Hints From Heloise

Sun., July 21, 1996

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: I suppose this would be the mother of all hints, but to accommodate the ever-growing population of computer users, I would like to suggest to you that you put all your hints to date on a computer program, the type to which additional hints could be added by the user from the various sources of Hints from Heloise - for example, newspapers. Perhaps after enough time and enough hints, you could upgrade. - Barbara Ellen Harris, Fort Worth, Texas

Thank you, but guess what? I do have a computer program (Windows multimedia) with thousands of money- and time-saving hints at your fingertips. There are 3,000 hints on 14 topics, from In the Kitchen to Vehicle Maintenance in this fun and easy-to-use software.

The program also has pre-addressed letter or fax forms that can be sent to me. You can even highlight items and drop them in your own printable shopping list, or add your own hints and store them along with the others. The neat thing about the program is you will be able to hear my mother, the original Heloise, open and close the program with her sweet Southern voice.

For more information or to order “Timeless Hints from Heloise” software, you can call toll-free, 1-800-289-1157. My e-mail address is heloisecis.compuserve.com. I’d love to hear from you.

- Heloise

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