Now Here’s a Tip – Oct. 15, 2019

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• “You set a curfew and a bedtime for your children because you know that kids need a good amount of sleep to keep those little bodies growing and their minds happy. Do you do the same for yourself? It’s tempting to stay up late zoning out after the kids are (finally) in bed, but make sure you get your rest, too. Set a bedtime and stick to it.” – T. in Oklahoma
• Love your pod coffee maker but hate the waste? Almost every brand has some sort of reusable filter you can purchase. They are cost-efficient and much better for the environment. As a bonus, just add those used coffee grounds to your compost pile or sprinkle them in your garden.
• “My grandma came to visit and left behind a box of bunion pads. Since she didn’t want them back, I used them on the bottom of my kitchen chairs to keep them from scraping up the floor. They are self-stick, and they worked like a charm.” – E.S. in Indiana
• Self-care tip: Sometimes taking care of yourself means saying yes, and sometimes it means saying no. Turn off push notifications from smartphone apps and email when they aren’t absolutely necessary. You’ll find it easier to focus, and odds are good that you won’t really miss anything important. Schedule check-in times through the day if needed.
• “I have found a great second use for a coffee-can lid. Use it to catch paint drips when you’re painting a ceiling or the underside of anything. Just cut a slit in the lid and slip it over the brush handle. That way, the paint drips on the saucer, and saves you a sleeve.” – O.J. in North Carolina

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