Dear Heloise: I have several hints that I want to share. They are great timesavers, too!

• I find that hair elastics are better than rubber bands around rolled items like wrapping paper, etc. They don’t cut into the items and are easily rolled off.

• In a hurry to bake a casserole that you want browned? Preheat for several minutes in a microwave oven on a medium setting, then put into a regular oven.

• Want a fast cappuccino? Pour regular coffee into a cup and add frozen whipped topping, stirring gently.

• Want to save time cutting purchased flow...

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