Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Onion Breath

Onion breath? Chew on an orange rind or a sprig of parsley.

Shamrock plants flourish in a 70-75° daytime environment. Night temperatures should be 10 degrees cooler.

Place sachets of dried rosemary in the pockets of stored clothes to repel moths.

Choose your desired pasta and place one cup (or more, if desired) in zip top bag. Add about 1/4 cup

Brighten up copper and brass with a solution of salt and vinegar.

Add breadcrumbs to scrambled eggs. It will increase the volume and add flavor.

Staticky hair? Tame it by rubbing a fabric softener sheet over it.

Take advantage of free solar heat. Raise window shades in the day time, draw them by sundown.

Cut out the images from old Christmas cards to make great gift labels.

When picking sweet potatoes, choose the dark-skinned ones. They are known to be sweeter and more moist than the lighter-skinned