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Vol. 8, Num. 221, November 11, 2009 (Read It Online) Do you have any Thanksgiving cooking tips to share with the ThriftyFun community? Submit them here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_contest.ldml Be sure to look through today's tips and photos and give a "thumbs up" to tips and photos that you like. Your ratings are used to pick the contest winners. Here are the contest winners for the contest that ran from October 24, 2009 to October 30, 2009. Pet Contest Winner In Memory of Pepper (Black Lab) Photo Contest Winner Cleaning With Baking Soda Recipe Contest Winner Bread Pudding in a Mug Tip Contest Winners Dryer Sheets as Swiffer Replacements Making Junk Mail Useful Removing Smell from Shoes Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Buddy is a 2 year old Shih-Tzu/Poodle. We adopted Buddy from a rescue organization in Algonquin, IL, who had saved his entire litter from a puppy mill. We adopted him when he was ten weeks old, and he weighed less than three pounds. He loves to chase tennis balls and play tug with anything; stuffed animals, rope toys, and socks are his favorites. He is a bit spoiled, he always wants to be in the middle of whatever we are doing and is always up for belly rubs! Snuggling is also a favorite pastime for our two-year-old, twelve pound furbaby. By Amy from Rolling Meadows, IL Contest Contender!
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Wildlife: Elk in Elk Country, PA We planned a trip to Elk County, PA this year. It was awesome to see the clusters of the doe with usually one bull elk. They seem to have no fear of us. They were casually grazing, then lying down, and occasionally there was a high-pitch call from a bull to be heard. The bull in the photo was standing about 60 feet from us! By Denise from Hegins, PA Contest Contender!
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Bubba Flowerface is a six year old cat. He was born in our closet. His mother was a rescue kitty that showed up one day at our feral colony. He loves to pose for photos and show off his handsomeness. In this picture, he shows off his heart. Bubba's mother was an Abyssinian or Abyssinian mix, and his sister shows it. We think his father was one of the black and white ferals named Tux. Bubba has a white stripe on his back leg exactly where Tux does. It really could be any other cat, though. His mother showed up in the feral colony we take care of. She was friendly and pregnant, so we brought her in and set up a box in the bottom of the closet for her to have her babies in. She had four: Bubba, tiny Dora the Explorer, Casper and Pollux (twins). The twins were born in the same sack, something I had never seen before, and I have worked with dogs and cats for 30 years. Bubba loves stick toys, whether they have string, feathers or material strips. He also likes to cuddle and bathe the rescues. Bubba got his name for being Dora's brother, and the Flowerface because as a kitten he was one of those pansy face kittens with a round face and big eyes. By Mary from Tucson, AZ Contest Contender!
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Dizzy Lizzy is about three years old. She is an almost 4 foot Green Iguana. I purchased Dizzy Lizzy from on the internet from an locally placed ad. She loves to climb. Dizzy Lizzy as all iguanas like to be up high. When we hold her, she climbs to the top of our heads and just sits there. She also likes to walk around the house and explore. Dizzy Lizzy is not just a pet, she is actually a very loved member of our family. We feed Dizzy a very healthy diet and bathe her each and every day, just like one of the kids. ;-) By Mary from Camden, MI. USA Contest Contender!
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Halloween: Box O' Popcorn Costume I took a box, painted it white. Then I painted red stripes, leaving a spot to make the circle (I used a pan lid to make the circle). I cut holes out for his head and arms (cut the flaps off the open end of the box where the legs come out). I painted in the words POPCORN, popped some popcorn and hot glued it to the top of the box (while I watched TV) and to a cheap baseball cap. Waaalaaa! He won MANY costume contests with it. By Michele from Marysville, Ohio Contest Contender!
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Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances Just when your kitchen's stainless steel appliances seem doomed to be forever smudged and streaked, here comes Mr Stainless Shine to the rescue. My personal 5 step clean and shine method will make even the worst stainless look new again. Step 1: Aquire a "Mr Clean, Magic Eraser " cleaning pad. Pour rubbing alcohol onto pad. GENTLY rub cleaning pad with the grain of the surface until all of the drip marks and finger prints are gone. Let air dry. Dispose of cleaning pad properly. Step 2: With a micro-fiber cloth, wipe entire surface with clean hot water to remove all residues. Dry with a second dry micro-fiber cloth. Step 3: Using a third micro-fiber cloth, pour baby oil onto the cloth and rub with the grain. Cover entire surface. When done, you may find that the oil is heavy in some spots and thin in other spots. Just try pushing a little harder while buffing with the grain till the surface looks evenly distributed. Step 4: Using yet another micro-fiber cloth,fresh and clean and free of anything, buff the surface until it shines like BRAND NEW. Step 5: Once done,for maintained, you may have to wipe surface with a clean micro-fiber cloth to occasionally redistribute oil and high gloss shine. Disclaimer: As with all new cleaning techniques, please try this method in an inconspicuous spot that will not be seen if it does not work as described. Thanks and good luck with that pesky stainless steel that's no longer pesky. By Mr Stainless Shine from Pittsburgh, Pa. Contest Contender!
