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ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She refuses to play her mother's games

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My son was recently married in a small, private


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Grandkids' eating habits are just fine

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My son and his wife have been married 12 years and


HELOISE: Polish up on sweet oil

Dear Heloise: Would you please tell me what sweet oil is, and where do I find it to make your


HELOISE: Coffee quells the smell

Dear Heloise: After reading the hint about how to remove foul odors from the freezer, I was reminded


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Family's lack of support hurts even more

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am a successful and happily married 28-year-old


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: 'Rob' may be rethinking situation

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am 28 years old and have lived with the same man for


HELOISE: For something healthy, got buttermilk?

Dear Readers: Doesn’t buttermilk sound like it’s a rich, high-fat, decadent drink? Guess again.


HELOISE: Uses for flash drive are endless

Dear Heloise: Regarding putting copies of all important papers for a trip on a flash drive, this is


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Abusive uncle must go

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I’m 18 years old and still live with my family. A few


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Dating Sis' ex causes a problem

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: Six years ago, my sister’s ex-boyfriend found out I


HELOISE: Good intentions damaged photos

Dear Heloise: One hint that appeared in your column was from a woman who was trying to preserve


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Mom says what she wants

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: Several years ago, I had to spend a few hours with my


HELOISE: Grooming tips for pound pooch

Dear Heloise: We just got a new pooch from the pound and were wondering how often we should bathe


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: ';John' gives too many details

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My sister died seven years ago, and within six months,


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: If husband won't support her, stop

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for nine years. It’s a second marriage for both of