Why didn’t I think of that?

•”Here’s the key when making potato salad: Add herbs and seasonings, plus any vinegar in the recipe, to the potatoes as soon as you have them drained. Then let them cool, and when they are cooled you can add the mayo and chopped veggies. You will taste the difference.” — C.K. in Florida

•Baby powder is a wonderful sand repellent after a day at the beach. Just rub some on your legs and arms before you get in the car for the ride home. It wicks away moisture from your skin, and the sand slides right off.

•”Whenever I go out shopping with my son, I give him a dollar amount that he can spend, and he can keep whatever is left over. I am always surprised because he almost never spends it all. He likes to keep the extra money for himself, and since there is money left over, he can’t ask me to buy something else for him. It’s worth it, and I feel like he’s learning about budgeting his money.” — E.S. in Illinois

•Use hairspray on the end of a thread, and it will stiffen long enough to get it through a needle head.

•”Be sure to check with your physician about the use of generic prescription medicines and if they’re right for you. I have saved hundreds of dollars on my prescription costs by going generic, and they work just as well for me.” — F.J. in Florida