Volume Six, Number 17, April 27, 2004
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Below are the requests we have received since the last newsletter.
Homemade Aphid Repellant
Hi, I am looking for a homemade aphid repellant recipe. I know I have used one before but the recipe has escaped me. Thanks, Stan.
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Homemade Dog Food Recipes
Does anyone here make their own dog food? And does anyone have any frugal recipes for doing so? Is it frugal to make your own dog food? Thanks! Denny
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Garlic and Brewer's Yeast for Fleas
I have heard that garlic and brewer's yeast work but I can't get my dog to eat garlic! Am I using it wrong? Misty
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Reception Ideas: Lunch for 100 People
I am planning a wedding for my sister. I need to feed 100 people on a limited budget. I think we have at least 10 vegetarians. It doesn't need to be incredibly formal. I need at least one meal for meat eaters, a meal for vegetarians, a couple kinds of salad and some snacky food. The cake is taken care of. I want the food to be as tasty as possible but not too expensive. It can really add up fast when you are feeding this many people. For example, if I budget 10 dollars per person I am looking at 1000, which is too much. Thank you! Tammy
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Removing Steak Sauce Stain From a Prom Dress
I need to know how to get a steak sauce stain out of my prom dress. The stain has set in for a while. please email me anw_sr2004_AT_yahoo.com (replace _AT_ with @) Ashley
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Foot Problem: Feet Itch and Burn
I need help with a problem with my feet. I am not sure what if wrong with them, but my feet itch really bad and burn. My toes are red as well as inbetween them. I hope someone has a homemade helpful hints. Thanks Starla from Ohio
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Looking for an Inexpensive Royal Blue Prom Dresses
I got invited to the prom last minute and looking for a royal blue dress under $100. I only have until the 14 of May. If you can help e-mail me at bluetigger112_AT_aol.com. (replace _AT_ with @) Thank you. Simone
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Make Your Own Baby Wash Recipe
I have purchased grapeseed oil, vegetable glycerine, jojoba oil, vitamin e, aloe vera, sweet almond oil and essential oils of lavender and sweet orange. I intend to make a baby wash but do not know exactly what quantities of each to put into it. Please could you supply a recipe on your website using these ingredients. Emma from Perth, Western Australia
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Can I Freeze Jelly Beans for Next Easter?
Since Easter is over, the fun jelly beans were on sale. Can I freeze them for next Easter?
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Get Rid of Crabgrass?
Can anyone tell me how to get rid of crabgrass? We have tried so many different things on it and we just can't seem to get rid of it. It is covering a big portion of our yard. Brenda from Missouri
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How do I Keep Squirrels out of the House?
We have squirrels in between our kitchen ceiling and bedroom upstairs, we do not know how they are coming in but do know they go onto the roof. Does anyone have any ideas how to keep them out besides trapping them. The electronic Pest Control units do not seem to work, I have 3 of them. From Anna in Maine
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How to Make Firecracker Bows?
I don't know how to make firecracker bows can anyone help. Please Raquesha a-k-a Mz.Bowwow
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What to do with Leftover Soap Pieces
I would like to know what to do with leftover pieces of hand soap. I have started using liquid soap for hands, but have plenty of soap pieces left over. Please help... Carmen from Illinois
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First Communion Centerpieces
I need ideas for my sons First Communion centerpieces. Anyone?
Michelle
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Making Green Chiles
I am trying to make as many food items myself, rather than buying processed. If a recipe calls for a can of green chiles, what kind of chile pepper would I substitute and would I just chop them up to use? Thanks. Kathy from Missouri
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Rust Removal Tips for My Old Truck
I have another question: I have an old Toyota truck I use for going to the dump and hauling brush. It's starting to get pretty rusty. I am not worried about how it looks but don't want it to rust out. Anyone have any tips to remove the rust or even just preventing it from further rusting? Thanks Grizfan
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Moss Growing on Red Tile Roof
I am trying to find some tips to prevent moss from growing on a red tile roof. I like the roof a lot but every few years the moss needs to be removed and its very difficult to remove it without breaking tiles. In fact, even professional cleaners break tiles when they go up there. They don't make the tiles anymore so I have to pay quite a bit for them to get replacements. Its the only drawback with an otherwise beautiful tile roof. Thanks Grizfan
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Koolaid Stain out of Carpet
Anybody know what will get out red kool-aid from kids bedroom carpet?
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Removing Oil Stains from Garage Floor
I recently bought a house and I am turning the garage into a workshop. There is a pretty thick oil and grease buildup where the cars were parked and apparently worked on. I have cleaned up much of the surface grease but I still have large stains and oil residue. Anyone dealt with this before? I want to get it as clean as possible. Any tips would be appreciated. - Joe
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Inexpensive Bridesmaid Dresses
I am looking for some ideas for inexpensive Bridesmaid dresses. I want everyone to match as much as possible and I would like to have quite a few bridesmaids. The cost of the dresses will greatly influence how many I have. Thanks for any info that you can provide. - TT
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
I know there is a really simple recipe for making your own hamburger helper. Does anyone have it handy? - TT
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Yellow Stains on Tablecloth
I bought a used tablecloth and it has yellow stains on a couple of areas. The material I think is cotton. Any suggestions as to remove these yellow stains w/o ruining the tablecloth? Thanks, Gracie
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Looking for Homemade Candle Scents
I'm making candles and would like a homemade recipe for scenting my candles.
