Thrifty Tip Contest (July 9 - 15, 2012)

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July 9 - 15, 2012	41

Tip: Soda Can Tab to Double Wardrobe Space

Monique
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 124 Posts

July 13, 2012

Slide a ring pull from a soda can over a coat hanger. Immediately you now have double the wardrobe space!

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Tip: Tips for Using Shower Caps

Monique
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 124 Posts

July 13, 2012

Shower caps are inexpensive and very useful when packing luggage for putting your shoes inside. I also use a shower cap to cover my bicycle seat when it's raining and clear shower caps are handy to cover plates of food when dining al fresco!

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Tip: Vinegar And Honey for Arthritis Pain

Irene M.

July 11, 2012

This is an old wives tale, but it works! Mix in a glass 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix well and drink. Follow with a glass of water. I have recommended this remedy to many friends and they are amazed.

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Tip: Heal Minor Burns Instantly With Soy Sauce

Hello
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 107 Posts

July 10, 2012

This tip might, if not save your life, at least make it a lot more agreeable! It happens to all of us at some point - we spill a bit of hot water on ourselves, we touch the stove too soon, or we interact with high temperature tools or irons.

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Tip: Aspirin for Swimmer's Green Hair

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

July 9, 2012

There are many ways to treat your hair before swimming to prevent your hair from turning green, but if you forgot to do that before you jumped in the pool, try this! Crush two aspirin and mix it into your the normal amount of shampoo you'd use while washing your hair.

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You Found a Baby Bird on the Ground - Now What?During the summer, one can often find baby birds sitting or hopping along on the ground. Often, people assume that these babies have "fallen out of the nest" and are in need of human help.

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Bring Down a Fever With VinegarNext time your child has a fever, put apple cider vinegar onto some socks and put them on your child. Wrap their feet in a towel and the fever will come down.

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Fixing Jelly That Set Too HardI know that this might not be a big help to some, but to those that do canning it might. I canned some grape jelly and could not get it to jell, so I put in 4 boxes of Sure Jel. That was a big mistake.

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Freezing Bottled WaterI keep my bottled water in the freezer. They don't burst when frozen full. When I take one out I start drinking it as it melts. That way I have a cold drink that lasts a long time. These are good when taken to outdoor events in hot weather.

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Remedies for Bug StingsIn case of an insect sting, apply ice for one half hour and then try one of these remedies for one half hour. Caution, apply "around" the stung area. Do not put directly on broken skin.

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Removing Labels from Plastic ContainersUse a hair dryer. Move it over label for a few minutes on warm, then turn dryer off. Start to peel from one corner. It should peel easily. If there is any residue left, use a cotton bud with a little eucalyptus oil.

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Clip hanger used for holding recipe, from cupboard knob.

Skirt Hanger For Reading RecipesWhy on earth did I never think of this? Pop your recipe in a plastic sleeve to make it waterproof.

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Bed Making Tip for Bed WettersIf you have a child who soaks the bed in the night, just put a rubber sheet on to protect the mattress. Then add another sheet and then another rubber sheet, and finally another sheet on top of that.

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Dryer Sheets for Cleaning Bugs Off a CarWhen those pesky "love bugs" are all over your car and very hard to remove try using your dryer sheets, either new or used. They actually work. I tried it after a friend told me about it. Sure does save a lot of time and aching muscles.

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Getting the Last Tissues OutWhen the new box has had about an inch worth of tissues used out of it, I go to the storage closet, pull out the almost empty one, remove the tissues and gently fold them into the fuller box, tucking them in neatly.

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Hang Jars of Cut Flowers in Your Garden for ColorThis is an idea for an easy way to add color and interest to your garden. Hang jars of water around the garden in places where there's mainly just foliage. I use wire around the rim of the jar and then secure to tree branch, fence post, wherever.

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How to Reduce Paint OdorsThere are a few items you can use that greatly help to mask or neutralize the smell of fresh paint. You also need to have good ventilation during, and for at least a couple of days after painting for health safety sake.

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Husking Sweet CornTake three ears of sweet corn still in the husks and lay them in the microwave. Cook them on high for 7 minutes. When they're done, get a hot pad and take the ears of corn out, laying them on a cutting board.

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Make Your Own Memory Foam PillowsMake your own memory foam pillows and save money. Buy a bargain priced (single bed size) 3 inch memory foam mattress pad and two zippered pillow case covers.

