Now Here’s a Tip – January 9, 2024

#MiddleburyCT If you lose a contact lens, you can try turning off the lights and using a flashlight held perpendicular to the floor. They sort of reflect the light, and as you move ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – March 14, 2023

#MiddleburyCT Check your local newspaper or city/county government for programs that provide free or near free water barrels or trees. Many areas have a program, and they really do ... Continue Reading →

Who is ready for pumpkin spice whoopie pies? Everyone!

#Middlebury # Nestled snugly between “everything BBQ-flavored time” and “everything peppermint-flavored time” we have my personal favorite: “everything pumpkin-spice-flavored ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – March 22, 2022

#Middlebury For moister and softer cookies, use honey as a substitute for a third of the sugar in your cookie recipe. And speaking of honey, did you know it has antibacterial properties? ... Continue Reading →

St. George’s offers first Friday soups

#Middlebury #StGeorges St. George’s Episcopal Church in Middlebury is offering soup, Swedish coffee bread and cookies for sale the first Friday of each month in March, April and ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 21, 2021

#Middlebury To prevent candle wax from sticking to a candleholder, swipe the inside with a little olive oil. It’ll do the trick! Make your own gift wrap from everyday items like ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 1, 2020

#Middlebury Looking for a great cause for gifting this year? Go to www.charitynavigator.org to find out more about how your prospective charities rank in areas like CEO pay, money ... Continue Reading →

Have fun baking with kids

#Middlebury “Rules for Little Cooks Wash your hands. Put on your apron. Read your recipe carefully. Place everything you need on the kitchen table. Have Mother teach you how to heat ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Feb. 11, 2020

#Middlebury “For uniform cookies, roll and freeze your dough for 10-15 minutes. Most doughs will harden enough to slice into perfectly even slices, and the freezing doesn’t ... Continue Reading →

Can’t stomach breakfast? Try these options

#Middlebury #Breakfast Maybe you’re one of those people who can’t stomach the thought of a meal the first thing in the morning, or maybe you’ve become accustomed to ... Continue Reading →