Dear Readers: Back in January, I told you that St. Jude's Ranch for Children had concluded its program in which the children took the fronts of recycled greeting cards and made new cards that were sold in the gift shop and online.
Well, here's a HELOISE UPDATE: St. Jude's will soon be unveiling a new version of the program. In the meantime, you still can send the (front only) recycled cards (except for Hallmark, American Greetings and Disney) to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude's St., Boulder City, NV 89005. Go to stjudesranch.org for more details.-Heloise
LETTUCE LIFE
Dear Heloise: I enjoy using the prepackaged, prewashed lettuce mixes, but they often start going bad and getting slimy before the expiration date.
I found that putting a paper towel in the container helps absorb the extra moisture and extends the life of the salad by several days.-Carolyn G., via email
EASY POP
Hi, Heloise: Here is what I do with my air popcorn popper:
I pop a couple of batches of popcorn and divide them into quart-size zippered bags. Each day, I pour one into a bowl, spritz with butter spray and a little salt, and voila-I have a popcorn snack in the afternoon.-Doris B., via email
CLEAN BRUSH
Hi, Heloise: I pour hydrogen peroxide into a glass and place my toothbrush in it and let it soak overnight. I'm amazed at the residue on the bottom of the glass.-Claudia in Placentia, Calif.
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