Dear Heloise: Oh, how I have enjoyed your mother's and your hints all these years! Here is a hint that your readers may not be aware of:
My hand strength is not as strong as it used to be, so I would not put the top on my pill bottles after considerable effort in opening them.
I went to the druggist, and she explained that she has something called "easy to open" caps. Who knew?
My druggist also said not to keep my pills in the bathroom. She then said a lot of young people drop their pills on the floor and want replacement pills, so be careful!-Jim C., Omaha, Neb.
Thanks for writing, Jim! Keep those easy-to-open bottles away from tiny, curious children and pets.-Heloise
CARD DONATION
Dear Heloise: Could you please run the address for the collection of greeting cards? Thank you.-Martha M., Kent, Ohio
Hi, Martha: Here's the information you requested: St. Jude's Ranch for Children will happily take the fronts of greeting cards. The cards are repurposed into new cards, which are sold by St. Jude's gift shop. Here are the guidelines:
Send in only the fronts of cards, with no handwriting on them.
Due to licensing restrictions, Disney, Hallmark and American Greetings cards cannot be used.
Smaller cards are preferred, 5 by 7 inches or smaller.
All themes are welcomed: birthday, Christmas, just because.
Mail the card fronts to:
St. Jude's Ranch for Children
Recycled Card Program
100 St. Jude Street
Boulder City, NV 89005
For any questions, or to place an order, call 877-977-7572.-Heloise
BEAUTY ON A BUDGET
Dear Heloise: Being a product of the Great Depression, baking soda was my middle name. We didn't have toothpaste, so my mom told me to put baking soda and a dash of salt in the palm of my hand, dip my brush in and brush my teeth. It worked, and I still have all of my teeth. Today, I keep baking soda in my bathroom and add it to my toothpaste.-Lillian H., via email
Lillian, baking soda is cheap, readily available and safe. Mix a quarter-size amount of baking soda with your regular facial cleanser twice a week to exfoliate.-Heloise