Dear Readers:
Dear Readers:
Did you know that the kitchen is the most dangerous room in your home? Yes, that’s right - more accidents happen there than in the living room, bathroom or garage. With hot stoves and foods, kitchen knives and household cleaning chemicals, it’s easy to see why. So take stock of the potential hazards in the most popular room in your house to see how you can safeguard against them, especially if you have children. Teach them about safety. Be sure you have a first-aid kit in the kitchen and post a list of emergency numbers, including the local poison-control center. Make sure all family members can see the list.
— Heloise Dear Readers:
When all the bread is gone, recycle the empty plastic bags for other uses.
Put the bread bag into your gym bag to hold a wet swimsuit until you get home. Pop a bag into a tote bag to dispose of
We use lots of plastic water bottles, and instead of throwing them all out, I save several for my dogs. I place small treats inside, put the top on and toss it to them. It makes a noise and they love to chase it around. After a little playtime, I unscrew the cap and give them the well-earned treats. When the bottle gets too smashed, it gets recycled, and I make another plastic bottle toy.
— Heloise Dear Readers:
If you are making shish kebabs, cleaning them afterward to remove the crusty debris can be laborintensive. Try this hint my mother used: After removing the meat, push each skewer through a soap-filled scouring pad. Don’t wet it. This will get rid of the majority of the crud. Then wash, rinse and dry well.
— Heloise Dear Readers:
If you are taking your video camera, smartphone or laptop computer on vacation, stick an address label on each one. This could make a difference if any of them are lost or stolen. As we all know, our high-tech devices are expensive to buy and to repair, so you may want to think about getting insurance before you travel in case they’re lost or stolen. A policy may offer replacement coverage, but read it carefully to see exactly what the policy offers.
Heloise Dear Readers: Heloise Dear Readers: Heloise —
If you are a tea drinker and like to try different types of tea, there are some cheap things you can use to add a new flavor or zing to your normal cup of hot tea. To add a bit of zip, add several red-hot candies, lemon drops or peppermint candies. Also, you can put a cinnamon stick or two in it for a nice flavor. And a teaspoon of strawberry or raspberry jam can sweeten it too.
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If you have purchased big presents for your children, instead of buying expensive wrapping, here’s an idea for saving money: Wrap the child’s toy inside a pillowcase and tie the case with yarn or raffia.
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