Everyday Common Sense

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iS ' (NAPSA)—Everyone seems to havehis or her own methods when it comes to shopping, cleaning and running a household. Whetherit’s a unique way of keeping a grocery list, a creative use for an old toothbrush or a timesaving way to wash dishes—making tasks easier and more manageable is important to busy Americans. In fact, according to a recent survey, 46 percent of Americans are more likely to say they are best at getting tasks done as opposed to being “people, people” and being self aware. So, where do you go to find out how to “set the job done”? Online chat rooms and communities are great places to exchange common sense suggestions with others. One of the newest online communities is the Scott Common Sense Community, developed by Scott Tissue and Towels—which, it’s said, introduced common sense into the home more than 100 years ago by inventing the toilet paperroll. The unique Common Sense Community is a home base where people can share common sense wisdom andtips on everything from timesaving short cuts to spending quality time with family. The Community also features a common sense quiz, which measures levels of common sense and provides tips on incorporating common sense into everydaylife. What’s more, it showcases com- mon sense advice and tricks from Samantha Graziadio, who’s known as the nation’s first Chief Common Start the dishwasher at night before going to bed, empty it in the morning, then haveall day to fill it. Repeat. Always check man- ufacturer’s instructionsfirst. Sense Officer. This mother of two calls her common sense approach to everydaylife “unravel the frazzle” and offers common sense tips such as: * Keep an inexpensive camera, film and batteries in the glove compartment for photo opportunities. Tape a business card inside your luggage in case it is lost with no identification tag. Don’t throw away old toothbrushes. Use them for cleaning small crevices and around faucet heads. The Common Sense Community can be an excellent resource for all things common sense. For more information and to share tips of your own, visit www. ScottCommonSense.com.