Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Keep Valentine Flowers Fresh

To keep your cut flowers fresher longer, use equal parts water and Mountain Dew in the vase.

It’s true! Ketchup can bring back the sparkle to your jewelry and silver items. Simply submerge item in a bowl

During the winter, massage a thin layer of petroleum jelly onto the bottom of your dog’s feet before heading outside.

Place your delicate ornaments in empty egg cartons to keep them organized and safe when storing in the off-season.

Grab a bunch of grapes for your New Year’s celebration! In Spain, and many Latin cultures, it is believed that

When cutting an onion, chew on some gum. Some say it helps cut down on tears.

Want to grow flowers indoors? Try flowering bulbs of hyacinths, crocuses, or narcissi.

Before you begin the task of vacuuming up those pine needles from your Christmas tree, be sure you start with

When storing your fine china, place an inexpensive paper plate or coffee filter between each plate. This will help eliminate

When dining out, simply request “no straw” with your beverage to help reduce trash. Most of us don’t use a