Winter Weather Advisory

Staff Writer, DL Mullan

News / Weather

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Winter has finally arrived in the Valley of the Sun. A freeze is expected overnight as temperatures dip past 32 degrees in many outlying Valley locations.

So wrap up those outdoor pipes and keep a dripping faucet on overnight. Make a safe place for outdoor pets. Cover your plants and bring potted ones inside or close to your house.

It is already a cold day out there so bundle up!

Source: WeatherChannel

What to do: Too much Holiday Food, Not Enough Storage?

Staff Writer, DL Mullan
Health / Lifestyle
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After the holiday feasts are done, you discover yet another sale item you did not have time to cook or use. Be it: potatoes, butter, cheese, or milk. What are you going to do with all that overflow?

Easy: freeze it!

Milk in its regular plastic jug can be thrown in the freezer before opening. Butter and cheese can be tossed into the freezer as well.

Potatoes take a little more planning. With any vegetable some boiling and blanching are in order, but in the end you have saved your perishables for another day.

Source: ehow.com