Now Here’s a Tip – Nov. 20, 2018

#Middlebury “We have a cookie-making party every year, and we serve a nice lunch before launching into the cookies. This year, we decided to be very festive and used cookie cutters ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Nov. 13, 2018

#Middlebury “I have two guest bedrooms that hardly get used until holidays. I keep the beds made up, but when I am expecting guests I will usually strip the beds to freshen the sheets ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Nov. 6, 2018

#Middlebury Here’s a great recipe substitution: “If you do not have cream, melted vanilla ice cream can be used for icings on cakes or pastries.” – P.B. in North Dakota “I ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Oct. 30, 2018

#Middlebury “I have a raised bed and some very handy plastic underbed drawers for seasonal items and bags. The problem is that they would not stay put when I opened them or especially ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Oct. 23, 2018

#Middlebury Keep your cute collared shirt separate from your pullover sweater by adding a third layer in between. A tighter-fitting tank keeps the shirt in place and not bunching up, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Oct. 16, 2018

#Middlebury Stretch shoes with a zipper-top baggie! Insert a plastic bag into the shoe, where your feet go. Then add water just to fill. Put them in the freezer until solid. The ice ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Oct. 9, 2018

#Middlebury Many public libraries are offering services you’d never expect! I found that some libraries will let you reserve books online, renew your due date or even have books ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Oct. 2, 2018

#Middlebury If you have a tank top that has loose straps, try crossing them over your neck to create crisscross straps. You might like the look, and it won’t be loose! Apply ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Sept. 25, 2018

#Middlebury If you have wood floors, you might already know about felt furniture pads, the little self-stick felt circles you can add to the legs of furniture to reduce scratches on ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Sept. 18, 2018

#Middlebury Add these to the list of items to eliminate the odor of cooking cabbage: a heel of bread, a whole walnut or a pinch of baking soda. “When nailing into wood, drag your ... Continue Reading →