Now Here’s a Tip – March 4, 2025

#MiddleburyCT My family’s spring-cleaning checklist is in full effect. Some people dread seasonal chores, but I relish the sense of accomplishment that comes from a job well done. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 25, 2025

#MiddleburyCT Groceries and food shopping can be a tremendous portion of your budget if you aren’t careful. The best and most serious money-saving tip for home economists is ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 18, 2025

#MiddleburyCT Smartphones and computers are notorious for viruses – but I’m thinking of the kind that can make YOU sick. These devices are touched by us constantly. And then ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 11, 2025

#MiddleburyCT When you finish a wood-working project, save your leftover bits of sandpaper and use them to sharpen your scissors. All you need is a piece long enough to make a few ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 4, 2025

#MiddleburyCT “For a small splinter that is buried, try this trick before you go digging around with a tweezer or a sterilized needle. Use a piece of banana peel laid pulp-side-down ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 28, 2025

#MiddleburyCT To ripen a green tomato, wrap it in a sheet of newspaper or place it in a paper bag. It can then be left on the counter for several days to ripen. “To keep those ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 21, 2025

#MiddleburyCT Lunchbox tip: Assemble your sandwich the night before (without veggies). Wrap in waxed paper and freeze. Add veggies and a condiment packet in a separate bag. Your sandwich ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 15, 2025

#MiddleburyCT If you’re expecting your first child, heed this bit of advice: Assemble and otherwise try out complicated items right away, while you have the time to learn how ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 7, 2025

#MiddleburyCT Many people have written in the tip to use two similarly sized bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 31, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Keep medication bottles to hold buttons, spare change or even hand lotion. Be sure to clean well before reusing. “Clean foam egg cartons can be stuffed down into ... Continue Reading →