Hints From Heloise

Tue., Sept. 10, 1996

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: I always look through the television guide on Sunday to see what educational shows are on that I want to be sure to watch. I keep a highlighter handy and highlight them in the guide so I don’t forget to tune them in. - Mary C.

Dear Heloise: Newspaper is great for easy weeding. Cover weeds with plenty of newspaper and weigh down with a few heavy rocks. Poke holes and plant your plants. Cover entire surface with smaller rocks or bark. - Vicki Swehla, Rockwall, Texas

Dear Heloise: I came up with this while I was in a hurry. I was on my way out when the snap of my purse tore off. I quickly opened my sewing box and came across some self-sticking fabric squares. I stuck one piece on the purse flap and the other on the body of the purse for a quick fix! - Margie Franco, Artesia, N.M.

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