Knowing the date of purchase

Dear Heloise: I also have trouble seeing the dates on items, so when I bring home my groceries, I grab a permanent marker and write the date on the top of a can, the end of the egg carton, or whatever. It makes it so much easier. Love to read all of the hints. — Karen B., in New York

Karen, grocery stores usually have a rapid turnover of products, so writing the date of purchase is a good idea. — Heloise

LEAKY DRAIN

Dear Heloise: I struggled with this for months. My kitchen sink drain stopper was allowing the water to leak out before I could get my dishes done. I could not find a replacement stopper to fit the drain anywhere. I don’t remember exactly how, but it suddenly occurred to me that if I would run the water before pushing the stopper down, the water would provide a seal.

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