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Fashion Tricks To Treat Yourself Oct. 15, 2019
Boo! Yes, it's you in the mirror on the wall. If you get a fright when you get dressed every day, th... Read More
7 Shopping Triggers We All Fall for Oct. 08, 2019
I blame my suspicious nature on my neighborhood grocery store. The store used to be a logically arra... Read More
Select Material and Lay a New Bamboo Floor Dec. 27, 2018
Dear James: I was planning to install hardwood flooring myself, but then I saw some bamboo flooring,... Read More
A Mouse in the House, Sheets on the Beds and Early on the Credit Card Payment Nov. 22, 2018
Dear Mary: It is that time of year when mice invade our homes. I'm a pretty good housekeeper, and we... Read More
Another Batch of Great Reader Tips! Nov. 21, 2018
Sharing their super cool tips and tricks for how to save money on herbs, keep produce fresher longer... Read More
10 Incredibly Clever Ways to Use Bread Bags Nov. 19, 2018
As you know — and only because I write about it so much — I may as well be president of ... Read More
Top Five Social Security Myths Jun. 06, 2018
It's time for me to dust off and update a column I write every five years or so about Social Securit... Read More
Riding the Social Security Gravy Train May. 09, 2018
Before I get to today's question, I must give some background information on the topic at hand ̵... Read More
The Wonders of Hydrogen Peroxide Nov. 22, 2016
A few days ago, I got a message that reminded me about the wonders of an ordinary product most peopl... Read More
How to Childproof a Forbidden Door, Plus More Great Reader Tips Sep. 13, 2016
If you've ever needed to prevent children from closing a door and unwittingly locking themselves in ... Read More
Not an April Fools' Day Trick Apr. 01, 2016
Dear Cheryl: I'm furious with my husband. He's not a gun nut, but he firmly believes in keeping a gu... Read More
Sleepless Nights Feb. 17, 2015
I know I'm not the only one who has suffered from annoying nights of exhaustion when, no matter what... Read More
Wizard of Id
Jun. 15, 2014
Keep Important Papers in the Freezer Mar. 26, 2014
I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm p... Read More
15 Minutes is Worth More Than You Think Mar. 25, 2014
Want to stop spending so much of your hard earned money on utility bills? Check out these clever gad... Read More
Nest Heads
Mar. 22, 2014
Sneaky Ways to Save! Mar. 18, 2014
Slip in without paying. Museum admissions can be pricey — $20 or more for an adult. But don't ... Read More
The Barn
Mar. 14, 2014
The Flimflam of the Employment Policies Institute Mar. 12, 2014
In L. Frank Baum's novel, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," the wizard turns out to be a big phony ̵... Read More
Here it is ... Another Batch of Really Terrific Reader Tips Mar. 05, 2014
Here it is ... Another Batch of Really Terrific Reader Tips ONE HOT DATE. Our village does not offe... Read More
