Where I work, customers are required to show their photo ID. Many people have difficulty getting their license out of their cluttered wallets, but one customer did a very clever thing. She stuck a piece of Scotch tape to one side of her license with the majority of the tape hanging off the edge. She folded it over onto itself to create a tab. Then she just pulled on the tab and her license slid right out of her wallet. I have shown this to many people and they are amazed at how much easier it is for them, myself included. 

And, if you want to create more than one tab, you can color them with sharpie so you know which one is which when tabbing through. Susan

Losing a mobile phone can be an upsetting situation. Here’s a simple thing you can do now to improve your chances of getting it back should you lose it in the future. Add “If found call xxx-xxx-xxxx” to the lock screen.

Here are the simple steps to do this:

• Go to the camera app on your phone, choose a photo you have or take a new one.
• Go to “edit,” and hit the button with the three dots.  Click on the icon for text.
• Change text color to white. Move the text box down and double click the text box to start typing.
• Type “If found call: plus a phone number of a friend or family member. Click “done.”
• Save to “use as wallpaper or lock screen.”

As cell phones are continually changing you may need to Google instructions for your particular make and model.

Many of us like to occasionally spray paint things to spruce them up but oh, what a mess! And then, there’s finding space. Purchase a small stand-alone, folding canopy (6 ft. x 6 ft. is my go-to).

Set it up on a canvas or plastic drop cloth and use clear plastic sheeting to enclose, leaving an entry point. Place the item to be painted inside and spray away knowing your paint will not spread beyond the enclosure. Best part? After it dries, you can fold it all away till next time!

Charity shops such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army can be a great source for knitting and crocheting supplies.  I have purchased huge bags of yarn for as little as $5, sometimes containing expensive 100% wool brands.

Often when people downsize, give up on hobbies, or clean out a deceased relative’s home they often donate these supplies in one big batch.

If you are just taking up knitting or crocheting, eBay is a great source for used hooks or needles. People often sell them in a lot, so you can get a variety of hooks or needles for a fraction of the cost of buying them new.