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Gift cards are not appreciated by everyone

heloise Gift cards are not appreciated by everyone Dear Heloise: Gift cards may be fine for some


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Family constantly tells her she's worthless

Dear Annie: I’m 42, and my mother, sister and adult daughter have all informed me repeatedly that


Dryer sheet will keep dog’s fur static free

heloise Dryer sheet keeps dog’s fur static free and fragrant Dear Heloise: During dry winter


Husband wants her to leave U.S. with him

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Husband wants to move out of the country Dear


Plastic shower curtains wash up in a snap

heloise Clear plastic shower curtains are a snap to wash Dear Heloise: Please, please, I need


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: What's the deal with dogs allowed everywhere?

Dear Annie: Some time ago, relatives from out of town asked to visit us when they were here for a


Remember our food pantries: Donate or become a volunteer

heloise Remember food pantries: Donate or volunteer Dear Heloise: I enjoyed the letter you


Controlling mother possibly suffers from depression

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Controlling mother might be depressed Dear


Here is an excellent tip on how to hard-boil eggs

heloise Here is an egg-cellent tip on how to hard-boil eggs Dear Heloise: What causes the dark-


Jealous daughter causes family rifts

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Jealous daughter causes family rifts Dear


Be wary of publishing personal information

heloise Be wary of publishing some personal information Dear Heloise: In order to prevent theft,


It helps to be ready with items needed for hospital stay

Dear Heloise: I was sent to the emergency room on short notice and was in the hospital for two


Dad fears danger in teen’s trip to Japan

Annie’s Mailbox Dad fears danger in teen’s trip Dear Annie: My wife decided to offer our young


Make it a priority to get a vet for your pets right away

heloise Make it a priority to get a vet for your pets Dear Heloise: I work for a small


Derek’s overnight visits make her draw the line

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Derek’s overnight visits make her draw the line