Dear Heloise: I also miss the paper version of the news, but after getting the e-edition for a while, I find that the one big advantage of it is the ability to zoom in for larger print and to print out crossword puzzles. And I can also go back to older issues and revisit a topic. I enjoy your column. — Dennis W., in Virginia

Dennis, we had a large number of people who wrote in and said that they miss the paper version of the news, but they are learning to adapt to e-readers. Many mentioned that they learned to read from the Sunday funny papers (so did I), and there were very fond memories attached to newspapers. — Heloise

BABY FOOD STAIN REMOVAL

Dear Heloise: How do I get rid of baby food stains? You always know how to do these things, but as a 19-year-old first-time mother, I’m lost! — Carol E., in Stowe, Vermont

Carol, to remove stains that are left behind, try a paste of unseasoned meat tenderizer and water. Rub the paste onto the stain, then roll up the item and wait a few hours before washing. This should remove the stain, but if it doesn’t, repeat the method. — Heloise

A LOOSE TOOTH

Dear Heloise: My dentist gave me a hint that I felt would be good for your column. If you or a child happen to knock out a permanent tooth, place the tooth in a glass or jar of milk and get to a dentist as soon as possible. They might be able to save the tooth. — Gail S., in Leesville, Indiana

A HEALTHY LUNCH

Dear Heloise: In our school, students pack a lunch and bring it with them. Some children have lunches that are healthy and light, while others are sugary or heavy with starch. Sometimes there is too much food (far too many candy bars or protein bars, which are the same as candy bars). You might think that the child with all the sugary snacks would be hyperactive, but they’re not. The student is usually overweight and sleepy all afternoon. I’ve even had students who fell asleep after eating a heavy lunch.

So, if a parent has a child who brown-bags it to school, this is fine, but I wish that parents would make it a healthy, light lunch. They’ll be doing their child a favor. — Valerie, elementary school teacher

DENTURE CLEANING

Dear Heloise: I wear dentures, and for years, I used denture tablets to clean them. My sister recommended a hint that she saw in your column, which said to soak dentures in a glass of white vinegar overnight. It’s a lot cheaper than denture tablets and better at eliminating odors.

Thank for the terrific hints! I now read your column to gather more easy-to-use hints. — Frank P., in Des Moines, Iowa

HAIR-BRUSHING HINTS

Dear Heloise: I remember when the 100-strokes method was recommended for a woman’s hair at night. Well, if you still practice this advice, please stop. This was a popular method of distributing oil from the roots to the ends when women only washed their hair once every two or three weeks. You’re actually stripping your hair’s outer cells and causing split ends by brushing too much.

A nature bristle brush is best, but please remember to use a wide-tooth comb instead of a brush on wet hair. Metal and plastic combs generally have sharp edges to them and aren’t recommended for fragile hair. Also, wash your combs and brushes at least once every two weeks to one month, depending on how oily your hair is. — Dayna R., in Ypsilanti, Michigan

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