Now Here’s a Tip – December 6, 2023
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Zip-top bags are essential when our family packs for holiday visiting. We use gallon-size bags for the kids’ outfits – top, bottoms, underclothes, etc. – ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – November 28, 2023
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On internet memes, they call them “life hacks,” simple tricks to save you perhaps time, money or simply frustration. Here’s mine: Place a bowl near ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – November 14, 2023
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“OK, I’ll say it: I love tradition, but sometimes I want to mix it up for Thanksgiving dinner. I keep the main dishes the same as they always are, but I add ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – November 7, 2023
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“For that nagging toilet where the chain on the flush lever keeps getting stuck, here’s what I do: Trash that chain and use some curling ribbon. Tie it on ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 31, 2023
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Mail service is a wonderful thing. Order what you want on the internet and it’s in your mailbox or on your doorstep tomorrow. From efficiency to penny pinching, ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 24, 2023
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It’s (past) time to weatherize your home. Temperatures are dropping, and if you haven’t done it yet, don’t sweat it. We have a few ideas for you. Here ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 17, 2023
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“I like to keep a few needles threaded with black, white and neutral thread for quick repairs. I keep them on a ribbon in my kitchen. I stuck the needles into the ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 10, 2023
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Fill your salt and pepper shakers a fourth of the way with uncooked white rice. Dry rice will allow the salt or pepper to flow more freely from the shaker. If your shaker ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 3, 2023
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You can use self-stick notes to organize your errands. Use a note for each location, with instructions or shopping lists on each. Then put the notes in order: e.g., drop ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – September 26, 2023
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Cellphones get dirty, especially touch-screen phones. Be sure to wipe the surface of your phone daily during cold and flu season. Use an approved antiseptic wipe for ... Continue Reading →
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