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A Clever Purpose for Useless Candle Stubs and More Great Reader Tips! Jan. 08, 2019
An unintended consequence of embracing a frugal lifestyle is that gnawing tendency to never throw an... Read More
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain. But If Diets Don't Work, What Does? Nov. 20, 2018
My tail feathers got all twisted when I read that the average American gains 27 pounds between Thank... Read More
Frozen Vegetables Are a Fresh Summer Idea Aug. 03, 2018
Bursting with colorful fresh produce, if summer isn't the time to visit Farmers' Markets, when is? U... Read More
Seeing the Rainbow Clearly May. 18, 2018
For those of us reaching for our glasses more often to read, it's a sobering reminder that we are ag... Read More
Small Changes for the New Year Jan. 05, 2018
It's January, and in most of the country, too cold to think about taking a walk outside to get our s... Read More
Optimistically Organic Nov. 28, 2017
Dear Annie: I am a woman who follows a strict diet. It has nothing to do with weight or any medical ... Read More
Getting to the Root of Rich Vegetables Nov. 25, 2017
Whether you slow cook them yourself, or, like I often do, buy them ready made from your supermarket'... Read More
Heart Left on the East Coast Oct. 29, 2017
Dear Annie: I am from Northern California. I went to college back east and worked in New York for th... Read More
Stealth Veggies Aug. 04, 2017
Few would disagree we need to bump up our intake of fruits and colorful vegetables. Research backs u... Read More
The Long Goodbye Jul. 05, 2017
Some chronic health conditions are linked to an increased risk of suicide, according to new publishe... Read More
New at the Farmers' Markets Jun. 09, 2017
One of the best things about summer is the opening of the Farmers' Markets and the abundance of loca... Read More
Kids and Veggies Feb. 10, 2017
Most parents have fought the battle of kids vs veggies. New research from Kansas State University f... Read More
All-American Selections Vegetable Award-Winners Feb. 08, 2017
Last week, we looked at the winners of the 2017 All-America Selections testing program. It has appro... Read More
Healthy Living for Teens Dec. 30, 2016
DR. WALLACE: My grandfather works for the American Cancer Society, which is very interested in getti... Read More
Rabbit-Bait Buffet Jul. 05, 2016
DEAR MARY: I love your column! During spring I put out beautiful, young plants hoping they would blo... Read More
Dethatch a Lawn Jun. 08, 2016
Q: We live in the south and have a zoysia grass lawn. It feels spongy when we walk on it. We have be... Read More
Your Parents Should be Very Proud of You May. 27, 2016
DR. WALLACE: I'm 12 years old and one of a group of six sixth-grade students who are monitors. Our j... Read More
Fireflies and Blossom-End Rot May. 25, 2016
Q: I always chased fireflies as a kid. Nowadays I don't see them. Is there a way to increase the fir... Read More
Veggies to the Rescue May. 06, 2016
Oh, the power of bright orange and deep green veggies — full of alpha and beta carotene. A new... Read More
Steaming Vegetables Seems to Stimulate Health Apr. 15, 2016
During spring, lots of eager eaters fill shopping baskets with loads of fresh vegetables to enjoy ra... Read More
