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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
A Valuable Money Lesson for the Kids
Don’t assume your kids are going to learn in school how to manage money well. There is a growing recognition…
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Physical and Emotional Clutter
Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sale. “Join us to…
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Reality vs. Perception Makes My Head Hurt
Had it not been required to graduate, I would never have taken the class titled simply: Philosophy. Abstract thinking makes…
Read More » Homegrown Tomatoes: $37 Each
I don’t know what I was thinking the year that I bought three dozen tomato plants (they were small), plus…
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Great Reader Tips
Readers agree that vinegar, household ammonia and shaving cream all have uses beyond the ordinary that will help save time…
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The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there’s a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing in a coffee mug.…
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The Value of Trivial Pursuits
For decades, I’ve been collecting and disseminating timesaving and money-saving tips. Readers email them to me, comment with them on…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Ask Me Anything: Secured Cards, Nail Polish Stains and More
Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages include questions about…
Read More » Cyber Shopping and Debit Cards Do Not Mix
Planning to shop online this holiday season? I have one very important piece of advice: Do not use a debit…
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How to Painlessly Declutter and Organize Your Home in 10 Minutes
If you think organizing your home or getting your personal affairs in order requires a lot of time, you might…
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5 Rules to Build Wealth
At the tender age of 11, I made a solemn vow that when I grew up I was going to…
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Best Inexpensive Home Dehumidifiers and How to Choose
Humidity, or the lack thereof, is always a popular topic. Where I live in northern Colorado, it’s dry! We have…
Read More » Last-Minute Tricks to Do Halloween on a Budget This Year
Hear that sound? It’s the first of the major shopping holidays at the door. Halloween is the fourth most popular…
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The Pain and Pleasure Principle
I don’t care much for pain. In fact, I’ll do almost anything to avoid it. I also know that pain…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Clever Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds
If you drink morning coffee, then it’s likely you throw away used coffee grounds every day. If you don’t, chances…
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