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Dear Heloise: I get to know the sales associates and managers at my favorite stores. They tell me about upcoming sales, when new merchandise is due to come out and what's going on clearance! They also can call around to other stores and help find things that they are sold out of.
And I always fill out online surveys, and I give feedback when it's requested. This is helpful to all parties. -- Mary V. in California
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Dear Heloise: I found risers for my daughter's bed. They lift the bed 6 to 7 more inches off the floor -- more space to store toys, sweaters, blankets, summer clothes, etc., under the bed.
It is fun for her to literally climb into bed, and it's easier to show her that there are no monsters under the bed!
I found mine at a discount retailer. -- Heather P. in Ohio
Readers, make sure your child is past the stage of possibly rolling out of bed at night before raising the bed. -- Heloise
(Heloise is a columnist for King Features Syndicate. Send money-or time-saving hint to P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000, fax it to 210-HELOISE or e-mail: Heloise@Heloise.com.)