Now Here’s a Tip – November 1, 2022

#Middlebury L.H. in Illinois writes: “Never use a printed paper napkin to wipe off a spill. I once dabbed at a spot on a white tile, which left a stain from the ink.” Use clothespins ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – October 25, 2022

#Middlebury Halloween can be a spooky good time for children and adults alike, but the cost of costumes can be downright scary. When I was a child, my brother and I dressed as a pirate ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – October 18, 2022

#Middlebury Using your fireplace? Try adding citrus peels to the logs for a nice aroma. They can be a good starter material as well. Those hide-a-key rocks can be a little obvious ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – October 11, 2022

#Middlebury Candy, candy and more candy. Halloween is just around the corner, and some of us like to offer a non-candy alternative to our door-knocking ghouls and goblins. Here are ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – October 4, 2022

#Middlebury A Tip From JoAnn: I like bottled water, but it’s expensive and creates a lot of waste. I have plenty of reusable bottles, but bottled water always seemed more convenient ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 27, 2022

Necklace chains that have turned dark due to oils in your skin can be washed in warm water with a dab of shampoo mixed in. Also, keep your old earring backs – they might fit a different ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 20, 2022

#Middlebury “I make presents pretty by cutting leftover gift wrap into quarter-inch strips, curling them and attaching them to the gift. The more the better. It’s attractive ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 13, 2022

#Middlebury “If you have a fish tank, you can use the fish tank water to fertilize your rose bushes. I do this, and it’s rich in minerals that the bushes love!” – A.U. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 6, 2022

#Middlebury Before I pluck my eyebrows, I rub on a bit of my granddaughter’s teething gel. She’s done teething and doesn’t need it anymore, but it works well for ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 30, 2022

#Middlebury This week we offer a hodgepodge of tips. Here’s one of my favorites: Use kitchen tongs to retrieve an item that is stuck behind a heavy piece of furniture. It is much ... Continue Reading →