Try this easy method on tough-to-open jar
ear Just read a recent column of yours. The easiest way to open a reluctant jar is to turn the jar over and tap it on the floor. It never fails for me.
— Claudine Huntington Beach
Heloise: Making your first major move
Dear Readers: Moving, whether it’s a short or long distance, is a big event. To make it easier, planning in advance and being organized are both important steps in having a successful move. Contact several moving companies to get information on how to make the move successful. Then, if you are going to do the move yourself, create several checklists to help. Make one for all the digital equipment, too.
Pack each room in your home separately. Mark the boxes and make an inventory list. Give each child a box to pack their prized items. To save money, wrap dishes and breakable items in clean sheets, towels, washcloths, pillowcases and clothing.
If you are going to personally move your key family documents (wills and financial documents), transport them yourself. Keep your jewelry safe and transport it yourself. And when you pack your items, take note that the first box in a moving van is the last to come out.
— Heloise
Decluttering
Dear Heloise: In your suggestion on decluttering your house, you say to toss “trash” in the garbage. All clutter is not trash. One person’s clutter could be another person’s treasure.
Please go through your clutter and see what might be donated to a thrift store. Maybe some items could be recycled.
Old towels, sheets and blankets could go to an animal shelter. — Lilith Ventura
Pet pal
Dear Heloise: Sparky, aka Poohpah, waits for me to settle in to snuggle and get love. Meow. — Cheryl Davie via email
Readers, to see Sparky and our other Pet Pals, go to Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.”
Do you have a furry friend to share with our readers? Send a photo and a brief description to Heloise@Heloise. com. — Heloise