TIP OF THE DAY--BABY POWDER TO THE RESCUE!

Photo by Onderwijsgek

Baby powder has fallen out of use for most parents. However, even if you no longer sprinkle it on infant bottoms, baby powder has a multitude of uses. One of them is something I know will benefit many of our readers.

Those of you who read this blog because you’re fans of genre fiction probably have bookcases filled with your “keeper” books, those books that you’ve read over and over again throughout the years and can’t possibly part with because they’re your favorites. The problem with books, though, is that after a few years they begin to smell musty, especially if you live in certain climates. And if you have allergies, that musty smell is probably preventing you from enjoying that favorite read.

Baby powder to the rescue!

To rid your books of that mustiness, sprinkle baby powder on the pages. Place the book in a plastic bag, and let it sit for a week. Then shake or brush out the powder. The musty smell will be gone, and you’ll once again be able to spend time losing yourself with your favorite characters.

BEST HOUSEHOLD TIP EVER!

Some people love to clean. Personally, I’d rather brush an alligator’s teeth than clean a toilet. We often feature household tips on Wednesdays. Here’s a meme I came across for all of you who feel the way I do about household chores.

TIP OF THE DAY + FUN FACT

photo courtesy of Baran Ivo

We’ve previously featured a few tips for using that ever-so-humble tool, the safety pin, and today we have yet another, plus a fun fact.

Most women are familiar with the term “pin money.” Merriam-Webster offers three definitions: money a husband gives to his wife for her own use, money set aside for the purchase of incidentals, or a small amount of money. Webster’s also goes on to state that the first known reference to the term was in 1697.

However, other evidence suggests the term actually dates back to the 14th century and refers to the budget a husband gave his wife in January for the year’s mending, which included the cost of the pricey precursor of today’s safety pin.

And now for our safety pin tip:

If you’re like me, you have a devil of a time cleaning dried garlic from your garlic press. This task becomes much easier if you keep a safety pin in your utensil drawer and work the point through the holes and into the corners of the press.