Dear Readers: Taking a TRIP BY AIR for fun, or during the upcoming holiday season? If you have not flown in a while, here is a question for you: What kind of identification is acceptable at the security line? There are several good choices, according to the Transportation Security Administration (www.tsa.gov). Here are some, but not ALL, of the options:
* Driver's license or state photo identification card
* U.S. passport
* U.S. military ID
* Native American tribal photo ID
* Foreign-government-issued passport
* Permanent-resident card.
Also, did you know that if you don't have an ID, it doesn't necessarily mean you won't be able to fly? If you can provide the TSA some information, it might be able to verify your identity through publicly available computer sites. This is not really a good choice, as it's going to probably take extra time. Please be prepared when you travel and expect to go through TSA security. -- Heloise
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SHARED SAVINGS
Dear Heloise: I send all my many unwanted coupons to a home for women and children. Most all are used by the women and some shelter workers, too. Thank you. -- A Reader, Ontario, Canada
Wonderful! Heloise Central checked with a women's shelter here in San Antonio, and it was very receptive to this hint! Coupons for everyday household and personal grooming items are a great idea. -- Heloise
P.S.: While you are at it, if you have hotel amenities such as shampoo, lotion and mouthwash, pass these along, too.
CLEAN FEET
Dear Heloise: This is not a topic that's ever touched on. With a back problem and getting a little older, to reach my feet to wash them, especially the soles, can be difficult.
Using a dedicated dish wand not only holds the soap and gives them a good scrubbing, but the sponge tip is replaceable. This also is great fun for the little ones. -- Holly K., Fort Worth, Texas
FREEZER FINDER
Dear Heloise: I heard this hint the other day. A friend got so tired of trying to find what she was looking for in the freezer that she went to the dollar store and bought a lot of those plastic dollar shoe boxes. She came home and labeled each shoe box: "Pork" and the date, "Chicken" and the date, and "Beef" and the date. They stack great, and no more trying to see what is what.
I am going to redo my freezer and stack the boxes. I have a terrible time finding what I am looking for! -- D.J. in Ohio
MATCHY-MATCH
Dear Heloise: Here is an idea I tried: My husband brought home a bottle of orange-colored hand soap. My kitchen is blue and white, with red-apple accents. My solution: A few drops of red food coloring, and I have red soap now!
Thanks for all your hints and help. -- J.K., another Texas homemaker
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