here are a few tips that was in my inbox from the Dollarstretcher.com and just thought I would share:

Handy Packing Material I have to mail a lot of packages to family for the variousbirthdays, new births, etc. I don't always have anything tohelp cushion my gifts in the box. The other day I realized Icould use the plastic bag that comes with my newspaper. Justblow it up and tie off the end. You can adjust the size to fityour needs by making it as big or small as you need. It worksjust as well as those expensive air packs or packing bubblewrap.Barb M. ********* Easy Scissor Sharpening I sharpen my scissors by cutting a piece of aluminum foilseveral times. This also works on paper cutters.Cara