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Tip: How Many Hours Of Work Does It Cost?

October 21, 2009

We have a family of 8, including 4 teenagers who love stuff. Whenever we or they want to buy something, we have one simple rule: Never think of an item's price! Instead we think of how many hours we will have to work to pay for the item.

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Baby Oil for Tickling EarI had a tickling feeling in my ears. I went to the general practitioner and it didn't help. I warmed few drops of baby oil, and dropped it my ear and I never got it again.

Egg Salad Snack CrackerTry this idea instead of chips. Mix chopped, hard boiled eggs with a little mayonnaise to make a simple egg salad, then spread a little on top of an ordinary saltine cracker. Simple, delicious, less expensive, and more nutritious than a bag of chips.

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Halloween: Home Party for Sick KidsYears ago at Halloween I had two children who were not feeling well, so I did a rush job of planning a "party". We lived in a large, two story house, so here is what I did.

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Secure Ribbon on Spools With Rubber BandsInstead of using tape or pins to keep you rolls of ribbon from unwinding, I found that rubber bands are easier, quicker, and leave no holes or stickiness on the ribbon.

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Think Recycling Before You Throw Anything AwayContribute to your child's education and the earth's welfare at the same time! Teachers are always in need of odd items, they often spend their own personal money in order to have more effective teaching tools.

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Use Canned Tomatoes Instead of Spaghetti SauceUse diced or crushed tomatoes from a can in place of spaghetti or tomato sauce, and then add your own spices for an inexpensive, easy, and tasty sauce made to your liking.

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Use Cornstarch to Help Remove Pet MatsIf your dog is matted, before bathing them, use cornstarch and a wide tooth comb to un-mat them. The cornstarch absorbs the oil that sticks to the dirt and creates the mat. Trim all fur once doggy is dry.

Use Insect Repellent to Remove Permanent MarkerIf you every need to get permanent marker off of a hard surface (folder, notebook, counter, floor, etc.), use bug spray.

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Dryer Sheet for Tub CleanerUse dryer sheets to scrub the tub. Wet the tub down, and use an already used dryer sheet. For tough rings, you can use an unused sheet. It works so good.

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Extending the Life of SOS PadsFor many years I have been extending the life of SOS cleaning pads. The very first thing I do is get one of my recycled small plastic containers, one that has a good lid, and is big enough to easily cover the SOS pad.

Homemade Ant DeterrentTo get rid of ants, sprinkle wood ashes or add 1 Tbsp. ground garlic to 1 litre of water and spray.

Importance of Using a Potty Chair When Potty TrainingThis is a potty training tip. I never realized the importance of using a potty chair. My nephew was taught to use a regular toilet, not a potty chair. As he grew older, he was having trouble moving his bowels.

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Keeping Pets Out of CupboardsMy cat knows where the food is kept and is always trying to get inside. If it weren't for the child-locks left on the cupboards by the previous owner, he'd weigh double what he does! It's like watching a toddler, he gets into everything.

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Make Your Own Frozen PizzaIn our house, we love the convenience of throwing a frozen pizza on the pizza cooker, but I didn't like the expense or the lack of nutrition in frozen pizza's, so I started making my own.

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Movie Theater Floor CostumeCut the glass down the middle and hot glue upside down to shirt sleeve between elbow and wrist. Cover and all and add a straw to each "cup."

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Signed Bookplates for Special GiftsA lot of authors will send you signed bookplates when you send them a self addressed stamped envelope (use 2 stamps). Also include the name for the inscription. I gave several of these personalized bookplates as Christmas gifts one year.

Use Rubber Gloves To Pick Up Hot TurkeyTo take the hot turkey from the pan, use a new pair of rubber gloves. For the amount of time you will be holding the turkey, the heat does not go through and you have a tight hold on the turkey so you won't drop it or it won't fall apart before it gets to the cutting board.

Witch Hazel and Tea For Facial AstringentAfter I brew some green tea, I put the warm tea bags in a bowl and douse them with witch hazel which helps cool them off. I then put them on my face for a few minutes. It's a great natural astringent, and it brightens my face instantly.

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Donate Excess Food From Your Pantry or FreezerMy frugal self sometimes gets carried away with triple coupon offers and BOGO's. Then comes the day that I realize I have two large jars of mayonnaise, three bottles of ketchup, etc.

