Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Making Pills Easier To Swallow

To make pills easier to swallow, take a bite of a banana and chew. Then add the pill and swallow.

To stop tears when cutting onions, place onions in the freezer for 30 minutes before cutting.

Aluminum foil and plastic wrap dispensers have built-in tabs on each end to hold the roll in place. Just press

Lettuce and celery keep longer if stored in brown paper bags instead of plastic.

Use your cell phone to take a picture of the location of your car in the parking lot so you can

Keep Christmas lights from getting tangled in storage by wrapping them around a clothes hanger.

Donate old blankets, sheets, and towels to your local animal shelter. They can use them for bedding.

Use clean plastic egg cartons to sort and organize household screws, jewelry and other small items.

Before microwaving your Thanksgiving leftovers, arrange food around the edge of the plate, leaving the center free, and cover, to

To make the fluffiest mashed potatoes, boil up a starchier variety like Russets or bakers. These absorb butter and cream