July 14, 2008 | ThriftyFun

Use a Can Lid to Prevent Boil OversThis tip is for boiling pasta, noodles, rice, etc. The next time you have an empty can, remove the lid. When you are boiling water, place the lid in the bottom of the pot. This will keep the water from boiling over. Be careful removing lid, as it will have jagged edges.

Beef FoldoversSet your oven on "warm". Cook ground beef in pan on stove with onion until no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain on paper towels. Break into small pieces.

Super Easy Cat ToyHere's the BEST cat toy in the world and you'll only need 3 simple things to make it. A dowel, stick, or a long knitting needle, a piece of fish line and some yarn. Take the dowel or stick and to the end, tie on a piece of fishing line about 4 feet long (since fishline is transparent, the cat won't see it).

Super V-8 SoupBrown ground beef and onion in skillet, stirring until crumbly. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

Finding the Bedding When MovingThis is an added tip on moving. Pack bedding in washer and dryer if you have them. Then they are handy to get to for making the bed the first night.

Estate Planning is ImportantWorking in a law firm for many years in the estate planning and probate departments, I found that few people actually plan very little, if at all, for the future when it comes to their death.

Cheese and Egg PuffsPlace 1/4 cup margarine and 1/2 cup water in medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Add pancake mix, stirring until dough forms ball. Remove from heat.

Removing Dinginess from WhitesTo remove the "dingies" from white clothes drop a dishwasher soap tab, or a half cup of dishwasher powder (must be for dishwashing machine) into your washer, along with your regular laundry soap, and wash as usual.

Eggless CakeSift flour and soda together into bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cups sugar and pineapple, mixing well. Pour into 9x13 inch cake pan. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Sweet and Sour Baked BeansCombine first 4 ingredients with a small amount of bacon drippings in pan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Combine beans, onions and sauce in casserole, mixing well. Top with bacon. Bake, covered at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

Black Granite Sink Looks DullI have had one of those new black granite sinks for a few months. So far it hasn't needed any special care, but it is starting to look gray and dull. What should I use to refresh it?

Reviews Of HD RadioDo any of you have an HD radio? I'm considering buying one. This is not a satellite radio, such as Sirius, which requires a subscription. Instead, it's a high-definition digital radio, which gets signals transmitted from local radio towers. If you do have one, is it a significant improvement over regular radio in quality or due to the additional shows and music you get? I live between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Thanks!

Review Of Dog Arthritis TreatmentsI would like to know if anyone has used the product that is seen advertised on TV for arthritis in dogs or for hip dysplasia that you spray in the water. I would like to know how effective it is and if you have had any experience with it.

Removing Stains On Vintage Table ClothsI bought several vintage tablecloths at an estate sale. There are old grease stains and other stains on them. Any ideas how to get them off? Most of the table cloths are cotton.

Getting Rid Of Mold In BirdbathI have an old stone birdbath that has mold on the inside. Any clues as to removing it? I don't want to replace it.

Restoring Icons On Computer Task BarI have a Windows XP Computer and I'm having problems in restoring the small icons in the narrow blue task bar on the bottom of my desktop. This is the bar where the Start button is located. I've tried dragging and dropping the large icons from the desktop into the bar and have had no success.

Scenery: Glenn's Picture of Mt. HoodMy son took this picture of Mt. Hood 3 years ago when he was 17 and had just become a pilot. He circled the top so many times the tower contacted him and asked if he was having trouble. He said, "No, I'm just trying to get a good picture for my mother." He did, don't you think?

Wheelchair Tips and AdviceA friend of mine was diagnosed with MS and is in a wheelchair most of his days. He hasn't yet gotten his car adapted but knows about the hand controls for the foot pedals. He has been looking into other adaptations and options to others.

Olympic Theme PartyI am planning a 08-08-08 adult Birthday party and I am looking for fun food and games ideas. It is a backyard/cocktail party with a possible Olympic theme since they start on that day.

Food Sticking to Cast IronI have two cast iron skillets. I do not use them often, but when I do everything sticks to them no matter what it is or even if I cook something with oil or grease in it. Bacon sticks to them for heaven's sake! Please, how do I stop this from happening? Thank You!

