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Every so often, a reader sends me a message that begins with, "Mary, have you heard about this?" That's usually…
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I didn't set out to overthrow three cleaning products in one afternoon. I was simply standing in my laundry room,…
I couldn't pass it up, and I mean that quite literally. Someone dumped it right in the middle of my…
To the person drowning in debt, a debt-consolidation loan looks like a lifesaver. But reaching for it without knowing exactly…
It is difficult to imagine: Our wedding cost a whopping $200. I borrowed my dress and veil; I made the…
Electric bills have a way of creeping up quietly, like a cat on a countertop. One day you glance at…
You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where…
Performing a deep clean on a coffee maker is important to extend its useful life and ensure you're brewing the…
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his backyard.…
We've all faced that moment of truth: You open the refrigerator door and there sit the Chinese leftovers from last…
Some days, my email inbox fills me with joy. And then there are the days that a message nearly breaks…