She found the key to avoid computer mistake

Dear Heloise: One day, as I was putting my computer into “hibernate” mode, I accidentally hit the wrong combination of keys and really fouled things up. I never wanted to do that again, so I found an easy solution! I took white craft glue and put a big drop onto the middle of the surface of each of the two keys (used in that command) and let it dry. I added another drop on top of the dried drop to make sure that it was pretty obvious when my finger was on that key! Now, even in near darkness, I can locate the two keys and put my computer to sleep for the night without worrying about performing the wrong command on accident!

Thanks again for all you do! — Kristi B., Spring, Texas

Dear Heloise: I was at our regional library when a small boy came up to me and asked me if my name was Grandma. I told him that as a matter of fact, it was. He then told me he was lost and asked if I could help him find his mother. We found her, and she told me that she had told her children that if they get lost, they should ask a grandmother to help them (or a police officer). And there probably are more grandmas than policemen. I realize that this is not foolproof, but it could help when a child is lost. Michelle L., Vancouver, Wash.

Michelle, many mothers have taught their children this — find a police officer, a security guard, a store employee or a mother with children. Add grandmother, too! Heloise

Dear Heloise: I use this method to keep my warranties, instruction books and receipts accessible. When I purchase something new, I put the important information about the item together and staple the sales receipt on the warranty or instruction manual. Then when these are filed, everything is together should I need this information. This has saved me time and frustration! Marge, Memphis, Tenn.

Dear Heloise: I save some zip-style freezer bags for reuse. After cleaning the bag, it’s easy to dry the outside, but drying the inside thoroughly isn’t. I place the bag over a new roll of paper towels, then “hug” the bag against the roll, and all the moisture is removed. The paper-towel roll is pliable enough to wick all the moisture even in those tight areas, and yet the paper-towel roll is still fine for regular use. I have an under-cabinet mounted paper-towel holder, and have placed the bag over the roll and rolled it back and forth, and had the same results. Mary Anderson, via e-mail

Dear Heloise: I have a use for out-dated shoulder pads. Place over the narrow ends of a coat hanger and secure them. No more pointed shoulders, like you sometimes get by using a regular coat hanger. M. Diner from Florida

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