Sherri's Helpful Hints

I have come across many great hints over the years and I want to pass these hints along to you. I will be posting Sherri's Helpful Hints regularly for you. I will include hints for a variety of tasks. I hope that you will find some ideas that will help.

When making meatballs, mix your favorite ingredients together in a bowl. Flatten the hamburger mixture in a rectangle shape on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut length-wise then horizontality making each square relative in size. (about 1-1/2 to 2 inches square) . Before rolling each square into a ball, wet hands to keep meat mixture from sticking to your hands. I makes all meat balls the same size and keeps your hands from that messing feeling. - submitted by Jack & Anne

Test the power of baking powder by putting a small amount in some hot water. If it bubbles, it's fresh.

To unstick a stuck zipper, try one of these ideas: Draw on the teeth of the zipper with a pencil or dab a bit of lip balm on the teeth. Work the zipper up and down until it moves smoothly.

Trying to get a single coffee filter out of the stack can be a little frustrating unless you turn the stack inside out.

Hang a vinyl shoe bag on the back of your child's door to hold Barbies, Beanie Babies, toy cars or any small toy that has a habit of piling up in their room.

Keep a running list on your fridge of small jobs that need to be done around the house. When a family member has a spare moment, have them check the list to see what job can be done. With it in plain view, tasks are more likely be done sooner without the chance of being "forgotten".