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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Son-in-law blames her for marital problems

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My daughter recently married and had a baby. The


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: It’s time for Mom to move elsewhere

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have always been a generous person. I have


HELOISE: Battling stinky T-shirt odor

Dear Heloise: Hello! Thank you for your insight, sense of humor and research! Having had five


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Their grandson gets the short end

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m having a difficult time dealing with my adult


HELOISE: Table scraps can be harmful

Dear Heloise: I was delighted to hear that you share our love of minischnauzers. Ours, a female


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Her dad criticizes Facebook update

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 20, and I’ve been catching a lot of criticism


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Struggling student wants to drop out

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a college student. I graduated from community


HELOISE: Tip for removing oil stain is on the spot

Dear Heloise: I love your hints I read in The Hutchinson (Kan.) News. My husband has a request. Our


HELOISE: Wanted: Towels that smell better

Dear Heloise: My question is about bath towels. After a few washings, they begin to take on an


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She tries to teach daughter to budget

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been trying to teach my 20-year-old


HELOISE: Tips on how to wash produce

Dear Heloise: I purchase fruits and vegetables at my local farmers market each week. The produce is


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Edwin’ is convinced he’s being targeted

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: How can I help a friend who is convinced his


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: How can she help abused friend?

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have a dear friend who has been in an abusive


HELOISE: Program emergency numbers into phone

Dear Heloise: It takes only a few minutes to program emergency numbers into your cellphone (poison


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Hubby seems to be getting paranoid

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I can no longer communicate