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NOW HERE'S A TIP #12345_20261026  
FOR RELEASE Oct. 26, 2026
BYLINE: By JoAnn Derson  
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* "To remove paint or stain from hands (even oil-based), use an old dry washcloth with liquid hand soap -- no water. After the paint is loose, rinse with warm water." -- H.P. in Washington
* "I found a terrific metal magnet strip that is for use in the kitchen. It was a great price at a local resale shop. I have used it in my mini workshop to hold jewelry-making tools by my craft desk. It is especially handy now that I am making many ornaments for gifts." -- E.L. in New Jersey
* Use baking soda as a dry cleaning agent for fabric items such as suitcases, backpacks, boots, canvas items, etc.
* "Try this baking tip from my mother: When you have a recipe that calls for dry spices (cinnamon, ginger, ground clove, etc.), cream them with the butter instead of sifting them with the dry ingredients. I do feel like they become infused in the recipe better." -- A. in Illinois
* Fresh ginger can be frozen. Simply grate as needed. Flavor remains and it will stay fresh much longer. 
* "An oldie but a goodie, and certainly considerate of dear old Mom: In my family, you come to Thanksgiving dinner with your own plastic containers for leftovers. If you don't bring your own, you don't go home with tomorrow's lunch. Mom instituted this rule after the first Thanksgiving when all the kids had moved out. We practically cleaned her out of Tupperware!" -- E.Y. in New Mexico
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