Thrifty Tip Contest (May 14 - 20, 2011)

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May 14 - 20, 2011	39

Tip: Organize Food Storage Wraps In Magazine Holders

May 19, 2011

I use those plastic magazine holders in my kitchen to hold foil, waxed paper, saran wrap, etc. Just turn them on their back and insert the items.

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Tip: Dish Drainer for Filing

Sandi/Poor But Proud
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 969 Posts

May 17, 2011

I have just moved and ended up with five dish drainers. So, I was gathering them up to donate and thought of a way to keep a second one in the bedroom's office.

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Craft: Clay Sculpture

attosa
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts

May 15, 2011

It has been over a year now that I have been struggling without a full-time job. I have learned that it is not necessary to buy the greatest gift at the trendiest shops to please somebody for their birthday, Christmas, or any occasion.

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Collect Rain Water For GardenIt never seems to rain enough when I need water for my vegetable garden, so I had rain diverters put on the roof above two doorways and big plastic trash cans below.

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A garden of spring blooming flowers in purple, pink and white

Irish Spring Soap to Deter PestsIf you have trouble with wild cats, minks, or squirrels (or such pests) in your garden or flowerbeds then try grating up a bar of Irish Spring soap and sprinkle it sparingly throughout your garden and flowerbeds to keep them out.

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Score Cards with Ballpoint PenMany of us make our own cards. When it comes to using commercial scoring tools, you end up having a lot of money tied up in such a creative hobby.

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Cooling Dogs Down QuicklyIf your dog gets too hot outside running around and playing, besides giving them water, you can dab some rubbing alcohol on the pads of their feet. This will bring their temperature down enough for them to be quite comfy!

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Heating Up Store Bought PizzaWhen heating up store bought pizza, I had found that they recommend putting the pizza right on the oven rack. I did this and what a mess.

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Hiding a Garden HoseEven though I'm an avid gardener, visible hoses have always been an irritation to me! Gotta have them though! I hate those reels, but I hate them lying on the ground even more.

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Label Boxes by Room When MovingGo to your dollar/office supply store, and buy a packet of colored stickers; the type used as "price tags". They come in a variety of shapes and sizes - try to get the larger size.

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Make a Flag MagnetIf you still get phone books that have the magnets stuck on them from businesses, save them! You can use them to make cute magnets.

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Reuse Lenses From Broken Reading GlassesAt one point I ordered some 5X reading glasses online. The lenses were great, but the frames a bit flimsy and broke very quickly. I got the company to give me some new ones, but I was still left with the lenses from the broken frames.

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Speaker Cover for Hanging EarringsI came across these car speaker covers in a free box recently. Folks are always asking about how to keep earrings separate, and the car speaker cover's little holes are perfect for them.

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Toothbrush for Planting SeedsWhen planting seeds in the garden, an old toothbrush makes a very helpful tool. Use the end of the handle to dig little grooves for the seeds, then us the brush to gently cover the seeds with soil.

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Use Tape To Pick Up Glass BeadsIf you work with glass beads in your stitching, this tip might help to keep them in place. Wrap a piece of cellophane tape (sticky side out) on the forefinger of your non-stitching hand.

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Using Oven to Cook HamburgersI raised four children, along with lots of friends and cousins, nieces and nephews. We always ate plenty of ground beef, and they all loved hamburgers and cheeseburgers.

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Cleaning Lint From Hair DryersThe lint build up in a blow dryer can cause it to heat up. The screen in mine was very hard to reach because of the plastic bars on top.

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Fever Blister Home RemediesFor a home remedy for fever blisters on your mouth, make a paste with a drop of water and meat tenderizer. Dab the paste onto the blister.

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Freeze Garlic and PeppersI have found that garlic freezes beautifully. Thawed, it is just as good as fresh, but is soft. That works fine for me; I chop it a little, and it breaks down into the food nicely, especially if it is a long-cooking food like soup or stew.

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Garlic Oil to Prevent FleasI buy garlic pills (the gel-caps) and poke a hole in one gel-cap with a needle and squeeze the oil into my dogs food about 5 days a week.

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Include Note in Framed ArtWhen I frame my craft projects, I enclose a magazine or newspaper and a short note telling a little about myself, along with the current price of gas, housing, grocery staples, etc.

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Lace Tablecloth As ScreenOne window in our mountain cabin does not have a screen, so I tacked a lace tablecloth to the inside of the frame.

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Pine Sap for SplintersWith the weather warming, we can all get out and take a walk enjoying the beauty of nature. While you're walking, look for pine sap.

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Preventing Moldy BirdseedIn early spring, rake or sweep up the fallen seeds and hulls under a feeder. This prevents mold from forming and also keeps the seeds from from attracting pests like mice and shrews.

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Use Beans and Pasta For Children's CraftsWhen I was a Girl Scout Brownie troop leader, our little troop didn't have much money to spend on supplies for the "making art" segment of the meetings. One of the ideas that I came up with was not only very thrifty, but ended up being one the favorites.

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Aluminum Cooker for Baked PotatoesI raised four children. To save money and aluminum foil, I cook my baked potatoes in my 5 quart club aluminum cooker. Place clean potatoes in pan with about an inch and a half of water.

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Bath Soak For Sore MusclesSafe, all natural bath soak is easy to make and relaxes your tired sore muscles. Take 2 cups of Epsom salts and 2 cups of baking soda, mix together well and add 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil or a combination of oils.

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Buy Men's DeodorantI was looking at deodorant/antiperspirant and noticed that the men's had more in it than the women's did, for the exact same amount of money.

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Download Books From LibraryI have a small Netbook computer and I also like to read. I discovered I can download books from the library to my Netbook free.

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Filling Nail Holes in WallTo fill nail holes in your walls where pictures once hung, mix up a couple of teaspoons of cornstarch and add water until it's a putty-like consistency. It dries relatively quickly and works like a charm.

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Getting Dogs To Swallow PillsMy dog Gracie weighs about 20 pounds and has to take a small pill twice a day, every day. I just press it into a miniature marshmallow (being sure the pill is totally covered) and it becomes a treat!

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Make Each Mile CountWith gas being as high as it is it is very important to most of us to learn to handle as many chores as possible with fewer trips into town.

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Recipe for HappinessA recipe that I hope everyone everywhere can utilise to the best of their abilities under any circumstance.

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Seal Costume Jewelry with Nail PolishI prefer to buy inexpensive costume jewelry, rather than spend tons on the real thing. To prevent costume jewelry from tarnishing, seal it with clear fingernail polish.

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Seal Plastic Bag to Make AirtightTo make an airtight seal on a plastic bag, use a sharp knife to cut an inch or two off the top of a water bottle or any other plastic bottle that has a screw on lid.

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Squeeze Bottle for Watering PlantsSave your liquid dishwasher squirt bottles and use them for watering your plants. Just wash them out well, refill with plain water, and squirt it where you want to water. This is also a great way to water hard to reach areas.

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Use Micro-Fiber for NapkinsInstead of using paper napkins or short lived cloth napkins, I bought a stack of 8" x 8" micro-fiber cloths in the mid 90's. They can absorb 8 oz (1 glass) of water, each.

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Spaghetti Instead of ToothpicksAll five of my children love when I make homemade flautas for dinner. As I was preparing to fill the tortillas for frying, I found that someone had used the last of my toothpicks for a school project! Oh no!

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Laptop Cover Using Crown Royal BagsI used two Crown Royal bags and took a side out and sewed the two together. I had to work a little to get the pulls to work, but once I did, it fits our little laptop just perfectly.

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