Looking to become a homeowner this year? Or maybe you want to sell your current home to move to a different location or into a larger property…
Have you ever wondered if chicken soup really does have medicinal effects against colds and the flu? Me, too. Recently, I decided to find out.
These days, you can buy gift cards (the modern replacement for the gift certificate) from just about every store imaginable. They are convenie…
Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who they consider full-fledged family members,…
When asked to describe the perfect bath towel, most people would include the words “thick” and “thirsty.” Cotton Inc., a research and marketin…
Dear Mary: What is the best way to wash fresh fruits and vegetables to assure they are safe and clean? — Sherry
Before the pandemic hit, employment in the U.S. was reaching historic highs. Now, in the wake of the coronavirus, many who are fortunate enoug…
Having just come through holiday spending extravaganza 2020, otherwise known as Christmas in America, I’m getting dizzy from early reports of …
More than half of Americans, reportedly, make New Year’s resolutions. And 88% of those resolutions end in failure, according to a study by Bri…
What would you do if you had to use — let alone actually enjoy — everything you own?
Before you toss that steam iron because it refuses to steam and the soleplate is sporting a brown, burned-on, gross mess — you might want to g…
If you’ve ever suffered the annoyance of outdoor cats ruining your yard and garden, help is on the way! Consider any of these options to quick…
I love to cook. And I enjoy inviting guests for dinner parties or more casual meals. What I hate is the big, ugly mess that happens in the kit…
The simple act of gift-giving has become extremely complicated. I blame that on the consumer credit industry.
Have you ever not answered the phone because you couldn’t find it? While searching for the Valentine’s Day centerpiece, have you stumbled over…
A poll conducted on Twitter revealed that about 44% of respondents said they would be willing to accept a 10% reduction in pay if they could w…
I’ve never been a schoolteacher, but I’ve been a parent. I wish I’d known years ago what I know now about what gifts of thanks teachers really…
Is your freezer a money-guzzling storage facility for mystery meats? A stopping off point for leftovers destined for the garbage as soon as th…
Have you made any mistakes lately? Want to talk about it? Most people don’t. Can’t say that I blame them. It’s embarrassing. And when it’s a r…
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an American family of four spends an average of $1,071.40 a month on food at home. That’s a l…
When buying vinegar to use in the laundry, choose distilled white vinegar with 5% acidity. It’s is a great addition to laundry for lots of reasons:
Recently, my husband and I made a quick getaway to experience autumn in the tiny town of Lititz, Pennsylvania. The fall colors were at peak; t…
Today is mailbag day, when I reach into my virtual mailbag to read and respond to a handful of letters and messages from my wonderful readers.…
Not long ago, I was privileged to be asked to speak to a wonderful group of seniors. The point of my message was to embrace the wisdom they’ve…
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Recently, while digging out, cleaning up and reorganizing our storage room, I discovered a half-full jug of Windex. I have to admit that for a…
The problem of dingy gray laundry is not foreign to my mailbox. In fact, it’s a subject that shows up a lot. Why do bedsheets, towels, socks a…
Health care: It’s on everyone’s mind these days, and for good reason. Combine the soaring cost of health insurance premiums, increasing copays…