Thrifty Tip Contest (September 26 - October 2, 2009)

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September 26 - October 2, 2009	42

Tip: Remove Batteries From Disposable Cameras

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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 846 Posts

September 30, 2009

Did you know there is an AA size battery, and sometimes a AAA battery, inside disposable cameras that is used to power the camera flash?

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Tip: Use Vinegar Instead of Dryer Sheets

Pati Mishler

September 28, 2009

Actually this has to do with laundry, I have been told this before, but I tried this last weekend. I was not happy with my dryer sheets; I would rather not use them. Our sons use them so we have lots of them.

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Add Brown Gravy Mix for Tastier Soup and StewsTo make tastier vegetables soups and stews, I always add a package of instant brown gravy mix for the last 15 minutes of cooking. It also gives them a wonderful color and well as concentrated flavor.

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Cooking With ChilesThe earlier you add fresh chiles to a recipe that you're cooking, the hotter the bite will be. If you like a more mild bite then add them to your recipe at the last possible moment.

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Personalizing Ornament Christmas CardsPersonalized family Christmas cards can be made at home. Find a card, old or new, which has large ornaments on the front, at least as many ornaments as members of the family.

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Pet Cover from Sweater SleeveWhen my cat had surgery, he wouldn't wear his plastic cone thing (to prevent licking his wound). So I made him a washable incision cover from the sleeve of an old cotton sweater. This will also make an easy pet sweater.

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Put Alarm Sticker in Your WindowIf you don't have a house alarm, you can always put an alarm system sticker in your window anyways! It may help deter burglars. Also, a car alarm can be used, if you can sleep with your car alarm remote with you.

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Recharging Shake FlashlightEver had a "Shake Flashlight" (Faraday Flashlight) go dead on you? They work on moving magnetic fields - so put the flashlight near to a transformer that is plugged in - right next to it! Maybe near a fan motor case while it is running.

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Uses for Popcorn TinsUsing the empty popcorn containers for storage of holiday things or if you need a small trash can for a room. You can spray paint the container and add whatever embellishment you want to match the decor!

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Using Bamboo Utensils for CookingIf you are buying bamboo items for cooking or serving, look for the telltale bamboo markings along the length of the item. Avoid anything that is made of little strips or you might be picking wood out of your dinner too.

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WD-40 and Razor Blade to Clean Shower DoorsWell water, soap, and age had left a permanent fog on the shower doors. There was also a cruddy hard substance at the bottoms of each door. Nothing would remove this cement-like crud. Nothing would remove the fog.

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Antiseptic Body WashMake a lovely antiseptic body wash by adding a few drops of tea tree essential oil to your shower gel or foam bath. Shake it well and enjoy!

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Check for Weevils in Stored FoodI had simmered down and deboned the carcass of a lovely broasted chicken for soup. The broth was perfect, as was the fresh veggies and spices that I added. Into my pristine soup, I proceeded to pour a box of rice and it was full of weevils.

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Hardy Kiwi 'Michigan State'I just discovered that there are kiwi vines that are now available for zone 3-9, so they are very hardy! I did find that they need a male kiwi plant to be with up to 8 other female kiwis.

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Product Review: Bissel Little Green Carpet CleanerI was painting my room a nice shade of navy blue; I stupidly moved my ladder and didn't pay attention to where I was going and knocked my paint can over on my CREAM CARPET.

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Pull Your Coupons Off Products Before CheckoutDon't expect the cashiers at the check out to pull coupons off of products for you! Some do but some do not! I have been disappointed several times about this.

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Removing Labels from JarsDo you like to save glass jars to reuse as storage, but sometimes have problems removing the labels? Using a razor blade or what I use is a razor box cutter, slice large sections of the label.

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Seeding Green PeppersSlice through each indentation along the length of the pepper. Grip the rounded end at the bottom side of the pepper and peel back toward the stem. It should automatically tear off along the stem.

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Shelf Liner for Securing Throw RugsMy husband scored several new oriental style rugs. The problem is that the smaller area rugs slipped on our linoleum flooring.

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Cleaning A Stinky VacuumI too have had to deal with stinky vacuums and smells in carpeting from cats and dogs. The best thing that I have found was the enzyme odor cleaner at the local Oreck store.

