Dear Abby readers rethink alcohol gifts for office parties
In a letters page debate, readers and a survivor weigh the risks of giving alcohol as gifts. They cite recovery, religious beliefs, and family trauma, urging sensitivity and caution to avoid hurting recipients or enabling misuse.
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How to Clean and Restore Pewter Safely
Georgette asks how to clean a pewter nut tray. The Pewter Society suggests hot soapy water, rinse, and dry. If dark, use a nonabrasive metal polish then consider an experienced pewter specialist for stronger cleaning, aware of possible irreversible changes.
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Simple Winged Juice Box Trick from Texas Parent
Amie B. from Killeen Texas shares a practical parenting tip after her fourth child. She folds the corners of a juice box to form wings and instructs her kids to hold it by the wings to dodge squeeze and spray mess.
Cleaning grease from washable clothes with detergent
A reader from Arlington Virginia shares a method for grease spots on washable fabrics. Wet the spot area apply dish detergent rub in and wait a few minutes then launder as usual. Detergent works as a pre spotter but use modest amounts to avoid excessive suds.
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Lorraine Morisi
Arlington, Va
Photographing parking spots for quick post event recall
A photographer notes that carrying a digital camera helps record parking locations. A quick shot of the space including surrounding clues aids in finding the car after a busy event.
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