HELOISE: St. Jude’s: Thanks for all of the cards

Dear Heloise: Every year you mention our recycled-card program in your column, and every year we get thousands of cards because of it. I just wanted to say “thank you” from all of us here at St. Jude’s Ranch and let you know how much we sincerely appreciate your mentions and how much it means to us.

As you know, we serve abused, abandoned and neglected children, and sadly, the need for our services is ever-growing. In fact, we are expanding our programs in both Nevada and Texas to accommodate the incredible need for children and families. So again, thank you for helping us!

Sarah Sheehan, director of communications and events, St. Jude’s Ranch

Read on for more praise of this great yearlong event:

Dear Heloise: Thanks for the information about St. Jude’s Recycled Card Program. We sent a large box and plan to continue as we get cards.

Rose Goff, General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Arcadia, Fla.

Thank you, Sarah and Rose! The St. Jude Recycled Card Program is a winner for all concerned. I’m happy my readers are helping, as they have been for many years. For more information, check out the St. Jude’s website, www.stjudesranch.org, or call 877-977-SJRC (7572). And if you’re able, slip a dollar or two in the box of cards as well.

Heloise

Hi, Heloise: I had a big blueberry stain on the front of my pink turtleneck top that I couldn’t get out. I remembered seeing a commercial where they used bleaching denture cleanser to remove blueberry stains from a string of pearls. So I thought, Why not? I had nothing to lose because the top was ruined by the stain. I made a paste of a little water and some crumbled denture-cleanser tablet, rubbed it into the stain and ta-dah! No more stain!

I love your column — I never miss it. I especially like when you quote your dear mother.

Frances Ruhl, Harrisburg, Pa.

Dear Heloise: We were on a cruise and dressed for a formal dinner. We were ready to go when I noticed a bad wrinkle on the front of my husband’s tux. It was too late for valet service, so I turned on my curling iron, dampened a washcloth, and lo and behold, a perfect press job! How about that?

Mina M., via email

Dear Heloise: Newspaper “end of the roll” pieces are certainly great when packing (mentioned in a previous column — Heloise). However, I found another wonderful use. When my girls were small, I would always have a roll in the house so there was always paper for drawing. There was lots and lots of room for scribbling — no going off the page.

M.C. in Canada

Readers, check with your newspaper office. End-of-roll paper is usually available at a very low cost, if not free.

Heloise

Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, fax it to 210-HELOISE or e-mail it to Heloise@Heloise.com.

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