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• Tip of the Day: Regulating Your Pool's pH June 7, 2012
  When alkalinity needs to be increased in your swimming pool or hot tub, baking soda can be added to restore a balance if there is too much chlorine. […]
• Tip of the Day: When Temporary Tattoos Need to Be Less Temporary June 7, 2012
  There’s nothing kids love more than temporary tattoos—until they decide they hate them. To easily remove a temp tat before it rubs off itself, dab some cold cream on the area, then wipe it off with a washcloth. […]
• Tip of the Day: Replacement Cap June 5, 2012
  If you lose the tiny cap to your glue or caulk tube, stick a screw in there instead! We actually prefer long screws to caps, because they’ll clean out the narrow area in the tube and make sure the glue or caulk doesn’t harden between uses. […]
• Tip of the Day: Protect "Grown Up" Glasses June 4, 2012
  If your children have graduated past the sippy cup stage but still have problems getting a grip on “grown up” glasses, try putting five or six small rubber bands around the glass. That’ll help them hold on, which means fewer spills for you to clean up. […]
• Tip of the Day: Citrus for Ceramic June 3, 2012
  The easiest way to clean ceramic figurines is to rub them with the cut side of a lemon wedge. Leave the lemon juice on for 15 minutes, then polish up with a soft, dry cloth. […]
• Tip of the Day: Scuff Remover June 2, 2012
  To remove scuff marks left on your floor by dark-soled shoes, rub some baking soda into the spot with a wet rag. They'll virtually disappear. […]
• Five Storage Secrets to Make Food Last Longer June 1, 2012
  Do you feel like you’re always throwing away food? Letting food go bad before you have a chance to eat it drains your pocketbook and results in more time-consuming trips to the grocery store. Before you head to the supermarket again, check your fridge and your cupboards and make a note of ingredients you have for future meals. Picking up a few more items to […]
• Recipe of the Week: Diploma Cookies June 1, 2012
  photo credit: BettyCrocker.comThese delightful cookies from Betty Crocker are a fun addition to any graduation party or a great gift for your favorite graduate. Ingredients:1 cup butter or margarine, softened1/3 cup shortening3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 egg1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup whole […]
• Tip of the Day: Trim on the Cheap June 1, 2012
  If you’re used to getting an expensive haircut, it’s hard to switch to a bargain salon such as Supercuts. But what you can do to save yourself hundreds of dollars a year is to get a hairstyle that doesn’t need a lot of upkeep. When you need a trim in between cuts, go to an inexpensive salon. While hair stylists at the bargain salons sometimes can’t give you […]

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