyner Wedding." This wedding took place on October 18, 2009 at Carolina Beach, NC, about 15 miles from Wilmington. This wedding was special to me because it was my first job. It was especially special for the bride also, it was her birthday. WOW, what a bonus for the groom. It was a little chilly but we didn't mind. The water was calm and beautiful. I call this photo "One Moment In Time" By Claudia from Wilmington, NC Contest Contender!
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My small back porch is somewhat of a relaxing/storage space that leads to my patio and also to my basement. I want it to look welcoming.
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Mia is a 10 year old German Shepherd. We adopted her when she was 7 weeks old. Her mom and siblings were living in an awful state. My husband accompanied his cousin to see Mia's sister, Bailey (who sadly, was run over by a tractor 6 weeks later) and couldn't resist bringing her home to me. He knows I'm an old softy! She likes to be with me all the time wherever I am. Mia was feeling very sorry for herself in this photo as she had just had a stroke two days earlier. Thankfully she has made a complete recovery and we're hoping she's be with us for some time to come! By EVickers from Leicester, England Contest Contender!
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In Memory of Little Bit (Long Haired Angora) Little Bit (AKA Bitsy) is 14. He is a Long Haired Angora. Got my pet from my daughter and granddaughter when we met. He loves cheese, sleeping, watching birds and being the King of the House. We lost him recently and I just wanted to share him with all of you. By Crafty Chrissy from Oshkosh, WI Contest Contender!
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Hand Lotion to Polish Imitation Leather I use cheap hand lotion to polish away the scuff marks on my imitation leather shoes. Works beautifully. Just smooth on and wipe off excess with a paper towel or a sock without a mate! By countessj from Anchorage, Alaska Contest Contender!
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A great way to save $ on towel bars is to purchase a small piece of pipe of your choice (I happen to like the copper) at the hardware store. You can simply attach these with curtain rod hardware. When you compare this to the cost of a proper towel bar, it is a fraction of the cost. By nunley10 from Huntington, WV Contest Contender!
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Uses for Parmesan Cheese Containers Here is a way to recycle a Parmesan cheese shaker container. After washing it tonight, I filled it with powered sugar and it is now ready for my busy baking season! I can shake the powered sugar more evenly now. Hope other busy cooks find this tip a good one! By pmo3ws from Southern Illinois Contest Contender!
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Sample Laundry Detergent Stain Treatment I received a small sample bottle of laundry detergent. I had a stain on a shirt so I put a little detergent directly on the spot and laundered as usual. No special "stain remover" or fancy oxy anything. The stain came out and I have been refilling the little bottle with my regular laundry detergent and pre-treating stains ever since. It even gets out sweaty mechanic's collar stains. You could use a small dish liquid bottle if you don't have a small laundry sample bottle. I have saved a bundle of money and don't have as many bottles sitting in laundry room. Source: Necessity is the mother of invention! By eiw from Lancaster, PA Contest Contender!
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My wonderfully, creative daughter came up with this idea one year "Money for a Rainy Day". Choose 10-20 bills (use whatever denomination you want), and tape a string on each (use various string lengths). Tie the strings individually to the ribs of an open umbrella. Close the umbrella, making sure the bills are tucked inside. Let the recipient know this is a "rainy day gift." When opened, the bills flutter down - very impressive! By Granny Lynne Contest Contender!
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If you wash your hair more than once a week, save on shampoo and only shampoo once. Just scrub a little longer with the one shampoo. If your hair is oily, add a capful of rubbing alcohol to your shampoo to cut the oil. Take it from an old beautician, it has worked for 40 years. Source: Learned it in beauty school. By latrtatr from LC.NE Contest Contender!
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Use Old Bread Box to Control Kitchen Clutter Using an old wooden breadbox to store misc items has really improved the everyday kitchen clutter that I used to have laying around or stuck to the fridge with magnets. In the box, I have an old coffee mug that holds a few pens and screwdrivers, a notepad for grocery listing, memory tickler notes to myself, the everyday telephone / address book, an envelope for Canadian Tire money, product coupons and stamps, a regular calendar for appointments, birthdays, etc., the city calendar showing garbage pickup schedules and the list goes on. Whenever someone is looking for something, the first place we go is to the breadbox and 99% of the time, it's there! No more looking all over for that newspaper clipping, paint chip sample card, or whatever. By mlina from Amherstburg Contest Contender!
