Dear Heloise: A number of years ago, I purchased a couple of mini picture albums at the dollar store. I use them as themed holders for my recipes.

One holds all the ones I use for Christmas, another holds all my favorite sweet recipes, and another holds my favorite non-sweet recipes and hints on making things. All of the covers are different. It sure saves time when I only have to grab one and all my favorites are right there. — Gram, via email

CELLPHONE FOLDERS

Dear Heloise: Several years ago, I had the idea of creating folders on my cellphone, naming one “Products” and another “Business Cards.” When I find a product I like, I will take a picture of it and the UPC. When I go to the store and want to know if they have a product, I will take out my phone and show the store employee. Many times, they will take out their store computer, scan the barcode and let me know if they have it in stock. The second folder is where I put pictures of business cards I receive.

My cell phone has an SD card that I can take out and copy all its contents onto my home computer. I have a lot of information on this 512-gigabyte SD card. It takes a while to finish copying the information, but it gives me peace of mind that I have a backup. — Doyle H., Houston

PIZZA SCISSORS

Dear Heloise: In response to the recommendation from Esther G., in Windsor, Connecticut, who uses a pair of regular, sturdy scissors to cut pizza, I have a better recommendation. I make my own pizzas and couldn’t stand the roller-type pizza cutters. So, last Christmas, my hubby surprised me with a pair of Dreamfarm pizza scissors, and they work like magic! Just thought I’d pass along the suggestion! — Kathy Murphy, San Clemente, California

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