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NOW HERE’S A TIP! To save money on electricity costs,
hang jeans and other heavy clothing

By JoAnn Derson to dry first. White or light towels and
garments especially love the sun.
When it is mostly dry, pop it in the
“ The best way to get of salt. Slowly add 1 cup of olive dryer to fluff.
oil. Beat up to 5 minutes to add air
a bloodstain out of
clothing is by dousing and increase volume. Pour into two
“Always be on the lookout for sale
the stain with hydro-
It’s economical, spreads like soft
gen peroxide and 1-pint containers and refrigerate. items that can be given as gifts.
washing as usual. For clay stains, you margarine, tastes great and you get You can also check the sale rack for
absolutely must have a Fels-Naptha the benefits of olive oil in a natural children’s clothes. Sometimes, I buy
bar. It looks like a bar of soap, and product. up to a year in advance for my child,
you wet the material and rub in the since the deals can be so good. Just
soap. It’s magical. This, coming from “Before I go to the beach, I freeze an be sure that the clothing is the right
a softball mom whose daughter ice-cube tray full of lemonade. Then, season when your child will be able
loves to slide.” -- A.A. in Florida we use the cubes in our travel cups. to wear it.” -- Matt in New Mexico.
It keeps the lemonade cool, and as it
It’s easy to make your own spread- melts (which tends to be quickly), it Send your tips to:
able butter. Simply whip 1 pound of doesn’t water down the drink.” Now Here’s a Tip, 1800 Pembrook
softened butter and 1/2 teaspoon -- K.H. in South Carolina Dr., Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32810

DID YOU KNOW?

When embarking on a road trip,
drivers may want to avoid doing
so between late afternoon and
early evening.

According to the National Safety
Council, evening rush hours,
which is generally considered to
be between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on
weeknights, is a dangerous time
to be on the road due to increased
traffic. But drivers should know
that evening rush hour is not the
only time when it’s dangerous
to be on the road, particularly in lengthy trips and aspiring to
summer. drive as many hours as possible
in the hopes of arriving to their
According to the NSC, fatal crashes destinations as quickly as possible.
peaked between 8 p.m. and 11:59 By avoiding driving between the
p.m. in the spring and summer hours of 4 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.,
of 2023. That’s something road drivers can steer clear of traffic
trippers can keep in mind, jams and avoid times of day when
particularly if they’re planning driving is most dangerous.