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Fabric Freshener for Room Deodorizer Room deodorizers can get expensive. A friend of mine gave me this tip; fill a spray bottle about half full of fabric freshener; febreeze, suavatel, etc. (I use suavatel). Add water to full mark. It makes an excellent room deodorizer, and guess what? The fabric refresher people just came out with their own version of this 'homemade thrifty' product (much more expensive, I might add)! Source: an old friend! By ssfelts from Tallassee, TN Contest Contender!
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Removing Scratches from Big Screen TV Is there a way to get scratches off big screen TV? By Carl from Schaumburg, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86840153.tip.html
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Rate It: Organizational Advice for a Packrat How does a packrat/hoarder begin to organize? By Sandy from Mechanicsville, MD Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91011560.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I fix a slow draining toilet? By Veronica from San Antonio Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76613355.tip.html
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Rate It: What is the best diet for a 7 week and under boxer puppy? By Gerard from Port of Spain, Trinidad Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24270177.tip.html
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Rate It: Christmas Float Ideas: Theme "Santa Through the Ages" I need ideas for a float for Girl Scout Daisies Christmas Parade, where the theme is Santa Through the Ages. Our budget is very limited so it must be very inexpensive and easy to put together. This will be our first float ever. By Grandma_Mouse from KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11816357.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you know when someone is sincere pertaining to asking for donations for different organizations? By Claraetta from Tyrone, OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58164909.tip.html
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Rate It: Can I put my bath bombs in the oven to speed up the drying process? What temperature would I use? How long? By RV from Ontario Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67213697.tip.html
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Rate It: Information About Pomeranian/Bichon Frise Mix Does anyone know what the size of a Pomeranian/Bichon mix puppy would be? I am interested in birth weight. Also I wonder what the average litter size is? By Jobeth from Sturgeon Bay, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71634653.tip.html
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Rate It: There are ink stains on my sofa. How do I get them out? By Donna from Charlestown, IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56712901.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for a memory photo board. Does anyone make these? I'm needing one that will hold several photos. Does anyone have an idea where I can find one? By Donita Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43331383.tip.html
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Rate It: Buying Tiny Disco Ball Mirrors I am planning on making a hat for a friend's birthday party. I have an old army helmet and wanted to make it into a "Mirror Ball Helmet". Does anyone know where I can purchase ready made pieces of mirror to glue onto my hat? By Deano from London, England Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24684152.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you clean dust off of artificial trees and plants? By Doris from Sparta, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001431.tip.html
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Rate It: I have several shirts that have stains from oil based salad dressings. They have already been washed and dried at least one time. Is there any way I can get these stains out? Please help! Thank you very much. By Jazzer from IN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78662995.tip.html
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Rate It: Rust Stain on Antique Wooden Ice Box We have a antique oak ice box that got stained by a rusty scale. The stain left an imprint of the scale bottom, how can we get rid of the rusty stain? By Wiliam from Dover, DE
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Rate It: We are currently having a problem with my mother-in-law and Thanksgiving. My husband and I invited both of our families over this year at our place. His mother has a problem with this because she is allergic to our two cats. She also smokes two packs of cigarettes a day, and has heart problems. She says it takes her 3 days to recuperate, when she has come over in the past. I had the cats before I met my husband who loves them, too. We can't have a combined Thanksgiving at my mom's house, because she has more cats than we do, so that leaves the mother-in-law's house. My mom doesn't like his mom very much. My mom has come in the past to Thanksgiving dinner at my husband's grandpa and aunt's house. This year the aunt is having Thanksgiving at her son's house. A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned to my mom that we wanted to have it at our place this year with everyone invited. She said it sounded good. But now because of my mother in law, we are at the point of either doing it at her house, or doing it separate with my husband spending the day with his family, and me with mine. I don't want to do that because this is our first Thanksgiving as a married couple. My mother-in-law can be difficult and told my husband in the past that she loves fighting and getting her way. Are there any suggestions you can give because this is driving me crazy? I'm so worried about having to deal with this for all the holidays, when we have kids in the future. Please help us with advice of what you would do for the holidays in this situation. P.S. - I forgot to add that our families live on opposite ends of town (one hour drive from one family to the other), and we live in the middle so our place is convenient for both families. By Frustrated Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89967183.tip.html
