Dear Heloise: I use my lined sticky notes for my grocery lists. I just stick it on the buggy handle, and I don’t lose my list or my buggy! — Elizabeth Henry, via email

CHARITY NAVIGATOR

Dear Heloise: Here’s a hint for all who want to consider making donations. There is a website called Charity Navigator (CharityNavigator.org) where you can view ratings and reviews of charities and give confidently. Charity Navigator verifies how funds are spent and measures real impact. I have used this website to decide which organizations I will donate to (where most of my money supports the cause and not the personnel). — Susan Puretz, via email

SHORT PEOPLE

PROBLEMS

Dear Heloise: Regarding short people who have a problem reaching items in the grocery store (I’m one of them), I find taller people who are always happy to help. After they have retrieved the item for me, I always say, “If you need anything from the floor, let me know.” Leaves ’em laughing every time! Thanks for your column. — Evelyn Granata, in Lomita, California

WRAPPING PAPER HINT

Dear Heloise: My sister-in-law was furious over people using wrapping paper to wrap a gift. I reminded her that paper is a renewable resource and can be recycled. Today’s gift wrap can be tomorrow’s paper towel.

Two years ago, I bought four thick rolls of plain wrapping paper — one in red, one in white, one in pink, and one in pale blue. These four colors cover all occasions, and if I receive a gift in a decorative bag, I try to keep it for when I need a gift bag. I have a stack of bags with my wrapping supplies. — Mary-Margaret T., in Dutch Fork, South Carolina

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