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Tips Submitted by NANC from NORTH TONAWANDA, NY

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Healthy Hints - Safety / First Aid

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Med & RX Records

I constantly carry a list of all my prescriptions, allergies, & surgeries in my wallet. I also keep a running list on my computer so I can print it out as needed for a doctor's appointment. Each time I'm given a new RX, the list is updated & goes into my wallet. I also take an extra copy to the doctor for my med file. They really appreciate it & always say they wish everyone would do it. You never know when you'll be in an accident & unable to communicate. ER staff always check wallets & purses first, for ID. Finding that sheet could save your life.

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NANC
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
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Neat & Clean - Pets

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Cleaning Aquariums

My little betta "Fishie" is very happy in his 5gal tank, with large river rocks instead of gravel. When it's time to change & clean his home, I net him out, take out as much water as possible, pull out all the plants & filter, then clean out all the rocks using a very large & sturdy kittie litter scooper. It's strong enough to handle the heavy rocks & with the flat straight edge, it picks up almost everything. Then into a big strainer & the rocks are rinsed with hot water, ready to go back in. Be sure to clean the filter pack & the inside of the filter. 20-30 minutes later & "Fishie's back in his home, happy & ready for a snack. Keep your bettas in a large container instead of a tiny bowl or "betta keeper", they enjoy the extra room.

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NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
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Time Savers - Cooking

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Baking cake

I enjoy some cake for a snack occassionally. But living alone, I don't often make a full-size mix unless it's for a special occassion. Instead, I keep the small Jiffy cakes in my cabinet. Rather than pull out my mixer & bowl, I mix the cake by whisk in a square glass dish. Make sure the dish is clean & dry then use cooking spray. Add the egg & water together & whisk well, adding the cake mix little by little until mixed completely. Pop it in the oven & you've got cake, with very little cleanup. Yum!

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NANC
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
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Tip Finder Tags: Cooking, No-mess quick cake.    (Add Tag)

Everyday Sense - Simple Fixes

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Using large planters

I use packing peanuts in my very large planters for drainage. They don't disintegrate & no heavy stones, rocks or terracotta shards to weigh the planter down. Plus it's a way to get rid of those pesty little things.

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NANC
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
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Easy Organizing - Storage Ideas

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Storing Wreaths

I have several seasonal wreaths for my door. When changing them, I hang them on a hangar, then into a spare closet. Easily organized by holiday or season & can be covered by a small trash bag to keep the dust away. Each particular wreath is now easily found instead of digging out a big storage box.

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NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
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Neat & Clean - Spills & Messes

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Crumbs & Keyboards

I do alot of eating while at the computer. To avoid a mess falling on my keyboard, I tuck a full size Scott towel under the front & drape the rest over the keys. Any crumbs or other food drops on the towel & doesn't mess up the keys. Nothing worse than a drop of spaghetti sauce on the spacebar.

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NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
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Neat & Clean - Spills & Messes

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Crumbs & Keyboards

I do alot of eating while at the computer. To avoid a mess falling on my keyboard, I tuck a full size Scott towel under the front & drape the rest over the keys. Any crumbs or other food drops on the towel & doesn't mess up the keys. Nothing worse than a drop of spaghetti sauce on the spacebar.

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NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
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Neat & Clean - Spills & Messes

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Water Globes

Every time I fill my plants' water globes, dirt has accumulated in the stem. I use bamboo skewers to clean the stuck dirt out. The skewer fits nicely alongside the dirt without pushing it further up the stem. Works every time.

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North Tonawanda, NY
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