Pet plan for a foreign land
DEAR READERS >> Traveling to a FOREIGN COUNTRY with a pet requires preparation and planning. Here are some things to consider:
• First, please consult the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s website (www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet- travel) for advice.
• All vaccinations must be up to date and administered in advance of the trip. Airlines and foreign countries will require proof.
• The European Union has an “EU pet passport” system that makes traveling with your pet through the EU easier.
• DO NOT give your pet antinausea or anti- anxiety medication unless your vet recommends it.
• Your pet will need a reservation, so make sure you discuss this with the airline before traveling.
DEAR HELOISE >> As my father grew older, he would sometimes forget to turn off the ignition of the car. I made a large sign and placed it on the wall, at eye level, so that every time he drove in, he would see “Turn off the ignition, now!” I probably saved him from carbon-monoxide poisoning.
— Frank F., Manassas, Va.
DEAR HELOISE >> As a makeup artist, I have a few tricks up my sleeve on enhancing a woman’s lips. Here are some of them:
1. Wipe off lip balm before applying lipstick to get an even coverage.
2. Always warm a lip liner for a few seconds by holding the tip in warm fingers before applying.
3. Shine makes lips look big- ger. No lip gloss handy? Use petroleum gel to add that sexy look to your lips.
4. A red lipstick with a blue undertone will make your teeth look whiter.
5. A professional model will often keep her lipstick and indeed her makeup in a small, zippered, plastic bag with a chilled gel pack.
— A Reader, via email
DEAR HELOISE >> Is there a simple way to shine silverware?
— Kat M., Stafford, Okla.
DEAR KAT M. >> A good tarnishremoving formula is to place a clean sheet of tinfoil in your sink or a bowl. Make a mound of salt in your hand and pour it in the bowl. Then do the same with a mound of baking soda. Pour in just enough hot water to cover the objects, and wait for a few minutes. You’ll see it change before your eyes.
DEAR HELOISE >> How do I get dirt and gunk off my piano keys?
— Zoe J., Appleton, Wis.
DEAR ZOE J. >> Zoe, if they’re plastic, rub with a chamois cloth dipped in vinegar that is mixed with a little warm water. If they’re ivory, use a barely damp cloth and a bit of gentle soap to wipe, and be sure to dry the white keys ASAP! Use another damp cloth for the black keys. Then buff.