Dear Heloise: For everyone who thinks baby wipes are flushable, they are not. My daughter experienced a plumbing problem, and her serviceman said it was due to baby wipes.-A.A., Staten Island, N.Y.
You are absolutely right. They may be "flushable," but they muck up plumbing down the line. Don't take a chance; a repair bill can be pretty expensive.-Heloise
SPRING PARTY
Dear Heloise: It's spring, the perfect time to have a party for kids and grandkids, and it's pretty easy because I plan ahead!
First, food. I get any information on kids' allergies, if necessary. Pizza is cheap, I can add whatever toppings each child wants, and I can cut the slices narrow, so everybody gets to taste all the toppings.
A fruit tray is a healthy, colorful and fun alternative to candy and potato chips.
I like to keep decorating simple: I pick two basic colors for balloons and streamers. For games, kids love pinatas, and it helps them work off energy! These hints help me make a fun afternoon for kids for a birthday party or any social gathering.-Robin M., Syracuse, Utah
PET PAL
Dear Readers: Doris and Henry in Spring Branch, Texas, sent us a picture of some wild turkeys that they feed on their property. The turkeys are tame, or maybe just really hungry! To see the turkeys and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com and click on "Pet of the Week." Would you like to share a picture of your furry, funny or feathery friend? Email [email protected]!-Heloise
SOAPY SPONGE
Dear Heloise: My friend didn't like how her homemade soaps get mushy after leaving them in a soap dish. I put my soaps on a dry sponge. This soaks up most of the water, and you won't have a mushy bar of soap.-Calie J.F., Huntington Beach, Calif.
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