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Halloween: Bingo CostumeI play a lot of Bingo and this was really fun to dress up in and go play bingo. I saved all my cards that I used for the last few weeks. I put them in between plastic. I then taped them all over me and I went to Bingo as a Bingo card.

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Memory Book as a Milestone Birthday GiftWe just gave my mother-in-law a Memory Book for her 70th Birthday. We sent emails and letters to everyone in her email, address list and phone book. We asked them to write letters remembering funny or touching stories about her and how they met her.

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Skunk Odor Recipe Works for Pet StainsA recipe for cutting through skunk odor is great for cutting through pet stains as well. It's a mixture of peroxide, baking soda, and dish detergent. I mix a small bottle of peroxide, half a cup of baking soda, and a couple squirts of Dawn.

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Store Bread In Cereal BagsReuse cereal plastic bags to keep bread, buns, etc. fresh. They are very durable, too good to waste!

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Store Corn Cob Holders on Dry SpongeI read about a neat way to keep up with corn on the cob holders that I thought I'd pass along the tip. After they are washed, stick them into a clean dry sponge until the next use.

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Using Up Overripe FruitWhenever you have fruit that is close to going bad, instead of throwing it away, just cut, chop, or puree it in a blender and freeze in appropriate size containers for future baking or for yummy smoothies.

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Household Repair KitI put together my own little repair and tool box so that when I need to fix something quickly, I don't need to go to the shed and search for the tool I need.

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Jojoba Oil for Make Up RemoverUse up you eye make up remover and moister creams, cleansers and then buy jojoba oil to replace all three. This is what I have done and I am now saving money buying a natural oil which I get at my health food Store.

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Keeping Produce FreshWhenever I buy grapes, I always wash them right away for an easy snack to grab. To ensure they stay fresh as long as possible. I always stick a couple folded up paper towels in the bottom of the bowl or zip-lock bag.

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Make Your Own Peanut ButterIt's easy to save money on peanut butter. Buy bulk, unsalted peanuts and grind in a blender. Add salt as needed.

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Scented Bath SaltsMix all together and put into jars and use.

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Stretching Liquid Hand SoapTo make the soap last longer, I keep spare bottles and thin the soap down with water, usually 1 part soap to not quite 3 parts water.

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Use Different Wrapping Paper for Each PersonFor years now, I've been wrapping Christmas presents in a unique way. Each recipient gets his or her own paper!

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Use Your Vacuum for FleasIf you are having a problem with fleas, put moth crystals in your sweeper bag. When you vacuum, it sucks up the fleas and their larvae. It kills the fleas and keeps the larvae from hatching.

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Ask Hardware Store To Special Order Washing SodaFor all the people that can't find Arm and Hammer Washing Soda, Ace Hardware will order that and Fels Naptha for you. I just did it! I have spent lots of time tracking down those products. I sure hope this helps someone.

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Carpet Samples Under the Litter BoxI use rug samples under my cat litter box. I buy the samples at carpet stores. They are bound, various colors, and cheap. I usually can get them for $1 and in the color I want for my room.

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Give Savings Bonds for ChristmasSave a bundle on expensive toys that kids will out grow or destroy and start them in the right direction of learning how to save, buy savings bonds.

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Make a Hand With Plaster of ParisA great tip for one rubber glove was done in the sixties. We filled it with plaster of Paris and produced a slick hand, that was used for jewelry display or for Halloween fun.

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Reusing Milk SleevesWith the amount of milk my family goes through in a week, I was seeing too many litre milk sleeves going in the garbage. So now I cut them open along the top, wash them well and let them dry upside down.

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Storing Food for EmergenciesEverywhere I read about how we should be storing food due to fires, water shortage, etc. I store dry foods like rice, beans, oats, pasta, bulk foods and noodles by leaving them in their packages dating and storing them in plastic snap lid buckets.

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Use Sink to Mix Caramel CornWhen making homemade carmel corn, try this! Wash your kitchen sink very well, I even spray it with a little rubbing alcohol and dry with a clean towel.

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Use Vaseline on Birdfeeder to Keep Ants AwayTo keep the ants out of the hummingbird feeders, apply Vaseline or stiff hair jell to the hanger or wire of the feeder. The ants can go as far as the jell then they can't go further to get in the feeder.

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