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Hints From Heloise for Jan. 16

By Heloise - Hints From Heloise | Jan 16, 2021

Heloise

Hiya Heloise: I take one of those single socks (preferably cotton) and an old plastic pill bottle and add some pebbles and close it up. I tie the bottle up in the sock tightly.

My dog loves it – it even smells like me. We have fun and use up those lone socks. Shake, rattle and roll! – Judee H. in Ventura, Calif.

Hey, Judee! Great sustainability hint – aren’t we all looking for that these days? Repurpose, reuse and recycle. Readers, do you make toys for your pets from repurposed items around your home? Let us know! – Heloise

P.S. Remember, safety is always responsibility No. 1.

PET PAL

Dear Readers: For this week’s Pet Pal, we are revisiting Ke-Ke, Leo and LeEtta’s precocious Siamese cat, in Culbertson, Mont. Leo was working at home, as many of us are nowadays, and Ke-Ke just had to jump up on the desk and chase the cursor on the screen – such a silly girl!

To see Ke-Ke and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” Do you have a furry and funny friend? Email a picture and description to Heloise@Heloise.com. – Heloise

PUPPY PULLER

Dear Heloise: If you have a new puppy, gently pull at his ears and tail. He will get used to it, and when he comes in contact will little children he will be less likely to nip. – Joan in Port Charlotte, Fla.

LET IT SNOW!

Dear Heloise: Three parts baking soda to one part regular FOAM – not gel – shaving cream mixed together by hand makes fun snow!

Kids love to do this, and it will make the house smell fresh and clean! – Mary J. in Tennessee

Mary, snow much fun! A couple of caveats: supervise young kids. The “snow” will smell fresh and minty, but it DOES NOT go in the mouth! And clear off the breakfast table and pack your patience – things are about to get messy.

Baking soda should be in everyone’s home; it’s a workhorse! Nontoxic, safe, cheap and readily available, I keep boxes on hand. I’ve compiled a collection of my favorite baking soda hints, hacks, recipes and helps into a handy pamphlet. Visit www.Heloise.com to order.

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