Thrifty Tip Contest (September 3 - 9, 2011)

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September 3 - 9, 2011	35

Tip: Beware of Drug Interactions

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

September 9, 2011

My father has been feeling incredibly ill lately. He has been suffering from muscle aches, weakness, vomiting, shaking, just to list a few. I visited him last week and noticed he had a huge load of medications he was instructed to take daily.

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Tip: Vegetable Water Blanching Timetable

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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 846 Posts

September 9, 2011

There have been a lot of requests for blanching veggies as of late so here's an easy timetable to follow. Be sure to check tenderness part way into the blanching guide times because freshness and size of vegetables vary.

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Tip: Safe Bathing for Babies

oSandi

September 8, 2011

When my babies were able to sit up on their own (6 months), they enjoyed sitting in a laundry basket inside a regular tub. This kept their bath toys within reach and allowed them to hold onto the sides to keep their balance.

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Cleaning Sandal InsolesI have a pair of sandals with faux suede insoles that had darkened with perspiration and dirt. It was unsightly and annoying until I tried washing them. I used a toothbrush and an enzyme household cleaner, although I'm sure soap would work as well.

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Disguising WiFi Box and All WiresI watch TV from my chair and seethe at the constant blinking WiFi box. I hate all those wires too. Recently I restored a fabric covered storage cube. It is the fourth of a set, three of which are now under my kitchen sink.

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Impromptu Taco SoupDH likes for me to throw stuff in a pot and make impromptu soup. Today I decided to brown some ground beef as I would for chili or spaghetti.

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Paint Your Porch Ceiling Blue To Deter PestsTo keep wasps and spiders from building their nests, paint your porch ceiling sky blue or a pale blue. This tricks the insects into thinking it's the sky. They won't build there.

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Safer Potato PeelingSo that you don't cut your fingers when using a potato peeler to peel potatoes, peel the rounded ends of the potato first, while holding the other half of the potato with your hand. Once you're done peeling the ends, peel the rest of the potato.

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Taking the "H" (Hassle) out of Homework!My grandson begins 2nd grade this year. My daughter found a $2 plastic tackle type box at the local toy store. She filled it with pencils, crayons, pencil grips, scissors, stapler, tape, etc., everything you would need for homework supplies.

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bread in wrapper that is twisted and folded down

Closing Bread Without Twist-TieGet rid of the annoying twist-ties used to close your bread bag. Simply twist the top of the plastic bread wrapper itself instead. I just hold the top and give the bread a quick twirl, then fold the wrapper back over the bread top.

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Cut a Tube to Get All the Cream OutMy mother-in-law taught me this during our visit this summer. When you have a stiff tube of product such as shampoo, moisturizer, or sunscreen and there's too little cream left to squeeze out, you can cut the tube crosswise into two sections.

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Cuticle Trimmers To Clean A HairbrushI was having problems removing the hair that gets tangled in my hairbrush. I looked around for something small enough to cut through the tangled mess and found a extra pair of cuticle trimmers. I just ripped down the length of the brush and pulled out the hair.

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Frugal Eating From The WildGet acquainted with the "wild" ones. Lamb's quarters grow wherever the ground has been disturbed, including your vegetable garden. Ask any farmer what to look for or get a reference book.

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Using a Back Scratcher to Retrieve Dropped ItemsI am not able to get down on my knees to retrieve something I dropped if it has ended up too far to just bend over and pick up. So one day I used my new back scratcher to bring the item closer to me.

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Baby Shampoo As Pet ShampooMy daughter recently moved and couldn't keep her little doggie. We have given her a new home with us. Her skin is sensitive so she had pet shampoo, and it was fairly expensive. When she ran out, I just bought baby shampoo.

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Bottle of Wal-Dryl and two hot dog pieces with pills inserted into holes made by mixer beater.

Make A Hot Dog Pill PocketI was advised to give Rosie 2 Benadryl a day. As soon as I find a way to sneak it to her with food, she figures it out and has learned to spit it out and then she runs off because she knows I'm going to give it to her anyway.

