Dashboard, Blueberries & Moles
Joan Clark
September 10, 2026
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Do you have a few home and garden projects that have been waiting for attention? Whether it's sprucing up the car, growing something delicious, or solving a stubborn yard problem, small wins add up to big satisfaction.
In today's issue:
Simple Recipes for a Sparkling Car Dash
Growing Blueberries: What You Need to Know
Natural Ways to Banish Lawn Moles for Good
And more…
CLEANING
We once spilled an entire iced coffee across the dashboard during a road trip, and that sticky dash disaster taught us that the best cleaners are already sitting in the kitchen pantry. These 5+ simple recipes transform everyday ingredients like vinegar, olive oil, and dish soap into powerful solutions that leave every surface streak-free and fresh.
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PLANTS & GARDEN
Blueberry bushes can thrive for 50 years or more when planted correctly, turning a single afternoon of work into decades of homegrown fruit. We've gathered 7+ quick tricks that take the guesswork out of planting blueberries, so anyone can set their bushes up for a long, productive life.
MABEL’S WISDOM
Rug Beating
Back in my day, we didn't have fancy machines to clean dirty rugs, so we took them outside for a good old-fashioned beating. First, hang your rug over a sturdy clothesline or fence. Then, using a rug beater or a sturdy broom, give it a firm whack to shake out the dust and dirt.
Make sure to flip it over and repeat on the other side for a thorough clean. Remember, a little elbow grease goes a long way.
WILDLIFE CONTROL
We watched a neighbor spend an entire summer battling mole tunnels with everything from chewing gum to windmills, only to discover there are seven methods that actually work. This guide walks through each proven approach, from natural deterrents to humane traps, so those zigzag trails stop ruining an otherwise beautiful yard.
FUN FACT
Paper Towels Once Sold as Cold Remedies
Early paper towels were pitched as a health product to stop the spread of germs . Scott advertised them in the 1920s as single-use handkerchiefs that could help families avoid passing colds and flu through shared cloth towels. Doctors endorsed the idea, and ads warned that reusable fabric harbored bacteria. The hygiene angle worked so well that paper towels outsold cloth kitchen towels by the 1930s. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Your dashboard sparkles, your blueberries are thriving, and moles have officially been evicted . Three problems solved. Not bad for a Thursday. Now go enjoy the fruits of your labor.
May your garden grow as fast as your to-do list shrinks,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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