HINTS FROM HELOISE
PRACTICAL, DEPENDABLE TIPS
prove attendance!
What kind of pet would work for your classroom? A mouse, gerbil, betta fish and hermit crab are all good choices.
Check out www.petsintheclassroom.org for grant opportunities for financial support in purchasing the pet and maintaining its care.
— Heloise
P.S. And of course, if the pet passes away, that’s an important lesson, also.
Dear Readers: Meet Nancy L.’s Polly, in Simi Valley, Calif.
FOR TODAY’S BUSY CONSUMERS
Polly’s a 5-year-old ragdoll, and a beautiful, wonderful kitty.
She loves to go “bye-bye car,” but not when she winds up at the veterinarian! She hid from Dr. H. behind his computer, but alas, he found her.
To see Polly and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” Do you have a funny and furry friend? Email a picture and description to Heloise@Heloise. com.
— Heloise
Dear Heloise: A neighbor of ours left her clothes dryer
on when she went to sleep.
At about 2 a.m., we heard an explosion, and then firetrucks. The dryer caught fire because the vent to the outside of the house had too much lint in it.
Please make sure that both inner and outer vents are regularly cleaned. All that lint can ignite very quickly, and in the case of our neighbor, she lost everything. Be safe, not sorry.
— Mommajor In Barrington, N.H.
A great reminder!
— Heloise
Dear Readers: Stuck for a gift for someone? How about a box of stationery and a roll of stamps? Encourage the art of letter writing!
— Heloise
Dear Heloise: I keep a small package of baby wipes in my bag. How many times have I used the ladies’ room somewhere and there wasn’t toilet tissue in the holders? My stash saved the day! — Annaclaire In Waterbury, Conn.
Send your hints to Heloise@ Heloise.com or mail them to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000.