Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: I want to save an entire Sunday newspaper from the day my son was born, but I’m not sure of the best way to preserve it. Should I put it in a box, plastic bag, the attic or basement? It probably won’t be looked at for another 18 years. - Kim Luxoro, Staten Island, N.Y.

Our public library source recommends storing a newspaper flat in a dark area such as a closet, away from extreme heat and moisture. You can put it in a box to help prevent it from being squished. Line it with acid-free paper found in paper-supply stores. Acid-free paper can be identified with an infinity sign (figure 8 turned sideways and a circle). Also, keep metals away from the newspaper while in storage. The paper should last until your son’s children see it. - Heloise

Dear Heloise: What to do with the bits and pieces left in any chip bag? Save them in a container. When you want to make a meatloaf or casserole topping, use your crumbs. - Edna Wilder, Spring, Texas