Thrifty Tip Contest (September 17 - 23, 2011)

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September 17 - 23, 2011	37

Tip: Dessert for Young Kids in Restaurant

it's.only.me
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September 22, 2011

When we would go out to eat with our kids when they were quite young, most of the time, they would fuss and not finish their meals. So we decided to let them eat their meal at home before we went to a restaurant.

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Tip: Observations from the Blind Side

Lelia Jo Cordell
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September 22, 2011

Blindness ain't for sissies! Apologies to late actress Helen Hayes who originally said "getting old ain't for sissies", but this is true. It takes a special sort of mental, emotional and spiritual toughness to deal with suddenly being blind.

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Tip: Hemming Jeans with Thick Seams

Elaine S.
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September 21, 2011

I have hemmed plenty of jeans in my time and broken a lot of needles. The following are tips to do it and save your needles. First of all, look for needles that are made specifically for hemming jeans.

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Break Up Lumps in Dishwasher DetergentA few weeks ago I bought some powdered dishwashing detergent at a discount/damage store that had been wet. I took this home and put it in a plastic bag and broke the lumps up with a hammer. It was a 7.5 lb box of Cascade and I bought it for a $1.00.

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Easy Votive Candle Wax Clean UpIf you're going to put a candle in a glass holder, put a few drops of water down into the glass before you burn it. When the candle melts it won't stick to the glass, and will be easy to remove.

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Removing Paint with Hand SanitizerThe best thing I have found to clean paint brushes is hand sanitizer. It will even remove paint dried in the brush. Just squirt some hand sanitizer on the brush and work it in to soften the dried on paint.

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Avoid Using Aluminum FoilPlease remember that aluminum foil uses the most energy of any synthetic product on the market. It is expensive and in most cases can be replaced by pure elbow grease.

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Computer Safety and AntiVirus ProgramsComputers 101: Computer Safety and AntiVirus Programs

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Exploding Glass BowlsJust a warning about glass mixing bowl shattering. DD gave me a set of 3 nesting glass mixing bowls for Christmas. I had used the larger and middle size one 3-4 times and the small one 5-6 times.

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Keeping Track of ExpensesI pay bills by direct debit/check. Then I get my monthly allotment for groceries, gas, etc. in cash which I have in an envelope in my purse. After each purchase I put the receipts back in the envelope with the balance of my cash.

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Preventing Head LiceI had a terrible time with lice when my son first started school, they were so bad I had to cut his hair to a quarter inch long! These three tips worked to prevent them.

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Simmer Fruit Peels For Holiday Home FragranceNear the the holidays, I find myself buying more apples and oranges than usual. I love the aroma of baked apple pie or the smell of oranges. Whenever I peel an apple or orange, I throw the peel into a pan of water on the stove.

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Store Coupons In Photo AlbumI purchased a small photo album that holds 3x5 inch photos. I use the clear double sided photo holders to place and organize my coupons so it's easy to thumb through at the store and goes easily in my purse.

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Cinnamon Baked BeansAdd cinnamon to your favorite baked bean recipe. It is a simply wonderful taste that makes a great recipe even better. Add 1-2 tsp. or to your taste.

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Cinnamon for AntsSprinkle ground cinnamon along cracks, windowsills, or wherever you find the ants. It doesn't take much, and it makes your house smell good while getting rid of the ants.

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Hyacinths for GiftsAt this time of year, we get ready to plant some hyacinth bulbs for Christmas. All year, I pick up pretty bowls from thrift shops and jumble sales as I see them. In October, I'll fill them with bulb fibre and plant two or three bulbs in each one, covering the bulb.

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Magnetic Board on RefrigeratorA few days ago I tried to put a magnetic whiteboard on our refrigerator. It would not stay put, it just kept sliding down because of the slick surface of the refrigerator.

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Protecting a Hurt FingerI recently injured my right thumb and the nail cracked pretty far into the nail. I was able to keep it intact with some superglue and paper bandages. I then painted it, and went on hoping the nail would re-attach to the bed.

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Rubbing Alcohol For CleaningI've seen a lot of tips about cleaning items with hand sanitizer. The thrifty alternative is plain old rubbing alcohol. The main (active) ingredient in hand sanitizer is alcohol.

