HELPFUL HINTS
DEAR HELOISE: In reading a hint in your column about thanking your mom on your birthday, I’d like to share this: For many years now, my daughter has sent me flowe rs on her birthday, saying: “Thanks, Mom, you’re the reason I am here.”
It always brings a tear to my eye. — Doris in Durham, N.C. DEAR READER: How sweet, and yes, a tear, but a smile, too! Give your daughter a big hug from me for being such loving daughter.
DEAR READERS: Eyebrows serve more of a purpose than to just, well, sit above your eyes. They keep sweat and debris out of our eyes (some people, anyway), and they can make a statement.
A few quick hints to help keep your brows looking good:
Too much? Maybe an appointment with a professional will help you learn the right and wrong way to shape.
Good tweezers and a brow comb are tools you need. However, I still use a limegreen baby toothbrush as my brow brush. Works fine, and I can find it in my makeup bag.
Don’t go overboard plucking. Usually, just pluck a few strays underneath the brow. Unless you know what you are doing, stop after a minute or two. Don’t go crazy and pluck everything at one time.
P.S.: Once the shape is what you like, then simply pluck a few stray hairs every morning or night to keep things shipshape.
DEAR HELOISE: I go to my superstore’s bathroom-brush section and buy several. I use them as great back scratchers. Oval ones are great for cleaning ears of corn and other fruits and vegetables. They make good pot and pan cleaners because the bristles are strong but will not scratch or leave marks.
— Jim M. in Ohio DEAR READER: All good hints. I think for peace of mind, I’d tape the handles with my purple duct tape or something just to be sure I was using the right brush.
DEAR HELOISE: How do I brighten up my outdoor porch light? Any ideas on what to use (it is brass)?
— Harold in Minnesota DEAR READER: Harold, brass that has turned dingy is most likely non-lacquered. Grab a bottle of ketchup. Rub the surface of the light fixture, then wipe off with a slightly damp cloth.
Heloise@Heloise.com