Take a few minutes for yourself in the morning; homemade cleaning solution

Dear Readers: My mother, the original Heloise (1919-1977), was a passionate activist for homemakers and heads of households everywhere.

From one of her books, “Heloise All Around the House,” here is a hint. Change your perspective on your morning routine, and you won’t get so bored:

“Drink your first cup of coffee in the living room, not in the kitchen. Take five minutes alone to meditate, be grateful, and find a purpose for the day!” Sound advice today, too!—Heloise II, the daughter

I WANT INFO!

Dear Heloise: I really get annoyed with people and companies that insist on using their services that can only be found online.

Where I live, the paper is printed only three days a week, because everyone can use a computer to get updated information!

If something happens on a Thursday, I have to wait for the Sunday edition for coverage. Thank you for your hints. Companies would have so many more consumers if they used all forms of communication.—Patsy R., Halifax, Pa.

HELOISE CLEANING SOLUTION Dear Heloise: I lost my favorite (yours) recipe for cleaning bathrooms. You should run this often. I wrote it on the bottle, but the last ingredient got erased.—Reba J., Mobile, Ala.

Reba, this is one of my multipurpose go-to cleaners. So, here is the complete HELOISE CLEANING SOLUTION:

1/2 cup regular household ammonia

1/2 cup rubbing alcohol (50, 70 or 90 percent)

1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid 1 gallon water

Pour into a clean spray bottle and be sure to label CLEARLY with the ingredients. Also, use a microfiber cloth to clean. Keep all cleaners labeled, and store them away from children and pets.—Heloise

NO-OUCH BANDAGE

Dear Heloise: When it comes to removing an adhesive bandage, it can be painful. I soak a cotton ball in baby oil and rub it on the bandage, then gently pull it off.—Ana M. in Hawaii