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Tip: Use Teething Gel for Minor Injuries

May 4, 2010

I recently burned the heck out of my finger while using hot glue for a project in my daughter's room. The pain was horrendous so I found some baby Oragel and put that on my burn. It immediately stopped the pain.

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Tip: Dealing With Unsolicited Phone Calls and Messages

Judy = Oklahoma
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May 3, 2010

If you receive unsolicited phone calls and text messages even though you are on the Do Not Call registry, you can file a report with the FCC. But there is something else you can do; report them to the company who's phone service they are using!

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Add Green Tea To SmoothiesUse chilled, unsweetened green tea as the replacement for juice or milk in smoothies. The tea is cheaper per serving and provides antioxidants without the sugar of juice.

Joke Book for Mother's DayFor Mother's Day, after quizzing my mom about what she wanted/needed, one of the things my mom requested was a joke book. I considered checking a used bookstore for a unique and inexpensive joke book but am making one myself for cheap!

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Making Children's Pants LastI suppose I am the "frugalist" gramma ever and my daughter-in-law is the "frugalist" mommy. When my granddaughter was a crawl around baby, I made her a pair of denim pants with elastic in the waist - no decoration, just little denim pants.

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Protectors for Outside CushionsWant to leave those outside chair cushions outside but keep them protected? Make a "pillowcase" from heavy MM clear plastic, cut slits where the ties of your cushions are, bring the ties out through the plastic, and tie as you would secure your cushions.

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Removing Candle Wax from Jars?If you spill hot wax on fabric, wood, plastic, etc., place it in the freezer overnight. In the morning it should pull right off. This also works for getting leftover wax out of candle holders once the wick is spent.

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Removing Pet Stains and OdorsTo make your own pet stain odor remover, measure 4 oz. of hydrogen peroxide (sold in bottles of 3% to 6% of H2o2) in a glass measuring cup.

Save Money by LetterI have an easy and fun way to save money for extras (like a new flat screen TV for my kitchen). I started saving dollar bills by initials in the serial number. In January, I saved "A" bills, in February, "B" bills, and so forth.

Shoe Lift to Relieve Back PainI am an orthotist that treats for scoliosis. About one quarter of the people with scoliosis also have a leg length discrepancy. The patient will usually have pain in their back where the dimple is to the side of the spine.

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Use Rosemary For SkewersRather than buying skewers I use branches off of my rosemary bush. I use a knife to put a point on the branch and "thread" on onions, pineapple, chunks of chicken and bell peppers. The taste imparted when put on the barbecue is heavenly.

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Keep a Journal By Your ComputerI keep a journal type notebook with me at the computer. I write down tips, valuable information, recipes, websites, etc. I have anything from what to include in a pet first-aid kit, the ASPCA poison control phone number and crafts I'd like to do with my grandaughter.

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Keep Lower Windows Closed In Hot WeatherI've sat and thought about it and tried it and learned that if you open the top portion of a double hung window about an inch or two on both floors of your house, keeping the bottom window closed. Turn on the attic fan and your ceiling fans if you like.

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Make Your Own Wine CoolersStore bought Wine Coolers are expensive so here are a couple of tips to make them yourself for a lot less money. No matter whether homemade or not, they are refreshing on a warm Spring or Summer day.

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Mark Your Purchases When Shopping With A GroupWhen you go shopping with other people, take return labels along. Stick one on your packages and at a glance you all know which package belongs to who. Saves time when you get home and are tired.

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My Garden is Like Life

My Garden is Like LifeThe garden is like people. All sorts of different kinds, colors, some that are beautiful, some functional only. There are those which are delicate with special needs, and those which are hardy.

Organizing Jewelry With Ice Cube TraysUse ice cube trays to organize jewelry. A few trays will fit nicely into your bureau drawer, and you can use the divided compartments to keep earrings together and to separate small-chain necklaces.

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Toiletries Gift Bag For Mother's DayMy mother will be 75 in June, and it is hard to buy for her because she is content with the simple things in life so I decided to buy her a supply of body wash, shampoo, deodorant, air freshener,and also some sweets, etc.

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Use Salt On Carpet SpillsWhen spills happen on the carpet and you can't get that last bit of dampness out pour salt on the spot. The salt naturally draws out the moisture and then you can just vacuum it up after. This is particularly helpful for pet or child pee-pee spots on the rug.

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Using Bleach as a Weed Killer?It is expensive to kill weeds by using weed killer. You can use household bleach which works better.

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Best Homemade CleanerI take a dollop of bleach and add it to an empty spray bottle. I then add a dollop of Dawn liquid detergent (this one seems to work the best because it's a grease cutter) Finally I fill the bottle with water.

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Book Review: Earlene Fowler's Benni Harper SeriesFor any reader out there who enjoys mysteries as well as family life and quilt-making may I suggest Earlene Fowler's "Benni Harper" series. There are 13 of them, each named for a quilt pattern, and they just get better and better from number one to number 13.

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Easy Vanilla FrostingA simple vanilla frosting is a handy thing to always have on hand. I mix confectioner's sugar into heavy cream until I get the consistency I want, then stir in a few drops of vanilla to taste. It can be stored in the fridge for a couple of months.

Frighten Deer with Plastic BagsTo keep deer out of your vegetable garden and off of your fruit trees,place white plastic grocery bags on the fence at intervals. The white bags will blow in the wind and the deer will not enter.