- Cynthia
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Volleyball Banquet Centerpieces and Decorations?
I am looking for ideas for our first ever Volleyball banquet. We need centerpieces for the tables. If you have any other decorating ideas. I would love to hear them! Thanks! Karla
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Make Your Own Car Air Freshener?
I purchased a homemade car air freshener at a craft show and am wondering if anyone has the recipe. It was semi-hard, but looked like it was made from some kind of gel, hanging on a string, and cut with a cookie cutter. April
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Make Your Own Automatic Pet Feeder?
Anyone know how to make a automatic pet feeder or watering bowl. I know that one can be made using a gallon jug, but I am not sure just how to do it. Thank you Gizzmo, in Colorado
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Looking for Inexpensive, Safe Childcare
We need extra money so I am going to need to go back to work. I found a job that will likely have me working similar hours as my husband. Anyone have some childcare tips? Its looking quite expensive at the moment. Thanks Tammy in SC
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How do you get the smell out of nylon shirts?
How do you get the smell out of nylon shirts? I've worn one twice and now the stench is unbelievable. (None of my other clothes smell this way....)
- Lee
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Bleach Stains on Clothing
Does anyone know how to retouch bleach spots on colored clothing? Have ruined good clothes with bleach stains. Thank you.
- Marie from Washington State
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Composting Seaweed
I live by the ocean, I don't have a lot material to compost other than house waste but I do have a lot of Seaweed available to me. Can I compost seaweed? If so, what kind of mix do I need? Thanks,
- Drew
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Color Bleed Stains on Clothing
I accidently washed my nice red shirt and yellow and white strip shirt with my black clothes and it made my bright yellow and white strip shirt look black and put some black marks on my nice red shirt. Is there anything I can do to make my bright yellow and white strip shirt look better and get the black marks off my red shirt. Thanks Meredith
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Refurbishing My Mustard Countertop
My bathroom counter top is an awful mustard color and I would like to change it, Is there anyway I can do this without going to the expense of buying a new counter? Would like to do a faux marble.
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Cleaning Dirty Work Clothing
My husband often comes home with really dirty clothing. Especially when it rains, he works outside for much of the day. I am a stay at home parent since the birth of our first child. Basically a new homemaker. Any tips for cleaning really dirty clothing and having them look respectable again would be helpful. Thank you, love this site!
Julie
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My First Garage Sale
HI, I am getting ready to have my first garage sale the middle of next month. Anyone have any tips to make it a success? I have a bunch of reasonably good stuff that I would like to turn into some cash to help fund some camping trips we want to go on this summer. Thanks in advance, Anne.
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Build Your Own Sofa
I am looking for plans on how to build a sofa set for our living room. If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Tammy from Texas
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Selling Magazines
Any ideas on how I can profit from current magazines that I have bought and read? msparker
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Cleaning My Yellowed Seersucker
I have a dry cleanable seersucker jacket that has yellowed over time. is there any remedy to return the white areas, white? Now it just looks dirty and dingy and is unwearable.
- Paulette from Tennessee
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Painting Concrete Floors
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Outdoor Tent Wedding
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Eight Time-Saving Cooking Tips
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Learning to Shop Wisely - The Rule of 3!
By Nikki Willhite
Spring Renewal for your Home's Exterior (On a Budget!)
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Get Your Refund In Your Paycheck
By Terry Rigg
18 Baking Tips: Cakes, Icing and Cookies
The Basics of Planning A Beach Themed Wedding Part II
By Rose Smith
How to Make Cleaning a Kitchen Easy
By Stephanie Davies
The Basics of Planning A Beach Themed Wedding Part I
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10 Quick Debt-Busting Tips
By Colin McCaig
Retrieve jewelry from a sink
By Barbara K
Home Renovation Guide
By Mark Bordo
Money Saving Tip: Hold Onto Your Change
Use a Sponge to Seal an Envelope
Store a Phone Book in Your Trunk
Utilize a Cutting Board for More Counter Space
Butter Tip: Less Saturated Fat
Watch the Scanner when Shopping
Know a Stores Return Policy Before Buying
Wedding Centerpiece Ideas
By Rose Smith
Free money saving cleaning solutions revealed!
By Sam Rodman
Recycle Your Computer at Staples
25 Easy Money-Saving Tips
By Terri Seymour
Mother vs. Girlfriend
By Gary Foreman
Short Survey for Pennypinchers and Thrifty People
Covering Scratches on Dark Furniture
Rid-Ex Alternative for Your Septic Tank
Parboil Chicken for Buffalo Wings
Trading Leftovers with Neighbors
Convenient Frozen Soup and Stew
Combine Meat and Veggie Leftovers
12 Ways To Spruce Up Your Home On A Budget
Make Your Own Furniture Polish
Car Rental Tips
By Shel Horowitz
Tricks for Washing Perfect Windows
By Valerie Garner
Making Your Own
Baby Food (PDF)
Comparing Prescription Drug Prices
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