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Rate It: Other Uses for a Cooker Gasket Can anybody suggest a good use of cooker gasket, after it's no longer usable for cooking purposes? By Rachana Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39706049.tip.html
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Rate It: Separating Old Currency That is Stuck Together I would like to know how to separate money bills that are stuck together? They are old and got wet, then dried. Please note that they are very dry, so I'm afraid they will break up. Please help. By afaf Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25554598.tip.html
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Rate It: Buying Small Christmas Inflatables Our church youth group is doing a fundraiser at the Christmas parade. We're selling food and novelties. Can anyone tell me where we can order the small Christmas inflatables like you would sell at parades. I've searched, but all I can find is yard inflatables. By Mitz from Cowan, TN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77276131.tip.html
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Rate It: No Power After Replacing Receptacle on GFCI Circuit I have 4 receptacle outlets on one circuit; someone shorted the circuit when they touched the side of one of the receptacles; the breaker would not reset so I wired in a new receptacle. Now the breaker resets, but I still have no power. There is GFI involved in the circuit; this is a new panel and new wiring; thoughts? By Suzanjane from Hamilton, Canada Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46057152.tip.html
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Rate It: Effusion Lamp Keeps Burning Out My effusion lamp burns out after a while. I soaked the ceramic and wick for several days in alcohol to clean it. I added homemade lamp oil and it burned for a couple of hours then went out. It still has oil in it, so it didn't burn dry. Any ideas how I can fix this or what might be wrong? I've used the same lamp oil recipe for several years with no problem until now. Thanks. By Ramona from Mobile, AL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61031356.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Cat Odors from a House I walked into my empty rental house yesterday and was overcome by the smell of cats and cat urine. She had 3 but it smells like 300. I need suggestions for products or home remedies that will help me not tear up when I walk in. There is no carpeting, just linoleum, hardwood floors and tile. Thanks for any help! By Tinana from Chautauqua County, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13929553.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing a Power Generator 4.2 KVA I have a Power Generator 4.2 KVA. After a years use mainly on weekends, it overloads when using a 2000 kilovat water boiler and kicks out the thermic button. It used to work that boiler when it was new. What has happened now? By Nick from Athens, Greece Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24602593.tip.html
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Rate It: Weight Watchers Food Diary Sheets Does anyone have a copy of the 1980's Weight Watchers food diary? Thank you so much. By Dana from OK Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87593720.tip.html
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Rate It: "Holiday Cheer Starts Here" Float Ideas I am looking for holiday float ideas for a cub scout pack. The theme is "Holiday Cheer Starts Here". I would appreciate any ideas. By Scout08 from Billings, MT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28019816.tip.html
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Rate It: I recently made the 3 lights that I had in the basement into 10 can lights. I also added a dimmer switch to that, which made the GFI in the garage permanently tripped. Therefore the outlets outside do not work at all because there is only one breaker. What should I do? By Don from Omaha, NE Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52228095.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone know what kind of breed this dog is? Thank you. By Robert from Los Angeles, CA
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Rate It: Rust or Mineral Stains on Laundry The water we have coming into our home has rust in it. It is city water. It created orangish spots on our clothes (many friends suffer this same problem). However, the spots appear on browns, grays, and some yellows. They do not appear on reds, pinks, or greens. I have asked every professional and others how to get rid of this and no one has an answer. My washer is new so it is not the problem. Please help me if you can. By DWNCH from Austin, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf415761.tip.html
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Rate It: Bubbles When Sealing Countertops I have read all of the post on painting countertops over the past few weeks and thank you for all the wonderful advice and pictures. I got the courage and started on mine a few days ago I sanded, primed, painted with Rustoleum granite spray and coated with famowood glaze coat. The problem I have is there are a few bumps that are about the size of a pin hole that I would like to get out, I have read that I can wet sand and apply a second coat of glaze. My question is do I need to wait the 72 hours till it is cured to sand and apply another coat? Also, do I need to sand and 2nd coat all of the counters or only the spaces where the small bumps are? Thanks in advance. By Ricki from MS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56502632.tip.html
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Rate It: My cat won't use litter box. By Maria from Houston, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15822995.tip.html
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Rate It: Care Credit For Expensive Vet Bills I have just gotten a kitten, she is 9 weeks old, and needs her shots and first vet visit. I have called a few vets, and the cheapest cost for the first visit is $109. If I could pay it in installments it would be fine, but they tell me I have to pay in full. How do I join a credit care plan? How do they work? By Keepsy from GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26342405.tip.html
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