A NOTE FROM RANDAL

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WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE FORUM

Add your advice for these questions at The Frugal Life Forum. Ask your own questions or leave your favorite frugal tips while you are there.

Cleaning Forum

1. Iron Caused Odd Carpet Stains
I attempted to remove the indentations left by my furniture with a steam iron and water. I was able to remove the indentations, but now there are stains in every spot that I used the iron. They look like wet spots, but are dry to the touch. I don't know what they could be or how to remove them without making more of a mess. Could the steam have released some past chemical in the carpet? Help?! Thank you. Mary

Recipes Forum

1. Chai Tea Recipe Needed

Looking for a good easy chai tea recipe, I buy the aussie brand Lipton Chai Latte eight sacket in a box costing close to $6 as I love the taste and use daily I was hopeful of making a recipe at home close to the commercial taste.

Recycle/Reuse Forum

1. Recycle or Use CDs and DVDs

We've been saving these for years thinking we'd make use of them somehow, but now that we've got an upcoming move planned, we're thinking recycling is the way to go.

However, this forum would love to know of ways you have found to use them. Please share!

To recycle for free, here's some info from a site online:

This service is provided for the free recycling of CDs/DVDs ONLY. Please remove and discard paper inserts. Jewel cases will be accepted, but must be separated from CDs/DVDs.

Write "Free CD/DVD Recycling " on the shipping label and send to :

Back Thru The Future
Technology Disposal
150 Main Street
Ogdensburg, NJ 07439

Here's the website for more info:
www.cdrecyclingforfree.com/

FRUGAL FINANCES

Financial Privacy

There are more than 8 million new victims of identity theft each year in the U.S. Many of these victims find that crooks have used stolen personal information like Social Security numbers to open new accounts in their victim's name.

A security freeze gives consumers the choice to "freeze" or lock access to their credit file against anyone trying to open up a new account or to get new credit in their name.

When a security freeze is in place at all three major credit bureaus, an identity thief cannot open a new account because the potential creditor or seller of services will not be able to check the credit file. When the consumer is applying for credit, he or she can lift the freeze temporarily using a PIN so legitimate applications for credit or services can be processed.

For more information on security freezes, visit this website:
www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/005081.html

FRUGAL TIPS

Recycle Gas BBQ Grill

My hubby came up with a way to recycle our old BBQ gas grill. He removed the grill and the lid, then secured three planks on the top of base.......making a great garden work table, that can be moved anywhere with the wheels that came with grill. I used it today to pot plants........just thought I would share this great idea for your old gas grill. By teatime44

Gnats in the Kitchen

I don't know why but this seems to work and I'm glad it does! I've had a horrible problem with those little gnats that hang around the kitchen. I cleaned eveyr possible surface, didn't keep fruit out, used Clorox wipes... I just don't know what they're still after! Then I read somehwere... mix equal parts of lemon scent dish detergent and apple cider vinegar. Since doing so, I've seen ONE gnat! And it was dead in the cider/soap mixture! IF this is an issue at your house - try it! You'll be amazed! By vlozano

FRUGAL CRAFTS

How to Make Salt Glitter

Working on a project that could use a little pizazz but don't want to make another run to the crafts store? You can make your own sparkling glitter using salt! There are step-by-step instructions at this WikiHow article: www.wikihow.com/Make-Salt-Glitter

FRUGAL WARDROBE

RehashClothes.com

Rehashing is a way for you to trade your clothing and accessories with others. There's even a Pet category!

You can shop for clothes without spending a penny, all while helping the environment. Here's some of the categories: Costumes, Dresses, Footwear, Maternity, Men's, Pet Clothing, Toddlers, and Women's

Options for joining groups to get fashion advice as well as green living information. View the items available or choose a category here:
www.rehashclothes.com/categories/show/10

FRUGAL REUSE/RECYCLE

Make a Quilt From A Tee Shirt

Do you have a bunch of tee shirts that you can't part with? Are your dresser drawers overflowing with race commemoratives, favorite team tees and the like?

Here's a clever way to keep those tees in circulation.... make them into a quilt! WikiHow tells you how.
www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Quilt-from-Tee-Shirts

Search The Frugal Life Forum for answers to your questions or to share tips with other frugal folks.

FRUGAL PETS

Healthy Pet Foods

Pet food ingredients can create a lot of health problems for our pets, and that can cost a lot of money with recurring health issues feeding that drain our budgets for the veterinarian. Be an informed pet owner when it comes to what's in pet foods. You already know that you feel better if you eat right. Help them to feel better too. View this video or site to be an informed pet owner.

Natural Remedies and Herbal Heartworm Programs

Yes, there are natural ways to deal with heartworms and there are herbal prevention programs also. Get more info on heartworms.

Pet Topics Information Site

Healthy Pet Corner provides informational links for dogs, cats, birds, horses, rabbits, and reptiles. Visit Healthy Pet Corner.

FRUGAL LEARNING

Singing Success At-Home Study Course

100% guaranteed. The Singing Success Vocal Training Program, by celebrity vocal coach Brett Manning, is the only vocal training program that guarantees a full octave increase in your vocal range. And you can do it at home. You'll learn to sing as easily as you speak, completely eliminating vocal strain, and you will learn to master the techniques of vocal style, including runs, licks and trills. Get a full refund if it doesn't do all it promises. Read more about the Singing Success Program.

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