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Make Thai Coffee from Leftover CoffeeI used to freeze the leftover coffee in an ice cube tray for iced coffee, which I still do. I developed a fondness for Thai coffee so I decided to make my own version of it and everyone seems to like it.

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Non-Skid Computer Table Pad And Mouse PadIf you have a small computer table or desk; drape a furry blanket upside down over it, smooth side up; and place your computer there. This makes it hard to slide.

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Painted Vinyl RecordThis was painted by a nifty 79 year old friend. It is a 78rpm record. The picture hook can be seen in the centre. The reverse is untouched and can still be played. Now, that's better than throwing old 78's in the bin!

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Replacing Broken Stems on Cut FlowersYou can replace the stem of a flower that has broken off with a straw, the way florists sometimes do. This also works for the heads of artificial flowers. I just put a stem on a flower that I had scavenged off a wreath so I could put it in a ceramic vase the hubby gave me for my birthday.

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Sewing TipsI used to do a lot of sewing and it was so hard to get the patterns back in the package, so just put them in a large baggie and it keeps them nice and neat.

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Plastic bottle toilet paper holder hung sideways with leaf design embossed on it.

Storing Toilet PaperRinse and dry a 3 liter pop bottle. Then carefully cut off the top and bottom, near where the bottle starts to curve and there is flatness. Decorate in any way you choose to compliment your bathroom.

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Use A Clipboard To Store PlacematsUse a clipboard for storing place mats. It will hold several and if you mount it to the wall, it could be a decorative item.

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Use Chuck Roast for Stew MeatIt is much cheaper to use a chuck roast than packaged stew meat when you make a stew. It takes no time at all to cut the roast!

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Caring For Hair Appliances And AccessoriesTaking care of hair appliances is important considering how much we pay for things some use daily. When the occasion arises and I need mine, nothing is more frustrating than if it is not working properly.

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Cleaning a JuicerI've found the easiest way to clean my juicer is to use a plastic shopping bag in the cup that catches the "grindings" to save or freeze for baking. Then I take apart the juicer and rinse every part with warm water using a veggie brush immediately after using.

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Keeping an Inventory of Possessions in Case of DisasterKnow what you have before a disaster strikes by putting down on paper everything you have with serial numbers, make, and manufacturer. You can also take pictures of your items so they can be referred to if something should happen.

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Keeping Pets CoolThis tip works for both dogs and cats, although cats aren't as happy about it. When the temps rise as they have this summer, keep some wet bandanas in the freezer. When the temps start to soar, tie one around the neck of your pet.

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Opening Jars With ArthritisI have rheumatoid arthritis and so have a lot of trouble opening jars. I have found that running some hot water over the jars for a couple of minutes really helps. My family often tighten the lids very tight, and I get tired of asking someone to open them for me.

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Recording Email Addresses and PasswordsI have found that it is best to keep a hard copy of my e-mail address book and user names and passwords, just in case of computer loss or my memory failure. I use a 3 by 5 inch spiral notecard book.

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Use Syringe To Refill Travel Tubes Of LotionI have a 2 oz tube of lotion that is perfect for carrying my purse. Instead of purchasing a new travel tube whenever I've used up the lotion, I refill it from the larger tube/bottle I already have on hand which may be located anywhere else in the house.

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A pencil topper with a funny face and hair.

"Harry" the Pencil TopperThese make the erasers stay on the pencil and not fall off. Tommy the kitten is offering to pose in these pictures.

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Ripening Fresh Fruits You've PurchasedMost fruits we buy today in markets all across the country are picked while they are still on the very firm and slightly "green" side which allows them to be shipped without too much damage.

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Store Shoes And Accessories On...I live in a small space. I don't have a closet. So, how do I store my shoes and accessories? Bookshelves. I use bookshelves, with adjustable shelving, that I already own.

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Be Spontaneous When CookingWhen you cook, you need to be spontaneous. It may sound strange, but cooking is a little like trial-and-error. I was once making a banana milkshake when my sister suggested I put Coco Puffs in it. This came out delicious.

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