Thrifty Tip Contest (November 5 - 11, 2011)

Thrifty Tip Contest
(November 5 - 11, 2011)

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Duration	Entries
November 5 - 11, 2011	30

Tip: Refill Your Popcorn At End Of Movie

November 10, 2011

When seeing a movie at the theater, I usually end up buying a large popcorn for an additional 75 cents more to get a free refill, but I never really refill it. So, you not only paid big bucks for a movie, but you just lost an additional 75 cents.

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Tip: Capt. Mel Anderson's Alaskan Whale Stew

Free2B
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 216 Posts

November 9, 2011

If you make this, please let me know how it is!

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Tip: Honor Veterans on 11/11/11

(Guest)
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 846 Posts

November 9, 2011

Whichever allied country we live in, I am hoping we will all collectively observe two minutes of silence together in memory and in thanks to all of our soldiers past and present. Let us also remember the loved ones at home who have or continue to sacrifice.

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Deodorizing Sock Shoe InsertsMake shoe inserts from old socks. Stuff each sock with fiberfill or cotton from old pillow or stuffed toys, add a small amount of baking soda to help absorb odors, and machine stitch or hand stitch the opening closed.

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Line Cup Holders With Napkins for Movie PopcornWhen I take my 3 grand babies to the movies, I line the cup holders with napkins and fill them with popcorn. They work like individual small bowls for the kids. We don't have to keep passing the bucket back and forth between us.

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Store Sour Cream Upside DownAfter opening your sour cream, turn it upside down in the fridge to keep it from going bad so quickly. I tried it with cottage cheese, and this tip worked for it too!

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Using Disposable Tablecloths to Wrap Large ItemsWhen wrapping larger Christmas gifts, instead of using a lot of wrapping paper and tape, buy a holiday tablecloth, and tie it at the top with ribbon. It works wonderfully!

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Carrying a Purse Can Save You MoneyI was taught, when a little girl, the value of a purse and how to make it a fashion. How does buying a purse save you? Never buy a bag or piggy bank for more then you can save up, is the first rule.

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Two saucers with crushed sugar in the bottom one.

Crush Sugar Cubes For Granulated SugarThis might sound funny, but I will explain. Being a diabetic, I recently discovered that the sugar cubes are portion controlled and better for me than artificial sweeteners, which make me sick.

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Cut Frozen OJ Containers in HalfI love freshly made orange juice. I purchase it in the frozen concentrated 12 fluid ounce size. Since I'm the only one that drinks it...

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Homemade Dry Erase BoardStaple a dollar store vinyl shower curtain to a piece of plywood for a quick and easy dry erase board.

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Homemade Herb ButtersHerb butters can be quite expensive if purchased at a deli or market. A frugal way to enjoy delicious flavored butter is to make your own. It's this simple.

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Make Your Own Holiday CrackersI use paper rolls from toilet paper, paper towels, gift wrap, and anything else that has a roller in it. I have used them for all sorts of gifts.

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Planning a Healthy Frugal MenuIt is easier and more efficient to plan your menus rather than cook whatever comes to mind. When you plan your menu out, it is easier to keep your meals balanced and healthy, and to plan for variety.

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Rejuvenate Hard Bread in the MicrowaveHard French bread (or other) can be made fit to eat by putting in the microwave for 30 seconds or so. If the bread is VERY stale and hard, then sprinkle some water on the bread to help soften it.

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Black test strip container with some coins in front

Repurposing Testing Strip TubesHaving to test my sugar daily leaves me with these wonderful little tubes that seal down really well. They are smaller than old film tubes, so you can't put quarters in them.

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Extended Use for PensFor ink pens that won't write; place the pens upside down in a cup of hot water until the water cools off. Wipe dry and use.

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Freeze and Reuse Fryer OilFreeze left over oil from the turkey fryer or other frying oils used. Place in a freezer-safe container and label. When you need oil later, let thaw and use. You can also freeze Crisco without any loss or change in quality.

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Gingerroot next to slices of ginger and powdered ginger.

Ginger for the HolidaysGinger is great for your health and home. With the holidays and cold season approaching it's time to stock up on some ginger. For your winter supply of ginger, here's a list of items to keep on hand.

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Lace AngelThese darling angels make wonderful Christmas gifts for anyone on your list. Choose ways to personalize them with special embellishments that the person on your gift list will enjoy. These can be made as ornaments or as brooches.

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Master List for TravelHave you ever left on a trip only to realize you left one or more essential items at home? Depending what is forgotten, it can possibly ruin a long planned for vacation. Here's how I make sure I never forget anything.

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Moist Upside Down TurkeyThe electricity was out, so I fired up the wood cook stove. By candle light, we put the turkey in the oven bag. But since it was dark, I didn't notice it was put in upside down.

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Repairing A Door Knob Hole in WallYou see a lot of these holes in the wall where a doorknob has gone through the sheet rock or wallboard. You can use a laundry detergent bottle cap for this as fix.

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Schedule for Front Seat RidingMy 3 grandchildren used to argue as to who would sit in the front seat. I devised a schedule so that everyone will know when it is their turn to sit in the front seat of the car. This schedule changes after going to each destination.

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"Soft Wrap" Presents For A Green ChristmasMy family always has a chore of finding correct size boxes for Christmas gifts, and then having to break them down afterward for the recycle bins. This year, we have pledged to "soft wrap" every gift. There will be no more boxes, and no chore we all dislike.

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Easy Roasted TurkeyI always dreaded the clean up after roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving. The whole idea of thawing for three days, cleaning etc. wasn't something I looked forward to doing with a 40 hour work week, and 3 kids; and husband that never helped in the kitchen.

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Meat Loaf for DogsThis recipe was fed to my dog on occasion when he was at the veterinary hospital following back surgery.

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Reuse Food Containers for StorageLike most homemakers, I was always buying Tupperware or some store type of food storage containers. And like most people, I was always losing the lids. So there I was with containers and no way to seal them.

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Cleaning a ComputerUse eyeglass cleaner to dust of the monitor and use a damp Q-tip between the keys. Use a feather duster to give it a dust, lightly over all. This works for me. You can't use anything strong on the monitor.

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The End of the Incandescent BulbYou may or may not have heard on the news about the end of the light bulb as we know it. Normal bulbs are being phased out. The production of incandescent bulbs will end, and they will be replaced with fluorescent bulbs which are supposed to be more energy efficient and environmentally safe.

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