When colorful gift wrap has seen better days, don’t throw it away; reuse it ...
In response to Charlie M., what I have done in the past has helped stop the problem of spray-paint clogs. When you’re finished painting, invert your can and hit the spray button for just a split second. Then you should see the nozzle clear up. I’ve done it for years, and it works for me. -- Floyd R., via emailYou recently suggested to put keys in a bowl or on a key holder by the door. This is not a smart idea! I know of a family who got robbed when they were not home.
When colorful gift wrap has seen better days, don’t throw it away; reuse it in a new way. Put it through a paper shredder and store in a designated plastic bag to use as festive gift packing material. It’s colorful and economic, and it can be used more than once. In its final incarnation, it deteriorates more easily than mulch in your garden or landfill.
Troy, to get you started, there are books online or at a bookstore that go into detail about fiber and which foods are best for you. But here are few ideas:Whole grains: oatmeal , quinoa, and brown rice.Nuts and seeds such as sunflower seeds. -- HeloiseWhen I got home today and was unpacking my groceries, I found a live spider -- a large one -- among the bananas. My neighbor said she took home a large cockroach from a different food store.
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