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NOW HERE’S A TIP! an extra to drape over the edge of

the tub for help when entering and

By JoAnn Derson exiting.
“ To remove residue smallest container possible and tamp “I have an old cedar chest from my
left over from price
down to press out all the air. Then
grandmother. It had lost its smell,
carefully add a thin layer of water.
tags, you can use
though. My husband removed all the
hairspray. Remove
days. When you are ready to dip,
as much paper as Seal and refrigerate for up to three contents and sanded it with super-
possible, then give a good squirt. Use pour off the water and stir!” -- C.D. fine grit sandpaper. It is restored and
a plastic scraper to lightly scrape off in California smells wonderful now.” -- J.K. in Iowa
the adhesive.” -- L.P. in Ohio
Got bread ends? Store in a bag in the Need a quick measure? A paper bill
“Guacamole is a precious commodity freezer until you need breadcrumbs (U.S. currency) is exactly 6 inches
at my house, but sometimes I want for a recipe. Pulse frozen chunks in long.
a snack, not a whole bowl. I have a chopper or blender for instantly
struggled with how to save the left- usable crumbs.
overs, because once it browns, it’s Send your tips to: Now Here’s a Tip,
done. I learned a new trick, though. A good non-slip bathmat is essential 1800 Pembrook Dr., Suite 300,
Simply put the leftovers in the in the tub to prevent accidents. Grab Orlando, FL 32810.

DID YOU KNOW?

What to know about water temperatures rise across the
scarcity planet, drought becomes more
frequent and severe. Coupled with
Water scarcity is a global unpredictable rainfall patterns
concern. Water scarcity may be that can make water management
common even in countries with challenging, climate change has a
adequate water resources, and very real hold on the availability
it has the potential to impact of water resources. Agriculture
various industries, including accounts for 72 percent of global
the agricultural sector. Despite water withdrawals, and is a large
water covering 70 percent of contributor to water scarcity.
the Earth’s surface, only about Learning how farming operations
3 percent of it is freshwater, can conserve water more readily
advises the World Wildlife Fund. can make a difference in the
Of this 3 percent, less than 1 availability of water. Foodwise
percent of that water is accessible reports that farmers can use drip
for human use. Pressures like irrigation to save up to 80 percent
pollution and over-extraction more water than conventional
are depleting the world’s water irrigation. Capturing and storing
resources faster than it can be water is another way that farmers
replenished. It’s important to can manage water usage without
note that climate change can relying exclusively on municipal
intensify scarcity of water. When water or wells.