I drink a lot of the non-carbonated, fruit-flavored solutions that you mix from powders. fill a 1-quart bottle about 3/4 of the way ...
I put several nail holes in a wall while looking for a stud. I wanted to cover up the holes, but didn’t have any suitable materials or the time to go get them. On my desk was white cover-up tape. I made a small, roughly circular dot and put it on a nail hole. It held nicely and blended in with my white walls. Instant success! -- M.G., via emailI have several friends in nursing homes, and I take small bouquets for them.
The reason? We use a lot of maple syrup, so we save the bottles for bouquets. And most bottles have a small decorative “handle” at the top! I choose to spend my money on more flowers, not fancy containers for them. -- M.P., via emailWhen you take an elderly person to a beauty salon or barbershop, don’t just drop them off. Stick around to help them up and down, to assure everyone understands everything, and to make certain that they are well taken care of.
Be on time for appointments, if not 5 minutes early, so that everyone gets the best care. Have the correct cost ready, plus tip when earned. If the person in your care cannot make an appointment, call the shop to cancel. Many beauticians and barbers care about their customers and wonder what happens when they just disappear. -- N.G.
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