Now Here’s a Tip – July 30, 2024

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Clean baby food jars can be filled with small snacks like Cheerios and doled out in the car during longer trips. They hold just enough for a quick snack.
“If you pull all the way into your garage, tack some carpet scraps to the wall that you pull in toward. It will protect the wall’s paint, and it will protect your car’s bumper if you accidentally rub the wall.” – U.F. in North Carolina
For dance recitals, make sure to get a recording of the music to be used. You also can videotape the practice performance and have the student watch it, pointing out the great parts and the parts that need work. – via email
Stop runs in hose or tights by painting the bottom of the run with clear nail polish. Let dry and repeat. Do this while wearing them, and gently unstick from the skin. It works better when they are stretched as they will be worn, and you don’t risk attaching it to the other side of the tights.
“I somehow lost one of a pair of socks that had gripper dots on the bottoms of the feet, so they would be nonslip. I gave the odd sock to my mom, and she uses it as a jar or bottle opener. The gripper dots help her get a hold of the lid to unscrew it.” – R.J. in Ohio
To freshen a lunchbox, dampen a paper towel with plain vinegar and stick it inside the lunchbox. Leave overnight.