My Pool Turned GreenI woke up one morning to find my pool completely green. I tried 16oz of super shock (only calls for 3 3/4 oz) its still green. Can anyone help me?

Body Oil Stains on LinensDoes anyone know how to get body oils out of sheets and towels? My husband has very oily skin and the oils seems to set in our white sheets and towels. I have tried soaking and bleach to no avail. They still have a noticeable yellow cast to them.

Soapmaking RecipesAre there any soap makers out there that want to share a few recipes?

Fixing a Blow Up PoolHow can I repair a hole in my daugher's blow up pool? There is a hole about the size of a quarter in the top ring and we tried duct tape, it just comes right off. Any frugal ways to fix? Thank You in advance!

Strawberry Plant for an AerogardenWhat type of strawberry plant is sweet, plentiful and easy to grow in an indoor Aerogarden which uses hydroponics technology? I live in NYC and keep the Aerogarden on my window sill.

Travel Tips for Gulf Shores, ALCan anyone give me information about the Alabama, Gulf Shores? When does the off season start, would Oct. be a good time to vacation there? That's when we plan on going.

Canvas Angel PatternI am looking for the pattern for a plastic canvas angel that is 3D. I would like both the small (about 4in tall) and the large (about 10in tall). This is for my mom.

Selling Crafts With Characters on ThemI am looking for information about whether it is illegal to use fabrics such as Winnie the Pooh, Clifford, and such character prints to make and sell dresses, tote bags, etc.

Flies Around a PoolWe went to an outdoor poolside BBQ. Outside at 5 PM, flies (not normally present) were attracted to the BBQ and all over the table. Any suggestions? This went on from dusk to early evening.

Trash Bag PoodlesDoes anyone remember how to make the poodles from trashbags and hangers that wer popular in the 60's or 70's? Any help will be appreciated.

Pool Theme Birthday CakeI am making a birthday cake with a pool theme. On the top will be a pool (of course) with a beach ball and sour ring candy for a floaty and maybe a pool noodle. However, around the pool is giving me a bit of trouble.

Raw Silk Soap RecipeDoes anyone have a basic soap making recipe, using raw silk?

What is this plant? (Sweet Woodruff)I found it in the greenhouse, now it is growing in a half a gallon container outside. Rosettes are about 2" in diameter.

Travel Themed CenterpicesPlease suggest a craft project to be made with children for a centerpiece for a fundraising event with a travel theme, "A Child's Passport to the Future." Thank you!

Ellie (Labrador Retriever)Ellie is a 2 year old Labrador Retriever (American Line.)

Simple Tips to Save ElectricityWith the end of many states' electric rate freezes, the cost of electricity is rising at an alarming rate. Even if you're still protected under a frozen rate, it's not a bad idea to alter habits now.

Rock PaintingFind a rock that you would like to paint on. Wash it in warm soapy waster and let dry. Use acrylic paints to paint your rock. Let dry completely! Lastly, use acrylic finish spray to seal and weather proof your project.

Check Out Your Local State or County FairsEach and every year we go to the MN State Fair on opening day. This is already a thrifty move, as there are so many deals that day (otherwise known as Thrifty Thursday). We always make sure to visit the Education Building, where we gather no less than 200 free pencils, pens, rulers, and other school supplies.

A Remedy for a ToothacheFor a really painful toothache, dip a piece of cotton in vanilla and put it in the tooth, within 10 to 15 minutes you won't even know you had a toothache.

Use Old Silverware For Curtain TiebacksI wanted some unusual tie-backs for my curtains. So I had the idea to take two beautiful old silverplated spoons that I owned and I bent them back into a "U" shape.

Easy DoughnutsRecipe for Easy Doughnuts. Put margarine, sugar and salt in a bowl and add 4 cups hot water. Combine and add yeast. Put in remaining ingredients. Let rise and punch down and let rise again.

Chocolate Angel Food CakeTwo recipes for Chocolate Angel Food Cake