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Use Grocery Sacks for Wrapping Packages Simply cut out the bottom and slit down the side of a grocery sack. Use to wrap packages you mail. Why waste money on buying packaging paper when this works just as well! By HenryN from Lincoln, NE Contest Contender!
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Fleas--Now is the time to rid your house with natural products. Save a bundle. Mostly, be kind to your animals. Spread dry 20 Mule team Borax, about 1 and a half to 2 cups per average size carpeted room. That is where the fleas live and breed in your house. Leave for 2 weeks without vacuuming so the cycle covers eggs, larvae and adults. You will have eliminated your household fleas for at least a year and a half. If you get a few freezes, your yard should be pretty well rid of them as well. Be careful in warmer weather what pets may bring in from a drop in. Your yard could become reinfested. Visitors arrive with a dog with fleas? Keep your yard flea free by asking them to contain their dog (safely, not in hot car). Treat your animals flea allergy with Willards water xxx and watch the quick healing. Also a natural product that does some amazing things. Check on internet about Willard's water. Your pets will be so much better off and comfortable. Source: Tried and true for years. Personal observation after using professional Flea Busters By muttmom from roseburg,or Contest Contender!
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Removing White Marks on Black Shirts My husband always has white marks on his black shirts. I soak them in water and a little vinegar for few minutes, then rinse and dry. By Dorty from SA Contest Contender!
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Volunteer at Community Food Pantry or Thrift Store Volunteer at your local thrift stores or food pantry. They will be appreciative of your help and you most likely will be able to choose some material items or food in exchange for your donation of time! Especially in this economy it would help greatly to acquire some Christmas gifts or cut your food budget ;-) By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender!
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Deleting Temporary Files On Your Computer Computer slowing down? If you've run Spyware/Trojan programs and cleaned out your 'Cookies, History and Temps' via the Internet Options under Tools in your browser, you might want to verify that the Temp files have been removed. 1. Close out your programs. By cajun62234 from Collinsville Editor's Note: This is for computers that are running Windows. Contest Contender!
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Decorate Bubble Wrap as Window Insulation Just read a tip in Ready Made magazine about putting up bubble wrap on a window with tape to mask a bathroom window. I am going one step further. Because bubble wrap also has insulating qualities, I am putting it on a window that needs to be insulated for the winter. To make it decorative, I am going to color in some of the bubbles in a pattern with permanent marker to create a "Stained window effect" - (Great for the kids to do?) PLUS I am utilizing recycled bubble wrap from mailings I have received. So cost = $0 Source: Ready Made mag + me By pamphyila from L.A., CA Contest Contender!
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Alcohol for Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub This is a tip on cleaning fiberglass tubs. I found that pouring alcohol (plain alcohol or Japanese Saki works well) straight on stained areas of your fiberglass tub will make cleaning easier. The dirt and soap scums drips right off! By Junray from Empire, CA Contest Contender!
