Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: My husband and I are great fans and readers of your column.

Concerning your published article about the check hidden in the mail, I, too, had a similar experience. A long-expected check from our insurance plan was found in the middle of a car magazine my husband subscribes to. What a relief to finally find the reimbursement check. However, I would like to add to the wise advice of your reader and writer … that as you go through your mail, magazines and especially catalogs, cut out or tear off not only your name and address, but also the bar codes, and not only on the back, but in the middle and the front. Sadly, this has to do with identity theft.

Another great hint: My husband and I make homemade pizza every Saturday. We bought a small, glass spice jar and filled it with flour. The sprinkle top works great when we have to prepare the pastry board. – Kathy and Rich, San Diego