King Features Weekly Service
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May 16, 2016
• “Use clear nail polish to ‘paint’ the bottom of shaving cream cans. Then it will not leave a rust ring no matter where it sits in the tub.” — E.M. in Texas • For healthy leftovers, use plastic wrap instead of aluminum foil, experts say. You’re more likely to consume items you can see. Stash them front and center in the refrigerator. • Shoes on the right feet? Draw a semi-circle on the soles inside your kid’s shoes, so that when they are placed side by side it makes a circle. Now Junior can figure it out for himself! • “Insert a square of cork board (available at office-supply stores) in an old picture frame. You can use it to store and display earrings or necklaces (use pins to hang chains from). You could even use it as an actual corkboard!” — A.R. in Michigan • Need a temporary playpen when traveling? How about a blow up pool? Supervision required, but containment achieved. • Heart-healthy oils like olive oil are a must in any cook’s kitchen. However, even if a jar is worthy of display, keep it in a cabinet. Oils break down when exposed to light. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.