Now Here’s a Tip – January 11, 2022
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Freshen stuffed animals by securing a few in a pillowcase and adding a fabric softener sheet. Put in the dryer on low heat for 20 minutes, then remove and brush out the ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – January 4, 2022
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Generally, for every degree you lower your thermostat during heating season, you reduce your energy costs by 3%.
Just in time for soup season (and my new year’s resolutions), ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – December 28, 2021
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To save a pot of burning soup, remove from the burner and DO NOT stir. Pour the unburned contents into a new pot, while trying not to disturb the burned-on bottom of the ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – December 21, 2021
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To prevent candle wax from sticking to a candleholder, swipe the inside with a little olive oil. It’ll do the trick!
Make your own gift wrap from everyday items like ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – December 14, 2021
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Save the peel on oranges and grapefruits. You can toss them on a fire for a nice smell.
Fold and snip a coffee filter into a paper snowflake. Lay over an iced cookie or ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – December 7, 2021
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Candles will burn more evenly if you refrigerate them for a few hours before lighting.
“My great-nephew and his family came to visit, and his toddler son is quite into ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – November 23, 2021
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Cookie sheets make great temporary mud and moisture trays for dirty shoes. Stash one at the entry to your home, and you will have less dirt tracked across your floors.
“To ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – November 16, 2021
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Thanksgiving Tip: “Let one person be responsible for putting prep dishes, pots and pans in the dishwasher while another prepares the bird and side dishes ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 26, 2021
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“Need a new look for a favorite sweater? Change out your buttons. It’s such a small thing, but makes a big change in look!” – E.L. in Massachusetts
Instead ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 19, 2021
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“If you heat a pita in the microwave first, it will be easier to open and will rip less. About 10 seconds should do it.” – M.E. in Georgia
Baby have diaper rash? ... Continue Reading →
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