Thrifty Tip Contest (October 1 - 7, 2011)

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October 1 - 7, 2011	38

Tip: Banana Dogs

Marty Dick
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 169 Posts

October 7, 2011

Like most people, I was raised on peanut butter sandwiches. I was hungry and in a hurry and in need of a quick jolt of energy so I took a hotdog bun, spread it with peanut butter and stuffed a whole banana in it.

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Tip: Use Mirror for Dry Erase Board

Faye Lewis

October 5, 2011

I have been using dry erase markers on my bathroom mirror to list appointments and things to do. You can use a different color for each subject and/or family member.

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Tip: Caring For Long Hair

Mistie

October 3, 2011

My hair is extremely long, below my waist, and naturally very curly. Due to the length of my hair, it pulls much of my curl out. I've learned many things about dealing with long hair.

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Add Extra Touch to Inexpensive Greeting CardsSince I frequently send cards, I buy a supply of them at yard sales and dollar stores to have on hand. While they have attractive pictures on the fronts and include thoughtful messages inside, most of the cheaper cards have no color inside.

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Bedtime Shopping GameIf you are having trouble getting your young children to bed without a fight, try this bedtime shopping game to solve nightly struggles. Half an hour before bedtime, set a timer for 30 minutes and bring out the toy shopping cart.

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Clip holding the plaque attached to the wall.

Binder Clip For Small ArtworkI had this great little wooden plaque that kept falling over when I bumped the desk. It had no hole or hanger in the back, so I came up with this solution. I simply put a binder clip on it and hung it up.

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Making Low Fat Mashed PotatoesI had changed my recipe for potatoes to save calories, as well as, to not have so much bad fat in them. I do use a small amount of mayo (fat free) instead of tons of butter or milk or other "not so good for you" ingredients all of which he cares less about.

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Measuring Out Morning CerealFor my weight control, I have found a way for me to help share with you. I buy two or three boxes of cereal at a time. Sometimes I get up too late to cook breakfast.

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Remove Pet Hair with Dry SpongeA dry sponge, such as those designed for kitchen use or for washing a car, is an excellent magnet for pet hair on upholstered furniture. Just rub the sponge across the furniture and pet hair clings to it like magic.

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Refunds For Reebok Easy Tone ShoesReebok recently settled with the FTC for a 25 million dollar settlement for deceptive advertising. You can go to the link below to request your refund for having been duped. The merchandise must have been purchased after December 5, 2008.

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Tips For Making BedsI have an easier way of making a bed up. When I make my bed in the mornings, I don't go around the bed five or six times. I do one side of bed completely before going to the other side.

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US Map Puzzle to Mark Your TravelsI recently made a trek from Oregon to Illinois, then drove from there to Virginia and back to Oregon. When I got back, I got to thinking of where I have lived and traveled, and it turns out to be over half the United States!

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Decorating With Artificial PumpkinsTo preserve your decorator pumpkin and protect it from bacteria, mix a tablespoon of bleach with a quart of water and use a cloth to wipe it inside and out.

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Fast Microwave BroccoliThis is a trick for people who microwave a lot of food. I keep a bag of frozen broccoli in the refrigerator freezer. People pour out a little serving with each meal. It takes only a minute in the microwave to come out perfectly hot and steaming.

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Food Safety with Bulk PurchasesAs part of my frugal shopping plan, I often buy products in large quantities to save money. That means I have to repackage some of those items once I get home.

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Get the True Cost of a Service Before Signing UpMore and more of our utility companies are offering a low cost rate for X amount of time at a very good price to lure you into signing up for their service. Cable and cell phone companies are the worst.

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Making Your Cut Flowers Last LongerAnother tip for keeping flowers fresh and even for revival is to put some fizzy clear lemonade into the water. This will revive them fantastically.

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Pickle Juice for Clogged DrainsWe all have had clogged drains and like many I go to my faithful baking soda and vinegar. Which I did 2 times. I must tell you that usually this always works, even if you notice a drain that is slow to drain.

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Seal Stored Foods With Plastic WrapMy stored foods keep fresh two weeks longer by placing a 4 inch square of clear plastic wrap on top of the container before placing the lid on. This acts almost as well as a vacuum seal in preventing air from seeping in.

