Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: I, too, often wonder if my old T-shirt with the small stain on the front should just be thrown away, or carefully washed and passed along.

Some years back, I sat in church and heard a woman speak who runs a shelter for girls. She begged us to wash and collect our old margarine containers, which they used for cereal bowls. She said that what might look like an old blanket that has had its day to us would keep a small child just as warm as one from a classy department store.

My rule is this: If it was good enough for me to be wearing yesterday, then wash it and pass it along. People who turn up their noses, well, they need to get their priorities straight. – Jackie in Houston

We have received many comments on this topic. Folks, please call the organization you are thinking of donating to and ask what it needs or is willing to accept. – Heloise