* "Save some Halloween candy for making cookies or decorating pies throughout the holidays. Put it in the freezer. Small candy bars are great for adding to brownies. Caramels and chocolate chews can be melted to add to cookies as well. It's better than the kids eating it all in one go, and they can anticipate the holidays to come." -- I.S. in Illinois

* Cabbage leaves go limp in the freezer, making them easier to roll. This tip is especially good to know if you are making cabbage rolls or stuffed cabbage.

* "Defog your bathroom mirror with shaving cream. If you are constantly wiping the steam away from the mirror to shave, try this old trick. Rub a healthy amount of shaving cream on the mirror surface, then wipe away with a towel. You can rub it with newspaper to get the cream off, but don't clean it with glass cleaner. The next time you shower or shave at the sink, the fog just won't accumulate!" -- B.G. in Idaho

* "Mayonnaise can stand in for cooking oil in a recipe. Use in an equal amount. It works especially well in brownies." -- F.A. in Massachusetts

* Go Green Tip: Most large chains have really gotten on the bandwagon with reusable shopping bags. Here's a tip to help you have one handy at the right moment. Keep several in the trunk of your car. Also purchase one or two foldable bags. There are some that fold small enough to fit comfortably in a woman's purse. Keep one of them hanging from your gearshift lever, and if you attach a carabiner clip, you might remember to clip it right to your belt!

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