Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Smelly shoes?

If your shoes are emitting an unpleasant odor, try stuffing newspaper in them. The paper absorbs the odor and perspiration and keeps shoes in shape.

Keep tomatoes fresh longer by storing them stem down.

If ants are invading your home, sprinkle chili powder near their entrances.

Add lemon juice or vinegar to the liquid in which the meat is cooked.

To easily remove silk from corn on the cob, wipe down the cob from tip to base with a damp paper towel.

Old, well-used oven mitts are great for washing and waxing your car.

Take up to four grams of powdered ginger before traveling to prevent motion sickness.

Keep a disaster kit packed with spare clothes, water, nonperishable foods, and important records in case of emergency.

Never soak vegetables after slicing them. They’ll lose much of their nutritional value.

Used prescription bottles are a great way to store and protect small items when camping. (Make sure to rinse them out first!)