Hints From Heloise

Sat., July 26, 1997

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: When we got our first ultrasound picture of the new baby, I placed it on the fridge to show him off.

I discovered this served another purpose, too. Every time I open the fridge to get something to eat, I’m confronted with that baby! It certainly makes me think twice about what I’m eating. Kim Young, Weatherford, Texas

Dear Heloise: I like to turn the mattress on my bed at least once every two or three months to provide more equal wear on it. So that I will remember which way I turned it last, I first mark a “1” in the corner closest to where I lay my head. When ready to turn, I turn it from side to side. I then mark a “2” in the corner closest to my head.

The next turn goes end to end with a “3” put in the corner. The last turn is from side to side again with a “4” marked on that corner. From that time on, I just turn in numerical order, and the mattress will get even wear. - Florine Rice, Hutchinson, Kan.

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