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Homemade Hand CreamIt makes your skin really smooth. Mix and put in a jar. If you want, you can add food color to it and put in a fragrance oil.

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Hot Water Could Cause Kidney Stones in PetsIn speaking to my veterinarian, she said that the minerals from the hot water tank would cause kidney stones and not to give water from the hot water tank to the pets.

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Link: Ask Uncle PhaedrusWhile trying, unsuccessfully as it turns out, to find a recipe for someone at ThriftyFun, I did find this very unusual website: Uncle Phaedrus Consulting Detective and Finder Of Lost Recipes

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Reuse Produce Bags for Food StorageThe clear fruit and veggie bags that I get at the grocery store (the ones in the fresh produce section that are on a roll) make excellent freezer bags. Because they're thin, I double them up.

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Save Pumpkin Seeds for ChickensIf you have chickens (or know someone who does) save the pumpkin seeds for them. Pumpkin seeds are a natural and safe dewormer for chickens!

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Sea shell soap dispenser.

Shell Soap DispenserI thought up this idea last night as I was looking around my house and seeing all these hand sanitizer bottles I have sitting around. As I am known for not liking to display commercial labels, I decided to get my supply of seashells out and decorate the outside of the bottles.

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Vinegar for Cleaning Kitchen Up GreasePlain apple cider vinegar with a paper towel does a great job of cleaning off the grease from our enameled stove!

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"Free Kittens" Stroller CostumeCut top and bottom out of box. Slide over stroller and tie or tape in place so seat of stroller is inside box. Tie or tape stuffed cats and kittens inside box so that they are looking over side.

Corn Maze Birthday PartyOne of my friends just had an awesome birthday party and I thought I would share it with ya'll! She picked us up in the morning and we drove to a corn maze. It was 8 acres!

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Halloween SongsHere are some Halloween songs from my younger days as a Mom. I Wish I Was an Orange Jack-O-Lantern (To the tune of "Oscar Meyer Wiener" jingle)

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Keep Potatoes from SproutingPutting an apple in a bag of potatoes will keep them from sprouting. Doesn't matter what kind of apple it is.

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Trade Unwanted Stuff With FriendsOne person's junk is the next person's treasure. The things you don't use around the house anymore and that wind up in a cupboard or garage, may make someone the happy owner of something they can really enjoy and/or use.

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Unemployed People Receive 20% K-Mart SavingsAccording to K-mart's website if a person is unemployed they can get an additional 20% savings on their own brand merchandise. There are a few requirements: ID and proof of unemployment.

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Use Old Luggage for StorageInstead of spending money on expensive storage bins just place your linens, seasonal clothing, photo albums, extra books, etc. in your luggage and slide under the bed.

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Using Oven Cleaner for Soap ScumThere are times that I have a problem with scum in my bathroom, whether it is on my sink, tub or toilet. Some of the bathroom cleaners do not work that well.

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Clean Windows With Dishsoap And WaterWhen used with a porous sponge, a good squeegee and dry towel for inside window seals, you can easily clean windows on both sides for a much improved view and additional solar heat for the cold winter months.

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Homemade ScoopNeed a large scoop say for bird feed or or something else? Save those laundry detergent jugs. Just wash out the empty container and be sure to keep the lid.

Remove Staples With Nail ClippersDon't have a staple remover? You can use a regular nail clipper to neatly pry out unwanted staples! My hubby discovered this while working at home.

Restoring Whites Washed With Red ClothingI accidentally washed two of my husband's white shirts with a red sheet, and of course they turned pink. Somebody told me to use Rit dye remover, but the store was out. So I bought Carbona.

Stop Children From ArguingI have a tip for children bickering. I have passed this tip along and had reports back at how amazing the results. I used this until my children were grown and now my grandkids get a dose.

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Substitute Cheaper Ingredients When CookingBy substituting cheaper ingredients for expensive ones, you can save some dollars. Some cookie recipes may call for butter, when you can use half margarine and half butter.

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Use Adjustable Chair for Low WorkDH and I are in our 70's and a few years ago, he went on a remodeling rampage. When he was putting down the ceramic tile in the living room, I suggested he take the task chair from the computer desk and put it on the lowest level.

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Uses for Leftover CoffeeInstead of reusing coffee grounds as some people do, I reuse the leftover coffee itself. It seems that nobody wants to drink the last cup or two in the pot in our house so, instead of throwing it down the sink, I blend it with the fresh pot.

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