Now Here’s a Tip – August 6, 2024
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When patching up cracks in plaster walls, if the crack is large or it’s a small hole, stuff it with wadded-up newspaper or steel wool in order to fill the crack. ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – July 30, 2024
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Clean baby food jars can be filled with small snacks like Cheerios and doled out in the car during longer trips. They hold just enough for a quick snack.
“If you ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – July 23, 2024
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Summer to schooltime can be quite a transition for some kids. Begin setting a regular routine well before the first day of school. At least a week before (two if you ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – July 16, 2024
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Glassware will sparkle if you add a capful of bleach to the rinse water when hand-washing dishes.
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Now Here’s a Tip – July 9, 2024
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Sometimes a tip isn’t about saving time or money, but about a cleaner, healthier solution to a problem. Going green is a trend that is here to stay. And the wisdom ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – July 2, 2024
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Fireworks can be a lot of fun for the kids, especially sparklers. To keep it safe, use a water bucket for spent sparklers. Another idea is to have an adult stationed ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – June 25, 2024
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My best tip for the beach? A laundry basket and a bungee cord. I put my cooler, bags and sand toys in the basket and pull it along the sand using the bungee. It has worked ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – June 18, 2024
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To clean out your coffee grinder in order to use it for spices, add about a half-cup of white rice, then pulverize it. Repeat until scent is gone and rice powder comes ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – June 11, 2024
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Family reunions are a fun and worthwhile investment. Being together with many generations is a wonderful experience. Often, these gatherings are highly scheduled, but ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – June 4, 2024
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“Use a bandana to strain coffee if you’ve accidentally had a filter bust. It works. I first used this tip when camping, but I have used it at home, too. The ... Continue Reading →
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