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CUPCAKE CAKE
A reader, Ruth from Texas, shared this photo of her grandson’s cupcake, birthday cake. Each cupcake has a letter on it to spell out Happy Birthday or whatever message you wish. You can have extra cupcakes decorated with stars, hearts, and a rocket ship. Easy to bake, easy to make and easy to serve.
Make Holiday Appetizers attractive
Here's a hint from a reader I just love! Use a
crinkle cutter (I still call it a pickle slicer) to cut fresh veggies, eggs for deviled eggs and even rolled (from the frig) cookie dough. Click here for the reader letter and photo of my mothers old, old "pickle slicer."
| Heloise Brings Her Hints to Fox Morning News.
 Heloise dispenses practical advice in her newspaper column, in magazines and her best-selling books. Click Here to watch. |
Love your high-priced coffee, but don't want to spend the money? Make your own at home and save $5 to $10 a week!
You can easily create special flavors, such as Mocha, Vienna, Coffee Olé, or even a favorite of mine, low-calorie Café au Lait.
If tea is your preference, my pamphlet, Heloise's Flavored Coffee and Teas is also filled with recipes for Spiced tea, Friendship tea and more. Click here for more information. |
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JANUARY 28, 2012
Avis in Smithfield, Maine sent a picture of her light brown toy poodle,
Buffy, with a pacifier in her mouth! Buffy got the idea from Avis' granddaughter, Alex. When Alex fell one day, Buffy brought her the
'binky' to comfort her. Avis says, "Dogs are so smart and loving."
>> For Smiling Pets
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 Svetyanla is what I call my bike!
She is a 2005 Russian-made URAL gear-up that has reverse, as
well as shovel, and spare tire! Read More > |
THEMOTHERHOOD.COM WEB TALK
Heloise recently shared Mom and Baby Hints "to ease the stress, control the mess and do your best" on www.themotherhood.com/talk/ in a live chat. The TALK was sponsored by Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment, the premium blend ointment that treats severe diaper rash, fast. www.doctorsmiths.com.
 BUYING COLLEGE TEXT BOOKS?
Do Your Homework First.
Click here for money-saving hints.
Here are my college text books I kept! Yes, math and one economics book: Consumer Problems and Personal Finance. Math does not change and much of the information about personal finance and living on a budget is still good today! |
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 HANDY HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Handy Household Hints from Heloise (Rodale Press) is my latest book now out in trade paperback. It’s filled with Handy Holiday Cleanup Hints, Emergency Stain Removal Hints and much more! It makes a nice gift that is helpful all year long! You deserve one too! You can find it in your book store or online at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com.
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 Happy Combined 50th Anniversary of Heloise/
Heloise!
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HINT THIS MONTH
DO IT GREENER
Pack Your Bags
Here's a perfect holiday use for all those plastic grocery sacks that are clogging up your cupboard and recycling area: Use them when shipping gifts–the bags themselves don't weigh squat. As long as the items being packed aren't too fragile, there's no need to splurge on packing peanuts. Click here for more Heloise Hints in
Good Housekeeping.
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KITCHEN Keep a large bottle of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide (available at supermarkets and drug stores) under the kitchen sink. It has multiple uses: sanitize plastic cutting boards, wipe off dirty can opener blades and to kill bacteria in the drain. Be aware that it may lighten surfaces.
BATH For just pennies, you can clean the bathroom sink, bathtub and shower. Buy the cheapest hair shampoo you can (look for sales). I use a plastic scrubber to apply straight from the bottle, then rinse off. Do this after showering and the gunk will not build up!
LAUNDRY For under a quarter, you can make prewash stain remover for washable clothes! Mix 1/3 nonsudsing/clear ammonia, 1/3 dishwashing liquid (NOT dishwasher liquid or gel), 1/3 water. Pour into a clearly labeled spray bottle. Apply to stains and allow to sit for only 5 minutes, then wash ASAP.
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Fred the Albino
 We rescued Fred the Albino
ferret, who had only one fang, from
a rancher who found him
and he lived a happy life with us!
This was in the early 1980's in
San Antonio Texas. He was one of
three playful little scamps we have had. |
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Heloise’s
Money-Saving Cleaning Formulas
I have many “recipes” for homemade
cleaning formulas and beauty solutions. They
are made of common products you can buy cheaply
and easy to mix up. Click
here for hints on making them. |
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OTHER USES FOR BAKING SODA
• Deodorize carpeting for quick fix; sprinkle on and vacuum up.
• Make a mild facial scrub; just mix with water and rub.
• Remove crayon marks from washable wallpaper; sprinkle on a damp sponge.
• Scrub porcelain (safe for the surface): use on a damp sponge.
• Sprinkle on the bottom of the garbage can to mask odors.
For more quick money saving HELOISE hints click here. |
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