Food container-Hints From Heloise: Happy summer feet

        Dear Heloise: Summer is so hard on my feet. Didn't you have a recipe with things I have in the pantry to help my feet? — J.K. in Texas

        Yes, and it's easy to make and costs only a few pennies. Us

        1/2 cup baby, mineral or vegetable oil

        1 cup granulated sugar with cutting board.

        1 to 3 drops of lavender, orange or eucalyptus oil

        Mix the above ingredients together in a small salad bowl. Place in a container and keep near the bathtub or shower. Use it as a foot scrub to get rid of dead skin after bathing, then rub a good-quality moisturizer over your feet. If you do this every time you bathe, your feet will be smooth and summer-ready in no time! — Helois

        Another good use for those exam gloves is when you are preparing onions, garlic, chicken or fish — no mess on your hands, and no odor. — Susie, via e-mail

        Dear Heloise: I'm a jewelry maker and a new grandma. I've found that small, plastic baby-food containers are perfect for holding small seed beads. — Carole Bellacera, Manassas, Va.

        Dear Heloise: Why can't people keep toilet paper where guests can see it? I hate to rummage through cabinets when people don't assure that a full roll is available.

        I make fabric covers for toilet paper to be placed on the back of the commode. — Nelda, Houston

        Dear Heloise: Here is a huge lifesaver for me. I keep powdered milk in my pantry because it is just my husband and I. Usually I prepare something that requires milk to cook. If I am out of regular milk, I just go to my pantry, follow the directions on the box to mix up just what I need, and we are able to continue cooking with no problem and no panicked rush to the store. — Jennifer P., Port Charlotte, Fla.