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Tip: Inexpensive Chair Covers For Wedding

April 15, 2011

Anyone who has thrown a semi-formal party or planned a wedding knows that chair covers are a huge cost. I'll let you in on a secret. Pillowcases.

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Tip: Teach Children That Abuse Is Not A Sign Of Love

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Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 216 Posts

April 15, 2011

I am sure you will be able to picture this scene quite easily: Little Anna is playing with her friends during recess at school. Little Billy runs up to her and pushes her, and runs off laughing.

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Candle Earring HolderOrganize and decorate at the same time with post earrings! I have purchased inexpensive scented pillar candles, not to burn, but to use as a "holder" and display of my post earrings.

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Link: What is PassoverPassover begins at sundown on Monday, 4/18/2011. (The Jewish day begins at sundown the previous day according to the Gentile calendar.) Here's an interesting link on Jewish traditions and holidays:

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Product Review: San Tech Hydro-Sil Baseboard HeaterBeware of this heater! This is our second try with it and our last. The first one lasted 2 years and the switch burned up! We had to pay postage and shipping to return it. They did send a new one and it took forever.

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Raised Beds Using Cardboard BoxesThis year I want to try raised beds in my garden, but I don't want to spend any money on purchasing the wood necessary to make them, plus all the work involved. So I came up with this idea - why not use cardboard boxes from the grocery stores?

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Picture of sharpening scissors with aluminum foil.

Sharpen Your Scissors With Aluminum FoilFor an easy way to sharpen scissors, fold a piece of aluminum foil three or four times, then cut through it several times with your scissors.

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Weigh Yarn to Ensure You Have EnoughSince I am so thrifty that I purchase all my yarn at thrift stores, I don't usually get full skeins. After being disappointed by running out of yarn during a project, I finally pulled out my food scale and now I weigh my yarn to make sure I have enough for my project.

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Beware Self Cleaning Feature On GE OvenAbout a year and a half ago DH and I bought a GE self cleaning oven I ran the self clean feature twice per their instructions. It got so that the latch would slip down and block the oven door when I was baking something.

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Carbonated Water For Fluffy PancakesFor a lighter, fluffier pancakes, substitute carbonated water for the water called for in mix.

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Dust with Fabric Softener SheetsUse a fresh dryer sheets to dust rustic wood. Works great!

Homemade Dog RunTo train my very small dogs for outdoor potty training, I used chicken wire (about 2 feet tall) and made a circle about the size of a small kiddie pool.

Keep Computer Cables From Falling Behind DeskUse binder clips to hold your cables to keep them from falling behind the desk.

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Link: Free Wireless Router For Comcast CustomersComcast customers can get a 'free' wireless router. The catches are that they won't set it up for you and there is a $10 shipping fee. Other than that, it's a pretty nice wireless router. Here is the website to order:

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Put Jar of Water in Toilet TankTo use less water and save money, I fill a empty, clean mayonnaise or pickle jar with water and leave the lid off the jar. I then flush the toilet and put the jar of water in the tank as it is refilling.

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Remember Your Membership DiscountsUse your Costco or AAA memberships for discounts on movie tickets. Both offer discounts to members. Check your benefits packages, and you may find that cheap tickets are a perk to having a membership!

Using Plastic Bags When Freezing FoodsWith gardening season upon us here in Nebraska, it puts canning and freezing produce in mind. We put up a lot of corn at one time and one thing to remember is to cool your vegetables or meat out well before bagging it.

Check Compost for SeedlingsCheck your compost bin for sprouts of "mystery plants". One of the most frequent in my bin, and also popping up in the garden where I have spread compost around my roses, etc. is tomatoes.

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Grass Stain Remover

Grass Stain RemoverFor a cheap grass stain remover that truly works, combine equal portions of white vinegar, liquid dish washing soap, and water. Shake well and work the solution into the spot. Let stand a few minutes and then launder as usual.

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Keep Cake Ingredients At Room TemperatureTo help your cakes rise higher, have all ingredients at room temperature.

Keeping Cats Out Of Flowerbeds?How do I stop cats from going in the garden?

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Keeping Litter From Sticking to the Cat BoxAn application of non-toxic paste wax to a new litter box will keep clumping litter from sticking to the sides and it will be much easier to clean.

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Save Lids for CraftsIt amazes me how many food and drink products I use on a daily basis that have lids on them. I have found ways to use them in craft projects, but they also make a great little dish for those little gluing or mod-podge moments.

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Use Lard for Pie CrustsLard always makes the best pie dough.

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Cleaning Cast Iron PansSometimes a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet needs more than just a simple scraping/wiping to get it ready for the next job. In those cases, I used to soak mine in hot water in the sink.

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Crack Camper Windows For Smoother RideI learned this tip from friends who not only camped, but owned a campground. It works wonderfully! When traveling with a travel trailer, always crack open a front window on the left side of the camper, and a right window on the back side of the camper.

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Necklace and earrings.

Craft: Shell Jewelry SetI had fun creating this necklace set made with shell beads and tiny glass accent beads.

Dental Floss When Gathering FabricIf, when gathering fabric or other material, your thread always breaks right at the most crucial time, I have found that using plain dental floss is wonderful. I use a zigzag stitch on my sewing machine.

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Explaining Medical Procedures to ChildrenI am a great-grandmother. My oldest is almost 50 and the youngest just turned 34, so I learned these tips many years ago. These concern going to the dentist, having the tonsils out, or any hospital procedure.

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Freeze Lemons For JuiceWhen my refrigerator got too cold and froze some produce, I learned that this is not necessarily a loss. I chopped the celery while still frozen and it cooked in stuffing perfectly well.

