Now Here’s a Tip – April 5, 2022
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A garden manicure is what my mother calls it: When working with plants and dirt, rake your nails across a bar of soap. The soap prevents dirt particles from lodging under ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – March 29, 2022
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When you make a meringue, be sure to spread it all the way to the crust on all sides. If you do, it will not shrink.
After your dishwasher has run its course, open up the ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – March 22, 2022
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For moister and softer cookies, use honey as a substitute for a third of the sugar in your cookie recipe.
And speaking of honey, did you know it has antibacterial properties? ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – March 15, 2022
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Here’s a great tip for freezing strawberries: Slip a berry into each section of an ice-cube tray, and then stack trays in the freezer. When frozen, transfer berries ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – March 8, 2022
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Lettuce will last longer if you store it in the crisper drawer in a clean paper bag.
“Try using an empty glass wine bottle (remove the label) for rolling out pie crust ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – February 15, 2022
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Store plastic wrap in the refrigerator, or even the freezer, to keep it from sticking to itself.
‘Take your medication tablets on a spoonful of your favorite yogurt! ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – February 8, 2022
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If your dog likes a treat of moistened dry food from time to time, use the water from cooking vegetables. It has a bit of flavor and some vitamins, too!
“A tip for banana ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – February 1, 2022
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If you store nail polish in the fridge, it will dry more quickly and last longer.
“In cold winter months, keep your robe (and slippers or whatever else) under the covers ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – January 25, 2022
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File this one under safety AND energy smarts: Clean the dryer vent after every load. Clean the dryer vent screen monthly with a gentle soap and water bath. Rinse well and ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – January 18, 2022
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To soften food that is stuck on a pan, try soaking it overnight with fabric softener. Just fill the pan with enough water to cover the burned-on food, then lay a dryer ... Continue Reading →
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