Window Seat

Four pie-shaped ottomans come together to create a round cocktail table. A chocolate tufted-back sofa is very practical as it is forgiving of spills.

come together to create a round cocktail table. A chocolate tufted-back sofa is very practical as it is forgiving of spills.

Four pie-shaped ottomans come together to create a round cocktail table. A chocolate tufted-back sofa is very practical as it is forgiving of spills.

come together to create a round cocktail table. A chocolate tufted-back sofa is very practical as it is forgiving of spills.

Water Damage

If your handheld GPS, digital camera or other electronic device gets a
surprise soaking, try placing it in a resealable bag full of dry,
uncooked rice for 24 hours. Often, the rice will absorb the moisture without
the need for damaging heat.
Cecelia M.

Baby After-Meal Clean-Up

To eliminate tears while washing up children after a messy meal, just
fill an empty soap pump with tear free baby shampoo from the dollar
store. Pump a bit onto a damp washcloth and wipe up baby’s hands, face,
neck, and hairline for a tear- free, clean baby.
Carolyn A. in Wickenburg AZ

Key Protection

Ladies, when you are out running errands, shopping, walking, etc.,
always wear clothing with pockets. Always keep your house and car keys in
your pockets, not your purse. If someone snatches your purse, at least
you can drive your car and get into your home because you still have
your keys.

This tip was put to the test when my mom got knocked down during a
purse snatching in a discount store parking lot. She wasn’t seriously hurt
(thank goodness) and was able to drive home afterwards. She didn’t have
to call me to pick her up and drive her home, where she’d have been
forced to ask the apartment manager to let her into her place. When
you’ve just been mugged, you want as few hassles as possible!
Pam in Arkansas

Stretching Milk

With milk being so expensive, we were having a rough time keeping it in
the house with my five children, but we were getting plenty of instant
milk from the food pantry. So with a little experimentation, I found
that I can follow the instant milk recipe to make 1/2 gallon milk and
then add 1/2 gallon of whole milk to it to make a full gallon. There’s no
change in taste and it makes the regular milk last a whole lot longer.

Janet

Preparing for One-Income Living

After Epson failed to send my promised rebate and ignored my follow-up
letters, I stopped buying items with rebates. If they want to put
something on sale, they can lower the price to the consumer. The rebates are
just a racket and I refuse to play their game. I make sure I tell the
sales clerks this when they recommend a product with a rebate.
GG in CA

We’ve all done it. We’re tempted to purchase an item with a rebate. The
after rebate price is good. But, we wonder whether we’ll really
receive the rebate. Because without it, the price offered is not the best
deal available.