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Shopping Time LimitIs it hard for you to stick to a time limit when shopping? If so, buy a small oven timer and set it to the desired time you wish to spend shopping. Stick it in your pocket or purse, and when the timer goes off, it's time to go home.

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Use Medical and Vocational Schools For ServicesHelping others while also helping yourself can be a challenge and maybe not one you can often afford. I have a solution we all can do and save money while doing it. Many DYI things are a must for me, however sometimes it's a treat to go out and let someone else do it.

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Bookshelf with different sized shoes on it.shoes

Use Short Bookshelf for Family ShoesWe constantly have a heap of shoes in front of our front door making it difficult to walk into our house. A short bookshelf that wasn't being used became the home for the family's shoes! Even my husband's big shoes fit on the shelves perfectly.

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Cinnamon CoffeeSometimes I like to flavor my coffee without buying a can of gourmet coffee. I just use my regular coffee and make my own. Just break up a cinnamon stick in the coffee grounds before brewing.

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Preparing Potatoes for Potato SaladMy husband loves potato salad, but I seldom made it because for me, it took a lot of preparation time. Not any more though since I discovered this trick.

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Shop Multiple Grocery Stores in One TripI always place a large portable ice chest in my car when I shop. No ice is necessary if it has a good seal on it. I am able to go to multiple stores and pick up their loss leaders on one driving trip.

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Banks Can Help You SaveI am currently banking with Wachovia, soon to be Wells Fargo. Every time I use my debit card, $1.00 of my money in my checking account gets transferred to a Way-to-Save account.

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Keep Receipts on FileI keep receipts in a file according to purchase. I can easily find the right receipt if I need to make a return or ask for a price adjustment. I recently got a $38 refund on a baby swing two months after purchase when it went on sale.

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Keeping Front Load Washers Smelling GreatI have a front load washer and after each wash I dry the door and inside the rubber gasket around the door. I cut a piece of window screening (the soft kind) that fits over the hole and use 3 magnets to attach it to the washer.

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Starting Your Toddler On The Right FootMark your toddler's right shoe with a special mark like a star or heart. You will be able to teach right from left while you teach how to put shoes on the correct feet.

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Astronomical Peanut Product Price IncreaseIf you like peanuts, whether plain old peanuts to munch on, for using in assorted recipes, or for peanut butter used to make sandwiches and baking goods, you might want to consider stocking up for the coming year.

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Using an Oven Rack as a Dishtowel HolderI always take one metal rack out of my oven because I usually don't need it in there. I store it under my kitchen sink standing it vertically and leaning on the drain pipes.

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Cleaning a Dirty Dryer Lint TrayA build up of residue especially from fabric sheets is hard to remove from the screen of you lint tray for your dryer. I found a bleach stick at the dollar store and squirted the gel on the screen.

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Recycled glass bottle decorated with dripped wax.

Fragrant Wax BottleI like to recycle glass bottles, such as soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, etc. into decorative glass bottles. Here is one I made using scented candles to drip onto the bottle.

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Freeze Sauteed Veggies For Quick Cooking LaterIf you think about it, a lot of recipes start the same way, sauteing onions with, depending on the cook, garlic, celery, carrots, or peppers. You probably have your own preference that you use more than any other.

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Have It Your Way PizzaThe other evening, after a long and very unsuccessful garage sale, my husband and I were craving a quick and easy meal, pizza. However, because we had taken in so little cash, we were loathe to spend the $22.00 our local pizzeria charges for our favourite "loaded" veggie pizza.

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Soothing Dry Skin on DogsOur Beagle starts scratching anywhere he can reach by late summer. Other than scratching for him, we found at least a helpful solution. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of mineral oil at feeding time.

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Glass lids on top of measuring cup and other bowls.

Using Glass Lids To Cover Food in the MicrowaveAwhile back I dropped my one and only glass pot and shattered it. I stuck the lid in a cabinet and forgot all about it. A few weeks ago while doing a little fall cleaning, I came across it again and used it to cover something I was making in the microwave.

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