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Organizing Toiletries When TravelingI have a soft sided "train case" for cosmetics and toiletries. When traveling, the contents would all shift, and upon arrival at my hotel I would spend time reorganizing and putting bottles upright, etc. until I came upon an inexpensive solution.

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Distant view of mountains taken on car trip.

Planning Ahead For Traveling With ChildrenRecently we took a rather long road trip. It was a learning experience for us all! I did manage to do a few things to make the trip easier.

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Reasons to Buy and Enjoy Real ButterHere are six reasons to use real butter:

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Steam Clean Your MicrowavePour 1 cup of vinegar into a 2 cup measuring cup, then add 1 cup of hot water to that. Place the measuring cup into the microwave for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes remove the cup, use gloves and wipe out your microwave with a wet rag, then dry it. Stuck on stuff will come right off.

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Storing Plastic Bags in Purse or ToteI found that if I take a plastic bag and smooth it out and fold it up small, I can get several into a large prescription bottle which then goes in my purse or tote. You'll always have a plastic bag when you need one and you're away from home.

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Use a Straw for No Mess YogurtI know yogurt can be really messy. Just give kids a straw to drink the yogurt out of their container, no mess. So much easier.

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Use Muffin Pans for Making Taco BowlsIf you ever want to create taco bowls, turn your muffin pan upside down, spray with cooking oil and bake tortillas for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F.

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Cover Knob in Foil when Painting DoorsWhen painting, don't take off door handles just cover them with tin foil. It makes the job a whole lot easier.

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Get Rid of Clutter in 30 DaysIf you're like me you can get overwhelmed with the clutter. I found this tip in a magazine it works really well. Clear out 30 bags of junk in 30 days. I just fill a handbag from all over the house as I'm cleaning each day, and the clutter is going down.

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How to Store a PlungerI try to keep the plunger close but hidden. So I use a large plastic bag to keep it covered then store it in the bathroom cabinet. When used, I clean it by spraying it with a cleaner and then rinse. When dry, I cover with a plastic bag and store out of sight!

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Invest in a Counterfeit Money CheckerI have a small battery operated special money checker light that when you shine it on the bill it shows little squiggle marks in the bill that you can not see with the human eye. If they are not there when you pass the light over it, it is a fake.

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Store Herbs and Spices In FreezerFor years, I have kept small containers easily at hand in my spice cupboard, away from heat and light. But I have also kept larger amounts in a shelf in my freezer, which will keep them fresh for years.

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Use Bandannas Instead of WashclothsIt is very unpleasant to go and wash your face with a stinky washcloth. I now purchase colorful bandannas to use in lieu of the traditional one. Even in humidity, they dry within a a few hours. Bonus, they are more pliable.

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Use Foam Packing Material as a Car Seat BackestMy husband has been having trouble with his lower back and trying out various pillows and so on to support his back in the car. Finally, he tried using a piece of foam packing material which has worked fine and cost nothing

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Chalk to Deter AntsIf you have a problem with ants around pet food, water, doors or window sills, all you have to have is chalk. Yes, it that easy. You draw a circle around the pet food or water and the ants will NOT cross over the circle of chalk.

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Considerations When Apartment HuntingDon't forget to keep in mind one very important thing. How far will I have to carry my groceries and everything else before getting to my apartment?

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Place Ice in Front Of Fan For Cool AirLooking for a way for keeping cool without an air conditioner? Put a large bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan. Turn on the fan. The ice will cool the air from the fan and quickly cool you off. Replace ice cubes as needed.

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Use Lip Balm to Moisten FingertipsI use this tip when in a public waiting area where magazines are available. Instead of worrying about germs from licking your finger when you turn the page, I carry a cheap lip balm. A little dab and no more stuck pages or someone else's germs!

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Bath FizziesI use a silicone ice cube mold to form my fizzies. I made some with a heart shape, rose fragrance oil and put them in a cellophane bag tied with a red ribbon for my grandson's pre-K teacher. He helped pack the cavities, he was so proud and Mrs. Cole was very happy!

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Freezing Cheese DipI decided to try freezing Rotel tomato Velveta cheese dip. It freezes well.

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Refurbish File FoldersI had a bunch of older file folders that didn't look so good. I decided to use some left over contact paper to cover them and make them look new again. This worked really well. The contact paper I got from the dollar store so this was not an expensive project and it kept some old folders out of the trash.

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Reusing Empty Gift Wrap TubesI save my empty tubes to save my grandson's art. Rolling the art in a tube form lets me keep them "fold free". I can save quite a few in each tube and I date them by the year they were made.

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