Now Here’s a Tip – February 9, 2021

Line your veggie and fruit drawers with plain paper towels to avoid messes in the refrigerator. Check through produce daily to remove any spoiled items. “For grease stains on fabric, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 2, 2021

#Middlebury Save and thoroughly clean foam egg cartons for kids’ paint palettes. The wells keep colors contained, and the flat space on the lid side is great for resting brushes. ... Continue Reading →

Make a bedtime nightlight

#Middlebury Just when it seems your young child has drifted off to sleep for the night, a plaintive voice echoes through the hallway. “Mom! I can’t sleep. I think there’s ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 26, 2021

#Middlebury If you have a steel or metal door, stick a few magnets on the inside for a handy spot to attach reminders and other notes. If your door is wood, just attach a piece of ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 19, 2021

#Middlebury “If you have a bunch of picture frames that don’t match or ones that are nicked or have small cosmetic damages, just paint them. Choose a matching color for all, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 12,

#Middlebury N.B. of Texas, writes: “I never could find the time to exercise. When I got home, I had to rush to get supper, etc., and afterward all I wanted to do was plop down and ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 5, 2020

#Middlebury Purchase New Year’s celebration items that are on sale in January if you have a graduating senior in 2021. You can get all kinds of items for a fraction of the price, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 29, 2020

#Middlebury Apply lemon juice to the cut surface of an apple to prevent browning. For stubborn dry patches on hands, like knuckles and around fingernails, try rubbing in a bit of Chapstick. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 22, 2020

#Middlebury Candles will burn more evenly if you refrigerate them for a few hours before lighting. “I have drafty windows. I took a plastic shower curtain and cut it to fit the windows. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 15, 2020

#Middlebury B.B. in Massachusetts writes: “I have a rubber disc (used for taking covers off jars) that I keep in my shower. When showering, I put the disc over the drain so the water ... Continue Reading →