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Our Favorite Birthday Freebies

Our Favorite Birthday Freebies

January 30, 2015

A relative of ours recently gave us a loyalty card as a gift. We don’t usually encourage business loyalties (we…

Use This for Oily Skin

Use This for Oily Skin

January 29, 2015

Do you have oily skin? Here’s a natural way to get rid of the slick… Use witch hazel as a…

A Luxury Car for Under $35,000? You Bet!

A Luxury Car for Under $35,000? You Bet!

Karl Brauer | January 29, 2015

If you dream of the sumptuous interior and smooth ride of a high-end luxury car…or the speed and precise handling…

Remove Lipstick Stains from Napkins

Remove Lipstick Stains from Napkins

January 28, 2015

At your last family party, you put out some nice table linens. But you didn't want to tell your sister-in-law…

Thieves at the Baggage Carousel
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Thieves at the Baggage Carousel

George Hobica | January 28, 2015

Airports and airlines are reducing baggage-carousel security to save money, increasing the risk for theft. Thieves often can simply take…

February 2015 Checklist

February 2015 Checklist

January 28, 2015

Enjoy Super Bowl XLIX: Sunday, February 1. Kickoff is 6:30 pm Eastern time in Glendale, Arizona. Pop singer Katy Perry…

You’ll Love These Terrific Teas!

You’ll Love These Terrific Teas!

Lisa Boalt Richardson | January 27, 2015

Tired of Tetley? Bored with Bigelow? There has been a dramatic increase in the range of teas imported into the…

Great Bargains on Cell-Phone Plans

Great Bargains on Cell-Phone Plans

Logan Abbott | January 22, 2015

New Changes Save You Hundreds Are you getting the best possible deal on your cell-phone service? Competition among service providers,…

Renew Your Leather Purse
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Renew Your Leather Purse

January 22, 2015

If your leather jacket, boots, handbag or luggage (time for warm-weather travel!) looks dingy from winter weather or storage, here's…

How to Save with a Smart Thermostat

How to Save with a Smart Thermostat

Richard Trethewey | January 22, 2015

Since the Nest “smart” thermostat was introduced four years ago, more than one million have been sold despite its relatively…

A Trick to Iron Sleeves
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A Trick to Iron Sleeves

January 21, 2015

Does anyone love to iron? We sure don’t…especially the weird parts, like sleeves! We know you can buy special ironing…

Simple Solution for Food Scraps

Simple Solution for Food Scraps

January 21, 2015

If your favorite kitchen food-prep area isn't conveniently located near a waste bin, cooking can be a chore...all that back…

11 Clever Ways to Get More Done In Less Time

11 Clever Ways to Get More Done In Less Time

Daniel J. Levitin, PhD | January 20, 2015

Of course, it’s not a secret that the modern world can be an overwhelming place. The average American is confronted…

6 Surprising Places Where Mold Lurks

6 Surprising Places Where Mold Lurks

Martin J. Blaser, MD | January 16, 2015

Coffeemakers and washing machines are among the top “hot spots.” We all know that mold thrives in obvious places such…

Take the Bite Out of Onions

Take the Bite Out of Onions

January 13, 2015

Onions add a unique flavor to dishes…unfortunately they also have a stinky bite! But when we hold the onion from…