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Show Makes i flV Cents ' Dear Vi: Pasting trading stamps in a book is one of my most "unfavorite" pastimes, but I find that if I put five strips together, matching the per (orations, then bend them back and forth where I want them to separate, the five strips will tear almost as easily as one so that the job goes almost five times as fast. Here is an idea my pen pals think is really something: The ribbon on my 35-year-old typewriter won't roll so I took it out and started writing my letters on two sheets of paper with carbon paper in between. The top sheet remains blank, but my pals would rather have a carbon copy than try to read my hand writing. I have been ill and homebound for the last three months, so this has been a time saver for me. I enjoy your column. Keep it up. F. B. Johnson, ' Kexburg, idano What a neat example of our '"Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" philosophy. You get A for being resourceful, F.B. We hope you're feeling better now. I remember my mother reading to us children. I don't remember much about the stories, but I will remember the pleasant sound of her voice and that snug, secure, happy feeling as the stories unfolded. Why do we let television rob our children of such pleasant memories? I challenge you parents out there to turn the TV off for a week while you read a good wholesome book to your children. "Betcha" they'll hardly be able to wait for the next installment. And how about playing some games together instead of watching the "boob tube" so much. This could be the most productive time you spend with your precious kids. Or singing together! Two busloads of children pulled up to a museum. .lie occupants of one bus were boistrous and quarrelsome; those in the other bus were singing. As the children lined up to enter the building, the director noticed that the singing group was quiet and orderly while the others were still noisy and quarrelsome. It has been proved time after time that singing improves group behavior for adults as well as children. Does that give you an idea for the next time you are going somewhere and you want your children to put on their best behavior? Dear Vi; I washed our silk lampshades successfuly by brushing them with a soft brush dipped in lukewarm soap suds followed by a thorough rinsing with a soft spray. I dried them quickly outside in the shade when a gentle breeze was blowing. Lacking a breeze, I would have used a hair dryer since it is important to dry shades quickly so that the frames don't have time to rust and stain the fabric. Quick drying also helps prevent water spots. Have you tried adding a few drops of lemon juice to the rinse water when washing fine stemware? It makes the glass sparkle. I got this idea from the owner of a gift shop that features fine crystal and china. M. Franklin, St. George, Utah If you don't have lemon juice, try vinegar or a little cornstarch in the rinse water. Both also work well on glassware. A visiting friend just taught me something I hadn't thought of before. When you stir scrambled eggs with a fork, the egg cooks to the tines making the fork difficult to clean, but not if you dip it in oil first or rub it front and back across some butter. This simple trick gives you an instant non-stick fork. Readers: This is your feature. Keep those good ideas coming. Just jot yours on a scrap of paper and send it to IT MAKES CENTS, c o of this newpspaer or to P.O. Box 122, St. George, Utah 84770. If your idea is used here you will receive my personal check for $2.00. Dear Vi: I'm so happy to know that suede and nylon athletic shoes can be washed. (I had supposed they couldn't since shoe stores suggest the purchase of suede cleaner for them.) I discovered this one day when I impulsively tossed my son's shoes in the washer instead of in the trash they were that dirty. I really expected them to fall apart, but when they were dry they looked almost new. I have since successfully washed several different brands. Mrs. F.D.M., Cedar City, Utah Note: I haven't personally tried this, Readers, so perhaps you should try it first on an old pair you're about to discard anyway. Dear Vi: I keep two empty boutique- size tissue boxes on my kitchen counter, one to hold trading stamps until I get around to putting them in a book, the other for discount coupons. These attractive little boxes look nice on the counter and lot of clutter in drawers is prevented. Vera Denning, Dan Diego Dear Vi: It's sad to get a nice tablecloth permanently stained with fruit juice. I've found that I can almost always get fruit stains out if I act promptly. I stretch the stained part over a bowl and secure it with a rubber band, then I pour boiling water through it while holding the teakettle high. The force of the water and the heat will almost always carry the spot away, For other stains, I have good luck with a pre-soak of peroxide and water, one part to three. Imogene S. |