Dog Hair, Fresh Avocados & Clover Mites
Joan Clark
August 13, 2026
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Cleaning the car, tending the garden, and tackling tiny household invaders—today's tips cover the practical know-how that keeps your home and yard running smoothly. We're sharing solutions that save time and protect what matters most.
In today's issue:
Banishing Pet Hair from Your Vehicle's Interior
Eliminating Clover Mites for Good
Keeping Avocados Fresh Longer
And more…
CLEANING
We once spent an entire road trip convinced the backseat had sprouted fur, only to realize our golden retriever had left behind enough hair to knit a sweater. These 12 tricks will help reclaim your car from the fluff invasion, no lint roller marathon required.
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FOOD STORAGE
Avocados ripen the moment you stop watching them, then turn brown before you can blink. We found seven simple tricks that actually work to keep them green and ready when you need them.
MABEL’S WISDOM
Bacon Grease: The Golden Treasure
Back in the good old days, Grandma knew the value of every drop of bacon grease . After frying up a batch of crispy bacon, she'd carefully pour the leftover grease into a clean tin can, letting it cool and solidify.
This golden treasure was perfect for seasoning cast iron skillets, keeping them non-stick and rust-free. When cooking, a spoonful of this flavorful fat could transform simple dishes into something special.
Remember, waste not, want not—Grandma's wisdom still holds true today!
BUG CONTROL
We once discovered hundreds of tiny red specks crawling up our white siding in spring—turns out those harmless but annoying invaders were clover mites, and they're easier to banish than you'd think. These seven straightforward methods will help reclaim your home's exterior without harsh chemicals or expensive exterminators.
FUN FACT
Father of AI: Terrible at Prediction
John McCarthy was convinced that human-level artificial intelligence would arrive within his lifetime, yet he passed away in 2011 without seeing it. He famously estimated in 1970 that machines would match human intelligence within three to eight years. He was wrong. Early AI pioneers consistently underestimated how difficult it would be to teach machines common sense, a problem that still exists today. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Your car is fur-free, those clover mites have met their match, and your avocados are staying green longer than ever . You're officially winning at the small stuff that makes life easier. Not bad for a Thursday.
May your day be as fresh as a perfectly ripe avocado,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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