Hints from Heloise

Here are two good hints from Chris G. of Lincoln, Calif.:

“If the paper received in junk mail is not printed on both sides, I cut it into four pieces, attach it together with a large paper clip and use it for scratch paper.

“When cleaning spots from my carpet, instead of getting down on my knees, I put a thick, white sock on my foot, spray the spot and clean it up by rubbing my foot on it. Saves the knees and works wonderfully.

Dear Heloise: Once a month, our church has us donate nonperishable items such as canned goods, paper products, cereal and such. It’s given to a local organization that distributes it to the needy.

I buy the weekly grocery-store specials, keep what I need and give the rest to the church. Also I get the “buy one and get one free” specials. – Nancy in Ohio