A few clouds. Low 59F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph..
A few clouds. Low 59F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Meet Aries. Thomas M. sent in a photo of his rescue cat Aries. She has beautiful eyes, and although her coat is black, there’s a small patch of white on her chest. To see Aries and our other Pet Pals, go to www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.”
Meet Aries. Thomas M. sent in a photo of his rescue cat Aries. She has beautiful eyes, and although her coat is black, there’s a small patch of white on her chest. To see Aries and our other Pet Pals, go to www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.”
DEAR HELOISE: My newspaper comes in a plastic sleeve. They are handy for putting messy vegetable and fruit peelings in the trash. They are good for organizing all kinds of small items.
I use large bags to store clothes and other items to pass on to my favorite nonprofit, which offers them for sale. This helps me declutter my house, and I am happy with less to work around. My motto has always been “Less is more!” — Annie in Nebraska
Annie, recycling and reusing these plastic bags is good for our environment. Thanks for taking these steps.
DEAR READERS: Plastic shower curtains get so much use and can acquire a hard-water buildup and gunk on them. They need to be cleaned well. Here’s how to remove this stuff. Wash plastic shower curtains in the washing machine with a towel, which will create scrubbing action. Add 1 cup of white vinegar during the rinse cycle. Tumble dry briefly or hang up to dry.
Vinegar is a go-to effective and safe household product. It can be used for cleaning, deodorizing and cooking. You can learn more uses for vinegar in my pamphlet. Get a copy by visiting www.Heloise.com, or send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Heloise/Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. FYI: If your hands have an odor of onion or fish lingering on them after cooking, just wash your hands in apple cider vinegar to remove the smell.
DEAR HELOISE: My window shade opens and closes by pulling a thin chain pulley. Whenever I crack open the window, the breeze makes the chain clink repeatedly. I love fresh air, but the noise bothered me. So I bought a little hook, the kind with a sticky backing that does not damage paint. I attached the hook to the inside of the vertical windowsill next to the chain (halfway up). Now, whenever I crack open the window, I place the chain in the hook. It never makes noise anymore!
— R. Bosin, Silver Spring, Md.
DEAR HELOISE: My dog is incontinent when she sleeps, so she wets her dog bed sometimes, but not every day. The best solution I have found is to cover her beds with crib mattress covers. They are waterproof but soft and don’t make a crinkling sound like plastic.
DEAR HELOISE: To make my toothpaste last twice as long, my dental hygienist recommended only putting a pea-size amount on the toothbrush. You will be amazed at how little toothpaste you really need!
DEAR HELOISE: Hello, I am writing about a tidbit I just read in your column pertaining to how to store holiday chocolates. I just want to know, who has chocolate to store? I want their friends! Mine is gone by Christmas night! Thank you for the laugh! P.S. I love your articles!
Robert, you make a very good point!
Send hints to Heloise, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 or email Heloise@Heloise.com.
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