Now Here’s A Tip – August 18, 2020

#Middlebury Check bagged frozen vegetables with the squeeze test: If the contents are hard and solid, they have thawed and refrozen, so you should choose another bag. “My family ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 11, 2020

#Middlebury A tip from our good friend A.S.M.: “When buying berries packed in a basket, check the bottom to see if there’s a juice stain. This means that the strawberries at ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – August 4, 2020

#Middlebury “Technology is going to be a significant part of our back to school strategy. So, this year, we made sure we have extra chargers and headphones, plus set up a charging ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 28, 2020

#Middlebury Here’s a great tip when making creme brulee: Make sure you use a wide, shallow dish. The size is important, because if it’s too deep, the center won’t ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 21, 2020

#Middlebury Roll scarves around cardboard tubes to store flat. You’ll skip the wrinkles and be able to find the scarf you want without much fuss. On a home improvement kick? ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 14, 2020

#Middlebury If you go to a yard sale and an item catches your eye, don’t be afraid to haggle. If the owner can’t agree to your price, give him your name and phone number. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 7, 2020

#Middlebury Consumer advocacy experts say that it’s best to communicate your service issues with a company by email. This way, there is a ready paper trail that you can refer ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – June 30, 2020

#Middlebury Items in the freezer are more likely to get freezer burn if there’s water present, so make sure you pat down or otherwise carefully drain meats, fruits and veggies ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 23, 2020

#Middlebury Someone late for dinner? To keep potatoes warm without drying them out (as would happen in an oven), set their serving dish in a larger pan of hot water and cover. “I ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 16, 2020

#Middlebury “It’s easy to get the stains out of coffee mugs without using a harsh cleaner. Try a little bit of baking soda on a sponge for scrubbing, then rinse with a little ... Continue Reading →