Here’s a Tip

•”Recently, I needed to move two large potted plants. They were quite heavy, and I thought it would be much easier if I had something to put it on — something with wheels. I used my son’s skateboard. It worked like a charm.” — G.B. in Tennessee

•”To keep ourselves active, we have a ‘fun jar.’ Whenever we want to go out and do something, we just pull a slip of paper from the jar. We each put in several slips of paper per week with details of interesting things to do.” — E.D. in Florida

•”My favorite mug chipped and now I can’t use it to drink from. I love it because my sister gave it to me many years ago. Instead of throwing it away or just sticking it on some shelf, I put it on my desk and use it to put pens and pencils in. It’s still useful.” — O.H. in California

•To spice up your coffee or tea, try stirring it with a cinnamon stick. Or for a lovely gift of cinnamon-stick stirrers, roll one half of the stick in light corn syrup and then in regular table sugar. Allow the stick to dry. Gather several together, and tie with a bow.

•”A weekly vinegar bath keeps my shower walls squeaky clean. I mix one part vinegar with one part water, then sponge onto walls. Rub lightly with a nonabrasive brush, and then rinse. No mildew and no soap scum.” — A.R. in West Virginia

•”Rather than throwing your toothbrush away when it is no longer good for your teeth, save it for cleaning projects.” — J.U. in Iowa