Now Here’s a Tip – Nov. 5, 2019

#Middlebury Here’s another item to add to your environmentally friendly choices list: If you’re not going to eat takeout food in the car, just say no to plastic utensils. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Oct. 29, 2019

#Middlebury What’s on sale in November? Try for good deals on shoes, boys clothing, blankets and pre-Christmas sales. They start earlier and earlier each year. Also, look for ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Oct. 22, 2019

#Middlebury You can rewrap a scratching post with sisal rope fairly easily. The rope usually costs only a couple of dollars, and you can use a drop of hot glue to get started and another ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Oct. 15, 2019

#Middlebury “You set a curfew and a bedtime for your children because you know that kids need a good amount of sleep to keep those little bodies growing and their minds happy. Do ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Oct. 8, 2019

#Middlebury Geometric patterns painted on walls are hot right now, and they can add interest to a room for a small price tag. One place where you don’t want to skimp, though, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Oct. 1, 2019

#Middlebury “If you have a beautiful planter that has no drainage holes, you can pot your plant in a second pot that will fit inside. Put a few pebbles in the bottom of the pretty ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Sept. 24, 2019

#Middlebury “Need brown sugar for a recipe and suddenly realize you’re out? Save a trip to the grocery store by adding molasses to white sugar. No molasses? Use maple syrup ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Sept. 17, 2019

#Middlebury Turn off notifications during homework time. This means you, too, Mom and Dad. Whistles, buzzes and bells distract more than just the person whose phone is sounding the ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Sept. 10, 2019

#Middlebury Y.L. in North Carolina writes, “I was sorting out tools in the shed and didn’t realize that rust had gotten all over my T-shirt and shorts. Any tips?” You can ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Sept. 3, 2019

#Middlebury Mirrors make a room feel larger, because they reflect space, essentially doubling the visual area. But for maximum impact, experts say to hang your mirror on the wall adjacent ... Continue Reading →