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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Homemade Febreze? I Tried It So You Don’t Have To
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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How to Clean Hardwood Floors With Hydrogen Peroxide
The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be cleaned properly using the correct solvent…
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A Simple 3-Step Budget That Can Change Your Life
Budgets are like training wheels: They help you get moving and offer you confidence as you learn how to balance.…
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How I Got My Kids to Stop Whining in Only 3 Days
For this mother of two young, world-class whiners, the techniques described in the booklet seemed way too simple to be…
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The $5 Pantry Fix That Can Replace Three Cleaning Products
I didn’t set out to overthrow three cleaning products in one afternoon. I was simply standing in my laundry room,…
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When ‘FREE’ Comes With a Price Tag
I couldn’t pass it up, and I mean that quite literally. Someone dumped it right in the middle of my…
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Debt Consolidation — Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?
To the person drowning in debt, a debt-consolidation loan looks like a lifesaver. But reaching for it without knowing exactly…
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Till Debt Do Us Part
It is difficult to imagine: Our wedding cost a whopping $200. I borrowed my dress and veil; I made the…
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Energy-Saving Secrets: 23 Easy Ways to Save Big Bucks Year-Round
Electric bills have a way of creeping up quietly, like a cat on a countertop. One day you glance at…
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Simple Secrets to Make Clothes Look Better and Last Longer
You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where…
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How to Deep-Clean a Coffee Maker
Performing a deep clean on a coffee maker is important to extend its useful life and ensure you’re brewing the…
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8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his backyard.…
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What on Earth Can I Do With These Chinese Leftovers?
We’ve all faced that moment of truth: You open the refrigerator door and there sit the Chinese leftovers from last…
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Why You Should Never Be Late Paying Your Rent
Some days, my email inbox fills me with joy. And then there are the days that a message nearly breaks…
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You Need an Insurance Checkup
From regular oil changes to changing furnace filters and annual trips to the dentist, smart consumers know that preventive maintenance…
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