Insure collectibles
Most home insurance policies do not cover collectibles, but if they do, the coverage limits may be just $1,500 to $2,000, according to Go Banking. If you…
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Purpose for money
“Give your income a purpose. Whether it’s paying off debt, saving for an emergency fund or investing for retirement, there should be clear long-term goals…
Avoid nosebleeds from nasal sprays
Prescription nasal steroids such as Flonase, Nasonex, and others are often more effective than antihistamines for stuffy noses due to fall allergies. But…
Three ways to freeze tomatoes
From the University of Minnesota Extension: 1. Slice tomatoes into at least 1/2-inch slices. Put slices on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Remove…
Many families care for loved ones
Your neighbors are caring for a loved one. According to the White House, at least 53 million people are family caregivers in the United States. Of those,…
Get the most from a small space
* Hang mirrors to reflect light into the room. * Use slim decorative window shades, not draperies. * Use tables topped with glass. * Mix smaller pieces of…
Tricky names of luxury brands
It’s one thing when you don’t know how to say quinoa (it’s keen-wah) or that Chinese chicken dish named for the General Tso (tsah-ow). But, luxury brands…
Recycle eyeglasses
Do you have a drawer with six pairs of outdated prescription glasses? Well, those can be recycled. Lions Club International collects eyeglasses and…
Jams and jellies are a quick source of energy
Jams and jellies are a little indulgence that don’t cost much, either in money or health. They are relatively low in calories as a spread for bread….
The cutting-edge history of the disposable blade
Consider the sharp, but humble disposable safety razor blade. Check out the trash can in a bathroom and there’s a good chance you’ll find a disposable…