On these hot summer days, our bird friends need access to water.
Consider getting a small birdbath. It doesn’t need to be fancy or have running water. Any shallow container will do. Toss in a few rocks so that our little friends can stand at the water’s edge. Change the water frequently.
Our bird friends will thank you, and you will see an increase in visitors to your feeders. Watching them splash about is great fun! -- Deborah Wulff, Bakersfield, CaliforniaI read your column daily, but I have never sent in a hint before regarding keeping fresh ginger. Place unpeeled fresh ginger in a small air-tight container, then cover it with sherry. Refrigerate. Ginger will keep this way indefinitely. It is a great way to always have fresh ginger on hand. I always enjoy your hints.
I place the flat tray in front, covered with a paper towel to catch any drips when I pour a cup of coffee. -- Judy Peterson, Boerne, TexasPlease tell your readers not to use olive oil as a lubricant. It is organic and will become rancid over time. Mineral oil is cheaper and is much better as a solvent for creaks and squeaks.
Also, have you seen the prices of honey lately? It is too expensive to use on your face. It’s better to just use plain petroleum jelly. A thin layer applied overnight will have your face as soft and smooth as satin in the morning. I’ve been using it for years and have very few wrinkles.I was preparing a dish for dinner, and the recipe called for a piece of cheesecloth to place spices in. Well, I didn’t have any cheesecloth, but I did have four tea strainer balls, one of which was large.
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