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Frugal ToysWhen my three children were younger and money was tight, we would find ways to add to their toys without purchasing items. One of the things the girls loved was a silver tray and tumblers just the right size for Barbie. The silver tray was the top of a Nestle's Quik box.

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Invigorating Ginger BathHere's a really nice mild, yet invigorating, mixture enough for one soak in the bathtub that serves as a wonderful circulation stimulant. Oh, and the baking soda as an ingredient aids in detox of the body too!

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Keeping Grilled Meats MoistDo you like moisture in your meat after grilling? When grilling meat, salt it after cooking. If you salt meat or poultry before grilling, the salt will draw out the moisture and make it dry.

Link: Shop With iGive To Donate To CharitiesI found a site called iGive.com. It gives a percentage of my online purchase amounts to this charity when I shop stores through their site. These are online stores that I shop from anyway.

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Power Washer for Spring Yard CleanupMake spring clean up a breeze! Rent a 2800 psi power washer for 1/2 a day. Use it to blow leaves and debris out of flower beds without damage or raking! Blow it into the yard and then mulch it up with your mower.

Renovate Old ClothesRe-use clothing parts to renovate clothes in trouble. For instance, if sleeves on a shirt are too short, cut them off just above the cuff and sew on some cut-off sweatshirt sleeves from a too-small or stained garment.

Start Heater Before Car is WarmThis is especially for people who live in pretty cold climates, but it's probably a very good idea anywhere. When it is cold and you get in your vehicle to drive, turn your heater up all the way as soon as you start the engine.

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Switch Watch To Other Wrist As ReminderI always wear my jewelry (watch and bracelets) on my left arm. To help me remember something, I just remove all the jewelry and put it on my right arm. One glance is a constant reminder.

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Ten Best Ways to SaveI am always looking for ways to save money and have compiled a list of the 10 best ways to save.

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Use Half Of Dryer SheetsWhen using fabric softener sheets, cut them in half. They work just exactly the same as a whole sheet does.

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Using Panty Hose with a Run in One LegWith being a waitress for 23 years, I went through a lot of pantyhose, and 9 times out of 10, only 1 leg got snagged resulting in a run. When this happens, tie a knot in the bad leg before washing and save that pair.

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Washing Plastic Food CoversPurchase the shower cap looking plastic covers for containers at the dollar store, to save on plastic wrap. When they are dirty I put them in a washing bag made for delicates and throw it in with my laundry.

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Wire Hanger Cookbook HolderTo hold your cookbook open and slightly upward to read it easier, you'll need a wire coat hanger. Bend the two arms of the hanger toward each other until they form at least at a 90 degree angle from each other.

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Homemade ButtermilkEarlier in the week, I wanted to make some biscuits but noticed I was out of buttermilk, and didn't want to go to the store. I had an old buttermilk container in the fridge and decided I'd make my own.

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Other Uses for Shaving CreamI was inspired to find a thrifty substitute for a very expensive cleaning paste I saw on TV, $20 for two tubs with two diamond fiber sponges. I used a $1.83 can of shaving foam and half of a scrubby pad I bought at Dollar General.

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Remembering Reusable Shopping BagsEven though I'm doing better at remembering to bring my reusable bags with me when I shop, I still forget! And when I'm in a hurry and don't have time to run back to my car to get them, it's maddening!

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Search the Manufacturer's Site for Operation ManualsWhen you buy a second hand small kitchen appliance or lawn mower, visit the company website if you need a manual. Often you can print a manual from the website or they might email a file of one to you.

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Tea Bag SachetHang a spiced tea bag in your closet or put one in your bureau drawers for an inexpensive, sweet-smelling sachet.

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Use Sugar to Dust Your Cake PansIf you like sweets, this is for you. Next time you bake sweet bread or muffins, try greasing and sugaring the pan instead of greasing it and flouring. You will love the slight hint of added sweetness

Using Perfume For Scented Tealight CandlesWe all have perfumes and colognes sitting around that we no longer wear. So instead of doing nothing with them; I CAREFULLY spray, or drop, a little into the bottom of a candle votive and insert an unscented tea-light candle.

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Velveeta Mexican CheeseWhen making all the different chili dips with cheese put in, why not use Velveeta's new Mexican Cheese? Boy, that gives a real nice zip.

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Washing Zip-lock Bags for Re-useTurn those plastic bags wrong side out when you wash them. It is much easier to get them clean, especially in the corners.

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Freezing Corn on the CobThis may be a little early in the season, but as I used the last of my corn from the freezer for dinner tonight, it reminded me to share this with everyone. Over the years, I have tried many times to freeze corn on the cob. Most instructions say to blanch and cool.

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Marking Where Bulbs are PlantedWith spring finally here, it's time to get outside and plant some flowers, vegetables and bulbs. I usually forget what I have planted where. Now I just find a nice sized rock and with a permanent marker I write the name on the rock.

Relax During The HolidaysIn today's world it's rush, rush, rush! People are trying to jam in as much as they can, thinking they will miss out on something if they don't. My advice for the holidays is - relax. It's pretty way out there and very old fashioned, but just relax.

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Save Patterns For Future UseWhen I make something, I always save a pattern; whether it be hard copy or computer copy. I may want to reuse it later and it will be easily accessible filed away in a filing cabinet or on my hard drive.

Serving Tuna Salad In RollsA new way to serve tuna or egg salad, is by cutting off the top of a hard roll, "hollowing" it out, and filling it with tuna or egg salad. Add onions, tomatoes, and lettuce and put the top back on. You can add anything else that you like on it.

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Substitute Olive Oil For Healthier CakesYou can substitute the same amount of olive oil instead of regular oil when baking cake. You get essential Omega 3 fatty acids found in salmon by using the olive oil.

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