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Keep Child's Quotes In A JournalMy 7 year old grandaughter says the most thoughtful things to me. I got the idea to start writing down the things she says. I purchased a beautiful journal which so reminds me of her.

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Make "Lasagna" From Leftover MacaroniLeftover macaroni with tomato sauce can be transformed to lasagna (instead of using lasagna noodles). Just add some fresh vegetables and cheese.

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Protect Garden Plants With Wire BasketA wire in-basket can work hard outside too. Turn one upside down and place it over young plants to protect them from curious cats and other creatures.

Reuse Plastic Containers for Craft PaintI enjoy craft painting and I always need something to mix colors in. I normally use Styrofoam egg cartons. I started saving Buddy's dog food containers and and the other day hubby needed some brown/tan paint to repaint a dog statue that was left for the path garden.

Reusing Yard Sale Price StickersThe yard sale season has begun in the area where I live. I have already purchased many items this year that were priced with either "store-bought" price stickers or purchased labels with the price hand-written.

Store Super Glue In Your RefrigeratorI keep superglue in my refrigerator. I have a small tube that is at least 8 years old now, and it's still good! I just put the top back on when I'm done using it, and keep it upright in the butter compartment on the inside door.

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Thank Your Mother-In-Law On Mother's DaySend a thank you note to your mother-in-law on your husband's birthday. It meant a lot to my mother-in-law to know I appreciated all she did to give me the man I married. Also it goes a long way to building a good relationship with a mother-in-law.

Use Safety Pin to Mark Front When SewingWhen I make sweaters for myself or family, I mark the front of the sweater on the right side with a small safety pin. I use safety pins for holding sweater pieces together for sewing them. They are small and easy to spot.

Deterring Dogs from Bone Meal FertilizerPlanting bulbs can really enhance your landscaping. Use a little bone meal to help fertilize each bulb (place about a teaspoon full under each bulb).

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Embroidered Wedding Veil

Embroidering a Wedding VeilTo make a beautiful "embroidered" wedding veil that isn't expensive, do the following: Make a basic veil out of tulle. Draw a basic design on the veil using permanent marker. Use embroidery floss (all strands) and a narrow embroidery needle to sew the pattern onto the veil.

Freezer Jam InformationThere have been a couple of people asking this month about freezer jam and jelly, or easy in general jam and jelly recipes. So I thought this link would be a good share with the entire ThriftyFun Family for easy reference.

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Know Your Computer Repair PersonWhen you hand over your computer to a repair service, do you realize that once they get your computer to function, EVERY bit of personal (and possibly financial) information is at their disposal.

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Moving Heavy FurnitureWhen moving furniture on carpet, place a magazine with a glossy cover on all corners. This will make moving the furniture easy. When moving furniture on wood floors, place a wash clothes folded in fourths on all corners and move with ease.

Protect Seedlings With Recycled Plastic BottlesI planted these small delicate plants on a very nice day, and then of course this morning the wind started blowing. So, I got some 2 liter bottles that I had in my recycling bin. I also had some water bottles saved for recycling too.

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Remove Wax from Votive Candle HoldersTo remove candle wax from container after it has burned, place in the freezer. The wax will harden and makes removal much easier.

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Store Bar Soap UnwrappedKeep an extra bar of soap unwrapped to let it harden while using another one. It will last much longer and you benefit from the nice smell.

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Tips For Remembering NamesI make it a point to shake hands with each person, which gives me time to repeat their name and ask a question that will hopefully relate them to someone I know or where they work for later reference.

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Buy Postage Stamps to Help Pet SheltersI wanted to share this with fellow pet lovers because it's for such a wonderful cause and I think this is a great thing to spread around!

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Finished purse.

Craft: Little Girl's PurseWhat little girl wouldn't love another purse, we girls just can't have enough purses. This one is so easy to make. Just cut two shapes and join them with a short zipper. Sew the raw edges together, with the right sides together and slip some bright beads on wire for a handle.

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Mark Corners On BedspreadHave a bedspread, such as all one color chenille, that is hard to tell where the corners are, making it hard to place on the bed? Take a piece of ribbon or embroidery floss a shade lighter. From the back, make a stitch, tie if off and leave tails a couple inches long.

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Mom's Money JarSince I no longer work outside the home, I've been looking for ways that I have my own money. My husband hands over his check and never questions where it goes, but it is just not the same.

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Paper Towel Rolls for SeedlingsI save the cardboard centers from toilet paper. These are excellent for starting seeds for my garden in the early spring. When the conditions are right for planting, I simply plant seedling in its cardboard core.

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Sitting While Sewing and IroningWhen sewing bags and crazy quilt purses, I am sitting a lot of the time. I have had 2 back surgeries, and can't stand for long periods of time, so what I did was set up my ironing board at a right angle to my sewing machine and lowered it to a comfortable height.

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Use Caution When Trying Home Cleaning TipsI tried using SPF 30 sunscreen to get black marker pen out of my white leather sofa and it did not work! I also tried nail polish remover which stripped the leather and ruined my sofa. Do not assume that this will work!

No Mess Frozen RollsFind a good dinner roll recipe that states it will freeze well. Cut the rolls and place one dinner's amount inside a wax paper pocket and insert into a freezer zipper bag. Tomorrow, this weekend, next week, you just pull out one of the bundles to thaw.

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