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How do you remove window tinting? By Argene from Fort Myers, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf76678333.tip.html
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Rate It: Asking an Out-of-Town Friend to a Dance My guy friend lives 20 minutes away. He went to my school last year but not this year. I want to ask him to Sadies but I won't be able to drive to his house. How should I ask him? By Maddi Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25717154.tip.html
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Rate It: Where can I find information about a cleaning list for a new cleaning business? I know how to clean, but want to make sure I don't miss anything pertinent. Also, what do you think of the name "Clean As A Whistle Cleaning Service" for the name of my cleaning business? Thanks for your help. By Sharon from Defuniak Springs, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83652019.tip.html
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Rate It: Windshield Wiper Sprayers Not Working My windshield wipers won't dispense water. Is there a pump that works this? By Suzette from Charleston, SC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37999566.tip.html
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Rate It: New Children's Furniture Smells Bad I bought a kid's bedroom 10 days ago, when they installed it, and before cleaning it, I started smelling a very bad smell. It didn't smell like lacquer or chemical toxic smell. We contacted the company and they said no one else complained. Is there any solution to remove the smell? I can't put the kids inside I am afraid of toxic damage. Thank you. By Zeina from Lebanon Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27255478.tip.html
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Rate It: Is my dog a pit bull? I've been told he was an American pit bull, but I'm not sure. By Thomas from Folkestone
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Rate It: I have red microfiber furniture from Ashley's furniture. It has dark spots all over it from juice spills, water stains, and my toddler had an accident on it as well (urine). It says to use a little water and shampoo to clean it with; I tried and have had no luck yet. What can I do ? By Rina from New Jersey Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf544599.tip.html
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Rate It: Removing Dye That Transferred in the Wash I mistakenly washed some dark clothes along with a yellow shirt. Now it's not so yellow. How do I get the grungy stains out? By Holly from Mission, BC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49972527.tip.html
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Rate It: Recently, my roommate and I decided to get two kittens. They are brothers and now, they are about 2 to 3 months old. We got them at 5 weeks old, and yes that is young, but they were going to be left in a box on the side of the road. Flick is fine. He uses the litter box every time. Finn, on the other hand, recently started peeing on the floor. However, sometimes he will go in the litter box. No poop, just pee. Before, he was using the litter box fine. We haven't moved it or anything. Please help. How do we stop this? By Britini from London, ON Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001177.tip.html
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Rate It: Repairing a Microwave That Won't Heat My microwave oven seems to work fine, except it won't heat up. Is it fixable? By Jackie Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf675954.tip.html
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Rate It: I have hardwood floors and they get dust bunnies all the time. We have 2 cats and a dog (lab). Their fur is always on the floors and stairs. Does anyone have any hints to stop the dust bunnies from appearing daily? By Donna from Foymount, Ontario Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15772443.tip.html
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Rate It: Christmas Gift Ideas for the Boyfriend Who Has Everything I have a boyfriend who is 17 and going to be graduating from high school this year. He has so many things and gets pretty much anything he wants, so it's hard to think of a gift that he would like and use. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I could get him for Christmas? By Kalee from Livingston, MT Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60668133.tip.html
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Rate It: How do I find local blogs? I am specifically looking for money saving, coupon type, family oriented local blogs that have my grocery stores and the deals they have. When I do an internet search, the options are overwhelming. Thanks in advance. By Mindy Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68820346.tip.html
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Rate It: Small Gift Ideas for Christmas to Take Abroad I am traveling to another country for the holidays. I need some ideas for inexpensive gifts for a lot of people, children and adults. It is a third world country in Central America. The gifts would need to be small and travel well in suit cases. By Anna from NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53032163.tip.html
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Rate It: Oven Does Not Light on GE Xl44 Gas Range I have a GE XL44 gas range. The stove is working fine, but the oven will not come on. We tried to light the pilot, but it still did not come on? Has anyone had a similar situation and how did you fix it? By Sweet from Houston, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29299241.tip.html
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Rate It: New Bathroom Sink Drains Very Slowly I just put in a new bathroom sink, however it drains really slow. We have snaked it and nothing came out, what else could be causing this? We don't know where to start. The old sink was fine, never any problem. By Liza Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40267516.tip.html
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Rate It: Decorating Ideas for Girl's Cross Country Team Cookout We are going to have a cookout celebration for our Varsity Girl's Cross Country team. Do you have any theme ideas or decorating ideas? By Don from Statesboro, GA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18213188.tip.html
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Rate It: George Foreman Replacement Parts I've lost the drip tray from my George Foreman grill. Model no. 10099/GR30VTT. Can you tell me where I can find another please? By Anne from Wakefield Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97316382.tip.html
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Rate It: White Heat Marks on a Wood Table Iron marks on my dining table made white heat patches on the varnish. Any ideas? By Bronee from Melbourne Australia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf480173.tip.html
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Rate It: "Motorcycle Safety" Christmas Parade Float We are a non-profit group, just getting started. We are trying to promote motorcycle safety, and we want to try and incorporate this into a float for our local Christmas parade. The parade theme is (A Rocking Christmas). Please help if anyone can. Thank you. By nanas8 from DeRidder, LA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18204775.tip.html
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Rate It: Christmas Float Ideas: Christmas Memories Theme I am lead person on a Xmas float for my congregation. I want to create a scene with regards to Xmas memories. We have a 20' trailer and want to make a huge bed with little ones in it. Above their heads I am thinking of having little quotation bubbles with their wishes for Xmas attached to the headboard above each child. Any other ideas would be appreciated. By Pam from Rochester, NH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18309995.tip.html
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