Tag Archives: New York
Susanna Chilelli of Wantagh, N.Y., cleverly reuses the magnets that come in shower curtains. When the shower curtain is old and ready to be replaced, she takes out the magnets and “I usually glue them to the back of things … Continue reading
Posted in print, reader tip, reuse, usaweekend.com
Tagged magnets, New York, reuse, Wantagh
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When Susan Zecca of Levittown, N.Y., throws a holiday party, she fills her cooler halfway with water, then adds ice. “The cooler will fit a lot more bottles,” she writes, “and they will get cold faster. Bonus tip: Add salt … Continue reading
Posted in holidays, parties and entertaining, print, reader tip, usaweekend.com
Tagged cooler, drinks, entertaining, Levittown, New York, parties
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When Harriet Blank of New Hyde Park, N.Y., goes to her favorite restaurants, she knows the portions are huge, so she asks the server to bring her half and save the rest for when she’s leaving. “Now I’m not tempted … Continue reading
Posted in food and meal planning, print, reader tip
Tagged dining, food, health, New Hyde Park, New York, weight control
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Daniel Briganti of Baldwin, NY, makes switching out trash bags less of a hassle by keeping replacements handy. “Place several bags (often a whole box will fit) into the bottom of the can before you add the new liner bag,” he … Continue reading
Many people watching what they eat fail to get enough protein in their food regimen, especially vegetarians, says Kat Maggi of Rochester, N.Y. and she has a remedy. A few sticks of celery spread with peanut butter is a low … Continue reading
To shine silver, line your sink with aluminum foil, fill it with hot-hot water, add a cup of baking soda, then put your silver in and wipe it off for instant tarnish removal. Thanks to Sally Grzesiak of Watertown, N.Y. … Continue reading
The best household tip I ever received was from my sister-in-law, Teri. To cut your laundry duties in half, simply buy everyone in the family their own laundry basket to keep in their room. (We bought four from the dollar … Continue reading
Posted in chores, cleaning, house and home, housework, kids and family, reader tip
Tagged Bohemia, laundry, New York
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