No slips, thanks to flips

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No slips, thanks to flips

Dear Heloise: I enjoyed your visit to our area years ago, and I love to read your hints. I wear RUBBER FLIP-FLOPS in the shower. These safeguard against slipping both getting in and out. They’re great for seniors. I wear them and have added security. Falls in the bathroom can cause a lot of problems.

— Peggy M., Woodway, Texas

Peggy, this is a great noslip hint for anyone — little ones, too. It was a special treat to speak at the Women’s Conference, held at Lone Star College. I learned, too. I shared the lessons I’ve learned in business, how my mother started this column and how to deal with work stress! What? What stress? Most importantly, I heard from the ladies about what they wanted to know and biz hints they had to pass on to others. Say “Hi” for me.

— Hugs, Heloise

KITCHEN KNIVES Hello, Heloise: I have read your column for years, and have learned so much useful information from you and your readers. My question is: How do you dispose of kitchen knives?

I have a drawer full of old knives, some I’ve had since my single days. I’m not sure how to safely get rid of them.

— Sylvia S., via email

Sylvia, what a very good question indeed, and one that I don’t recall coming in before.

My first thought is, why not

donate them to the Salvation Army, Goodwill or a similar organization, or give them to a charity or resale shop?

Scrap-metal companies may buy them. Don’t know how many knives you have.

Call your City Customer Service line (311), which should be the same number in every major city, and see what they offer.

Don’t just throw them away — there is always a way to "find" them a good home, or

give them another life.

— Heloise

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