Is it time to trade your pillow? If you have to "punch it up," fold it in half, or get that "lumpy feeling" during the night, it's time to hit the shops. You'll sleep better when you do.



The heavy duty ties on your small bags of coffee are perfect for fastening bulky string or small rope. They will usually pop right off the coffee bags, and the ties are sturdier than what you get on other products. Organization complete!


Try cooking on the grill once a week to ease the load on your house's HVAC unit. Your cooling system will run less, and you'll appreciate the difference on your monthly bill. 


You can certainly prune in summer to shape your trees or to remove unsightly growth. If your trees flowered in the spring, you can snip them now. Fall flowering trees are a no-no. Wait until late winter to prune those.


With July coming up, it's time to double up on your pre-travel approvals. Do you need your passport, your driver's license (even if you're not driving), or copies of your family's birth certificates? Make sure before you go, that way you know! Happy traveling!