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TP tin holder with lid on and extra roll on top.

Store Rolls of Toilet Paper in Pretty TinRecently a TP company started a campaign for a can that keeps your rolls pretty. Well, I personally think the idea is valid with my own tin. And it helps when I think I am out of TP and I now know I have two rolls in reserve.

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Hard Boiled Egg TestTo test if an egg is hard boiled or still has a way to go in the pot, try this: Remove from hot water and lay gently on it's side on the counter top. Spin it; if it spins nicely it is boiled.

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Incense Stick in Flower ArrangementI love the smells of Fall. I have a decorative bouquet of flowers that I bought at a garage sale for $4. And a table for $10. I might bring it in once it freezes outside so it won't break.

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Product Review: Magic MeshAnyone who watches TV has seen the commercials for the Magic Mesh screens. Well, I was trying to come up with a doggy door of some sort without cutting a hole in my glass door.

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Removing Adhesive Labels from Glass JarsI paint glass jars and find at times the labels are nearly impossible to remove without using chemicals. I found a much easier way and it's far less frustrating.

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Reuse Pictures On Address Labels As StickersMany address labels have a small picture to the left of the address. By carefully cutting between the picture and address, we salvage strips of picture stickers that we give to our young grandchildren.

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Scrabble - Cooking EditionIf you like word games and you like food and/or cooking then you're really going to love Scrabble Cooking Edition! I am asking for one for Christmas. Oh, and if you know other word loving foodies your Christmas gift is solved for them too :-)

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Shelf Unit End StorageI have a lot of these shelf units. The cool thing about them is the support rods have holes in the shelves themselves.

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Thrifty Scouring PadWe can get a little extra use from aluminum foil before we discard it by wadding it up to make a scouring pad. This will even work to polish steel sinks and aluminum ware.

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Emergency clothing and shoes in cardboard box.

Keep Emergency Clothes in Your CarI was stuck in the Chicago Storm of the Century in January/Feb and literally could not get out my home doors. I was luckier than some who were stuck in their cars overnight and could not go home.

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Product Review: Logitech Back Lit KeyboardEven if it was a regular keyboard with no lighting, I would still love it because of how ulta-thin it is. It also has rubber pads on the bottom and doesn't slide all over my desk. I also really like the way the keys feel. It is by far the best keyboard I've ever had and I enjoy using it.

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Purple pill pouch with gift cards inside.

Recycled Card HolderI've discovered a nice way to hold all your gift cards, grocery store reward cards, driver's license, or ID card. If you or someone you know is taking birth control pills, you know that each prescription comes with a little purple velvet pill carrying case.

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Reuse Glass Candle Holders As GlassesI found that once a candle, for example, Glade, has been used and there is the left over amount of wax in the glass, that they can be used as nice drinking glasses for orange juice or even that evening mixed drink with ice.

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Brag book organizer with postage stamps in one sleeve.

Use Small Photo Album for IdentificationBuy one of those Grandma's Brag Books with the cellophane pages for showing off pictures. Keep your stamps, medicine list, driver's license, proof of insurance, and car registration in each of those clear cellophane pages that are meant to hold/show off pictures.

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Easy And Fast ApplesauceI lived for years near a northern California apple cider and apple juice bottler. My mom would always make apple butter and applesauce when the apples were brought in from harvesting.

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Organizing Store Frequent Shopper CardsMany stores offer "frequent shopper" cards that look like credit cards. These were always in my wallet, but they were hard to find and keep organized. I took all the cards I use, punched a hole in the corner of each one, then put them all on a keyring.

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Potato For Athlete's FootTry using a potato for killing athlete's foot, yes it works! I had my ex-husband use every cream and ointment, even scheduled a doctor's visit for this awful, itchy, bothersome, and sometimes smelly problem.

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Thicker Pizza CrustsWe make a lot of homemade pizzas and I've discovered how to make a thicker crust using the store crust mixes. Follow the package instructions, then cover the ball of dough and let it "rest" for a half an hour.

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Hole punch, small card, and decorative brads.

Use Hole Punch to Attach Decorative BradWhen attaching a decorative brad, it is better to punch a hole first (I use 1/16 inch hole punch) and then insert the brad, rather than jamming the brad through the paper. You can also use a craft knife to cut a small slit.

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