Hints From Heloise

Fri., Dec. 5, 1997

King Features Syndicate

What to do with all those plastic packing peanuts? Try one of these suggestions.

Put in the bottom of a plant pot (not water soluble).

Give to children to string.

Use for stuffing a craft project.

Recycle by taking to a mail center that uses them. - Heloise

Send your money- or time-saving hint to Heloise, PO Box 795000, San Antonio TX 78279-5000 or fax it to 210-HELOISE. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

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