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De-cluttering for the New Year Jan. 11, 2017

Small Spaces

What better way is there to get yourself back into the swing of things than putting your home back i... Read More

New Year, New Challenges Jan. 09, 2017

Dear Doug

DEAR DOUG BY DOUG MAYBERRY RELEASE: MONDAY, JAN. 9, 2017 New Year, New Challenges Q: Every Januar... Read More

New Birthday Trend Dec. 26, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: My birthday is in January, that awkward month immediately following the holiday season. Every yea... Read More

Homework During Holidays and Excessive Gift-Giving Dec. 23, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: Every year my daughter's middle school assigns homework and projects during the h... Read More

Holiday Gift Idea: Spa in a Jar Dec. 21, 2016

Everyday Cheapskate

If you are familiar with a wonderful yet pricey personal care product called Salt Rub by Origins, yo... Read More

New Year's Resolution Routine Dec. 19, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: For the last five years I have attempted to fulfill my New Year's resolution, but it's been to no... Read More

Unique Gifts for Gardeners Dec. 14, 2016

A Greener View

I am always on the lookout for space-saving designs. Several of my windows would be perfect for grow... Read More

Give Reading to Underprivileged Communities This Holiday Season Dec. 09, 2016

Kids' Home Library

The best gifts for kids, hands down, are books and other reading materials. This is especially true ... Read More

Gardening Gifts: Part Two Dec. 07, 2016

A Greener View

There is still time to get presents for your gardener. The following are additional holiday gift opt... Read More

Space-Saving Ways to Decorate for Christmas Dec. 07, 2016

Small Spaces

Even those who live in space-starved studio apartments in the middle of a noisy city yearn for ways ... Read More

Lighthearted, Refreshing Holiday Books Dec. 02, 2016

Kids' Home Library

Tis the season to lighten up and smile. These new wintry holiday season picture books are full of wh... Read More

Buying Your First Telescope Nov. 24, 2016

Stargazers

Week of November 27-December 3, 2016 Well, it's that time of year again. The holidays are barreling... Read More

5 Ways to Make Your Small Kitchen More Functional This Holiday Nov. 23, 2016

Small Spaces

One thing a chef with a tiny kitchen fears is a holiday gathering. I recall impolitely ordering rela... Read More

Anxiety Over Holidays Nov. 21, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: I am shy and probably always will be, but my husband is always the life of the party. We have alr... Read More

Three Tips for Holiday Feasting Nov. 15, 2016

Wine Talk

'Tis the season for holiday feasting. That typically means a up-close and personal experience with t... Read More

Start Shopping Early Nov. 04, 2016

Kids' Home Library

It's always smart to shop for holiday gifts early, and there's no better gift for a child than a boo... Read More

Get the Dining Room Ready Sep. 21, 2016

Small Spaces

Nothing says family quite like Thanksgiving dinner. Traditional or avant-guard, it's the fellowship ... Read More

A Labor of Love Aug. 23, 2016

Wine Talk

The upcoming Labor Day weekend is the grillmeister's annual swan song. In most parts of the country,... Read More

True Patriotism Demands a 'Debt of Service' Jul. 05, 2016

Daily Editorials

"There is a debt of service due from every man to his country, proportioned to the bounties which na... Read More

Deer Valued More Than Dear? Dec. 27, 2015

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I have not had a Thanksgiving or Mother's Day with my husband in more than 20 years. The... Read More