The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-03-04, Page 43Energy saving tips for new bride
'You're nearly wed, about
to become a `pair' rather
than a ‘single' -making the
change from `1' to 'we' and
'me' to `us'. And, having to
think about two instead of
one, you're going to need
more energy than ever.
Cleaning house -Washing
clothes for two people and a
new home means larger
loads. You won't want to
spend hours in the laundry
MOM, so wash heavier items
first and 'put them in the
drier. If you wash lighter
items last, they '11 both be dry
at theame time. That's less
time in a hot laundryroom.
Ironing afterward? Sit
down and do it! Lower your
ironing board to `sitting
Freezer living saves time for wives
If you're a new bride, you
may find that marriage will
change your eating habits
quite a bit. A salad and
sandwich may be a
satisfying dinner for you, but
your husband will probably
want a complete meal of
meat, potatoes, vegetables
and dessert.
Preparing a complete
meal every night can be
time-consuming, especially
if you're a working wife. An,
easy way to serve creative
.meals,: yet - save "time; is to
' practice `Freezer Living' -
Cooking a double recipe, one
to eat now and one to freeze
for later. •
To preserve the fresh
flavor' and-tekture'-'of '-the
meals you cook, food must be
packaged properly in .
moisture -proof, airtight
materials for freezing.
Waxed paper, lightweight
household plastic wrap or
store wrappings (such as
bread and meat wrappers)
,are not recommended
because they are not air and
moisture proof.
Instead use the' following
materials for freezing foods:
substantial plastic freezer
bags -with closures;'beat ..
sealed boilable bags;
'transparent, plastic freezer
wrap with freezer tape or
masking , tape; heavy duty
aluminum foil with tape;
freezer meat Wrap, either
Flash those smiles for the photographer
Color guide
Color can work a wonderful transformation in any
room — especially when you follow some of the basic
rules that have been discovered about its use. Here
are "Color Do's and Don't's" to guide you: •
DO USE `LIGHT COLORS in a small room to create
an impression of greater size. , •
DON'T USE TOO MUCH pattern, in any room. This
can be distracting and tiring.
DO PUT EMPHASIS on warm reds and yellows in
rooms that are windowless or face toward the north-
east.
DON'T USE BRIGHT COLOR in large areas, as this
will detract from the furnishings.
DO HAVE CONTINUING'COLOR flow through the-'
house, and use harmonious colors in rooms that
adjoin.
DON'T USE TOO MANY cool blue hues in a north-
east room or it will seem to be cooler.
DO MIX LIGHT AND DEEP colors in each room.
DON'T USE TOO MUCH red or yellow in a south-
west room with large windows., or it will seem warmer.
DO PAINT THE .CEILING of a room a deeper color
than the walls, if it is very high. This makes it appear
lower. The reverse is true, of course, when you want
a low-ceilinged room seem to have a high ceiling.
DON'T PAINT GLARING architectural features,
such as radiators, to contrast with their background.
This will emphasize them.
DO- REMEMBER COLORS are relative and must
be seen together.
DON'T USE GLOSSY PAINTS on walls and ceilings
of living areas, since such surface creates glare.
DO STUDY COLOR SWATCHES in both day and
night light: colors often change under artificial light.
DON'T HAVE ALL SHINY or all rough -textured
fabrics in one room — vary them for visual 'interest.
heavy parchment or plastic
coated; rigid plastic freezer
containers with self-sealing
lids; freezer cartons with
polyethylene liner bags and
closures; or glass containers
especially made for freezing
(Wider at top than bottom for
quick removal o contents).
Whenever you wrap
anything for freezing, be
sure to label the package for
contents and date. When
•you'retakirig-foods from, the
freezer, use items with the
earliest freezing dates first.
To be sure that food
coming out of the freezer is
just as good as when it went
in, follow this chart of
recommended'storage times
for goods frozen at zero
degrees Fahrenheit,
Months of storage at 0
degrees F in brackets:
Bread (2 to 4); cake (3 to 4);
cookies baked or unbaked (4
to 6) ; pies baked or unbaked
(2to4); dough only (4to6);
chiffon (2); butter (6 to 9);
cheese hard or semi -hard
(6),;. ick cream' ..(1
margarine (9); fish (6 to 9);
fruits (8 to 12); cooked
vegetables (4 to 6); raw
blanched vegetables (8 to
12);;cooked main dishes (2 to
4); .sandwiches (3 to 4
weeks); soup, sauces (2 to
3); uncooked meat, beef (6 to
12) ; pork (3 to 6)'; lamb (6 to
9); veal (6to9); ground beef
(3to4); ground pork (1 to3);
smoked ham (2); bacon (1);
-roofed 'meat (2 to 3);
poultry, uncooked, chicken.
(12) andturkey (12).
level', relax and watch
television.
The most important step in
cleaning any room in your
new home is having a
system...attack walls,
windows and curtains first.
Then work around to what
you've got on top of tables
before you vacuum. With a
system, you're out of a room
more quickly than ever.
Eating well: At lunch
time, get, into nutrition the
delicious way: -Have a green
salad but add cashews,
walnuts or pecans with
bitesized pieces . of your
favorite cheese (caraway is
a.terrific.chnice) and pull it
all together with wheat
germ -you'll burn up this
meal much faster than
eating a sandwich.
If you really crave a mid-
afternoon snack, make it
granny (green) apples and
peanut butter. This snack
tastes almost too good tp be
healthy and energizing.
Food tastes better if it's
fresh. Invest in various -sized
plastic -bags: They're perfect
for keeping foods fresh in
and out of the refrigerator,
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around cereal boxes, loaves
of bread or around last
night's leftovers on a plate.
Your good looks: Instead
of driving to the market,
drycleaner or post office,
WALK! It will rev up your
system for other energetic
needs and help toward fine
looking legs. •
Worth every effort is
energy spent beautifying
hands and nails. Experts
suggest white cotton gloves
for dusting and rubber
gloves for washing. And keep
your nails disaster -free by
protecting them with a
pretty coat of nail polish.
Developing good nail habits
will result in prettier hands
that will complement new
wedding rings.
If you are at home, start
the day by setting your hair.
After a long, hot bath and
busy day, removes rollers..
Time and energy will be
saved, besides looking great
for your new husband.
With your busy and hectic
daily routines, the energy
taken topamper yourselfis
the most worthwhile because
it's all spent on you.
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