Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: I am an artist and travel many weeks during the year to exhibit my work at craft shows and art shows.

I often stay in hotels, and at least twice during the past year, a fire alarm went off during the night. Fortunately, each time was a false alarm, but nonetheless it required me to be outside for safety … “just in case.”

I have hated being caught unaware in my pajamas with a coat thrown over me, so I have found a solution. Instead of changing into pajamas or a nightgown, I wear a lightweight warm-up suit with a T-shirt while sleeping. When a fire alarm sounds, I can just put on my warm-up jacket, slip into slippers and go outside. Wearing this combination is also handy if I need ice or forget something in my car. I do not need to get dressed – I already am. – C.H., Winchester, Va.