February 25, 2015 - Lethbridge Sun Times - page 45 SUN TIMES HANDY USES FOR PLASTIC COAT HANGERS D
ear Readers: In a recent column, Bev A. asked for hints about what to do with all the plastic hangers she had. Here are just a handful
of all of the hints readers sent: Dolores S. in Mansfield, Ohio, wrote:
“Please mention the laundromat. I worked at a laundry for three years, and we could always use hangers. The owner had to buy boxes of them, and donations would help with expenses. People wanted their laundry hung up, but wouldn’t bring their own hangers.” • Nancy Meyer, via email,
wrote: “We help settle refugees, and really need hangers when we set up their apartments. Spread the word to check with an agency in the area that settles refugees. They will gladly take them.” • A Reader, via email, wrote: “Other great
ideas for extra hangers are to contact hospitals. The hangers seem to disappear from the patient rooms when patients are discharged.” All good hints, and it’s wonderful to find
out about great ways to recycle hangers. Here is another hint from me: See if nursing homes and assisted-living facilities would be able to use extra hangers. — Heloise
READY FOR EXERCISE Dear Heloise:Many people have made a
New Year’s resolution to exercise or get more fit. I have a piece of advice that works for me. Have workout clothes ready. If you have to search for the socks, the shoes, the top and the pants, it won’t take long to be discouraged. I have walked every day (2 miles) for 37
years, and I have my clothes ready to jump into in the morning. Another hint: Get it done in the morning, if you can. As the day progresses, you are less likely to feel like doing it. — Corrinne B., Universal City, Texas
REUSE PAPER Dear Heloise:With the
popularity of gift bags instead of wrapped presents, a lot of tissue paper is needed. I never buy tissue paper because I gathered all the paper from last year’s gift bags and ironed them. They are good as new, and I am able to use the paper several times. — Kaye in Arkansas
PAINT STIRRER Dear Heloise: Ever wonder what to do with all the
chopsticks that come with takeout Chinese food? Wonder no more. Chopsticks make great paint stirrers if you have small cans of paint. Don’t pull the chopsticks apart, and they will work great to mix your paint. Heloise, thanks for the helpful hints. I read your column every morning. — Marla S., Seal Beach, Calif. Hi, Marla. Thanks for reading my
column. I use the chopsticks for my potted plants to aerate the soil. — Hugs, Heloise
BOOK LIST Dear Heloise: I created a folder I have
saved to my desktop on my computer, which I update every time I finish a book. Then, when I go shopping for more books, I print a copy and take it with me to prevent buying a book I have already enjoyed. — Conrad, via email
BETTER BEEF Dear Heloise: Regarding the hint from
C.V. in St. Louis (Heloise here: C.V.’s hint in a previous column was to boil ground beef before using): By boiling the beef and draining it, the food value — soluble vitamins and minerals, especially B vitamins — is lost. Browning actually enhances the flavour of beef. My hint:Drain the cooked beef into a
bowl, refrigerate until the fat is solid and then separate the fat from the broth (which will be on the bottom) and add the broth back to the beef. This retains both food value and flavor. — Riva C., via email Riva, thanks for reminding us (me
included) of this tried-and-tested food hint. There may be a small loss of nutrients into the water, so it’s a tossup! Eliminate the fat if you are watching your calorie intake, or expect some nutrient loss. Use the least amount of water that you can, and slow-cook rather than boil at high heat to keep the most vitamins. — Heloise
NO DRIPPY MESS Dear Heloise:Our family loves to
entertain and does so regularly. Here is one of my favorite entertaining hints: I keep several plastic squeeze bottles filled with condiments. Mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and salsa can be kept neatly in these bottles. No worries about multiple knives and spoons in condiment jars contaminating them. — Mariah D. in New Jersey
GOOD TO THE LAST DROP Dear Heloise:When the salad-dressing
bottle appears empty, there is still a salad’s worth of dressing in there. I add a couple of teaspoons of vinegar to the bottle, put the cap on and shake. I have more than enough dressing to finish my salad. — Emma D. in Oregon
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