
Expensive Heloise: My husband and I do lots of worldwide touring. To be ready for ideas for our bags handlers, bellhops, and so forth., we save our one greenback payments no less than one month upfront. Nearly all of nations settle for the American greenback. This manner we’re ready for ideas. — Maria M., Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Expensive Heloise: I’m a current widower. I’m used to purchasing bigger sizes of merchandise for financial causes. I like ice cream and often purchase the half-gallon dimension. The difficulty is that I do not appear to eat it quick sufficient, and it could sit within the freezer for an prolonged time frame. Generally ice cream develops a humorous taste or style over time.
My answer is to put a transparent plastic movie over the container after opening after which substitute the lid. This appears to maintain the flavour contemporary for lengthy intervals. I additionally maintain an open field of baking soda within the freezer to maintain the within contemporary as effectively. — Michael F., Lengthy Seashore, California
San Antonio, TX 78279-5001
Expensive Heloise: I nearly fell on the ice one evening as I used to be leaving work. I took an empty grated cheese container and put desk salt in it. Then I put it in my automotive within the cup holder, so I can unfold it outdoors my automotive earlier than I am going into work or buy groceries. I exploit desk salt reasonably than sidewalk salt.
After I exit to eat I take a plastic container to convey residence the meals I do not eat. No extra recycling containers from diners.
I add 1/4 to 1/2 cup baking soda to my dishwashing water when I’ve greasy dishes, because it cuts the grease.
After I put leftovers in my fridge, I put the date I cooked them on the container, so I’ll use it earlier than it goes dangerous. — Louise C., Troy, Ohio
Expensive Heloise: Often, I lose an earring if the again half that holds within the earring comes off. I began poking them into the bulletin board above my desk. Lastly, I began to make use of them to carry notes on the bulletin board. I discovered two of the lacking earrings, and fortunately I had their match on my bulletin board. — Casey P., Pierre, South Dakota
Expensive Heloise: I not too long ago had new wooden floors put in in my residence, and the workmen gave me some very worthwhile hints on how one can maintain it wanting good for a very long time. I assumed I might cross these alongside to your readers:
— By no means use something besides cleaners designed for wooden floors, particularly vinegar, as it might probably strip the shine and dry out the wooden.
— Watch out about sporting excessive heels on wooden floors, as this will trigger pitting and dents.
— Clear up spills instantly.
— All the time have rugs in excessive visitors areas.
— Do not push furnishings round. Choose it up and transfer it that manner.
— A day by day dry mud mop on busy areas helps decide up dust, which may trigger scratches in your wooden flooring. — Ella G., Perry, Iowa