Why not use good silver all yearlong?

“Here’s what L.S. in Texas has to say about a previous tip regarding storage of good silver serving pieces after using them on major holidays: “What’s wrong with the rest of the year? After 50 years, I took the plastic and stonewear to the Senior Citizens Resale. Now we dine three times a day on the best china and crystal, with tablecloth and napkins. We deserve the best!” Hooray for you, L.S.!

“ “Local farmer’s markets are a fantastic way to buy fresh, locally farmed produce. I love shopping at mine, as there is so much more than just fruits and vegetables. But I have made it a habit to check in with my senior neighbors to see if I can pick a bit up for them as well.” — P.F. in Georgia

“”To keep from getting splatters on windowpanes when painting trim, rub a little petroleum jelly right on the glass. You can splatter all you want, but it will wipe right off.” — S.K. in Massachusetts

“ “My mom doesn’t see so well, so she has a hard time with the labels on her medicine. We bought a multipack of colored electrical tape (it comes in many different colors) and placed a different color on each pill bottle.

“Then I made a chart that shows which color represents which pill. I made the chart large, and taped it inside her medicine cabinet. She can see it very well, and when she gets her refills, I just make sure the bottles are taped with the right color.” — A Reader, via e-mail

“ Traveling with kids can be a chore sometimes, but luckily, kids love distractions. Art supplies such as modeling compound, crayons and coloring books, plus small toys can be parceled out at regular intervals to keep kids occupied during long flights or road trips. You can accomplish this for less money and find an incredible variety at your local dollar store. These small distractions can provide hours of entertainment at a small price.