Lifestyle Columns
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Home inspector: Problems with clothes dryer ventDec 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. When we bought our condo, the home inspector said we might have trouble with the dryer vent, and he sure was right. The laundry is located in the middle of our ho...
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Whole wheat and white whole wheat the same, but differentNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - Q. Is the bread called white whole wheat really as healthy as regular whole wheat? A. “White whole wheat” does sound confusing, but it is indeed a whole grain, beca...
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Surprising places for lower cost groceriesNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - It can be cheaper to buy food at stores other than the grocery store. You can shop ethnic markets, bread stores, dollar stores, pharmacies such as Walgreens, warehouse c...
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The gift of granolaNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - Now that Thanksgiving is over and we are heading into the biggest gift-giving season of the year, I want to share a treat that is as wonderful to distribute as it is to ...
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Accept mom-in-law’s ‘trivial gifts’ with a little graceNov 30, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I’m pretty apathetic about receiving gifts because of my practicality. If I want or need it, I’ll buy it myself. My in-laws love to give presents for holidays a...
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Songs in the key of a parent's lifeNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - I went to pick up Kyle from soccer practice recently, and found him outside of the complex surrounded by his teammates. When I got to where they were standing, I realiz...
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Parents need to be proactive to avoid child poisoningNov 28, 2011 5:00 am - Q. My daughter recently turned 2. Now that she is more mobile (and more curious), I'm increasingly worried about home safety. I have childproofed much of my home, bu...
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Herb butterbur may be allergy alternativeNov 28, 2011 12:00 am - In the United States, almost 35 million people have allergic rhinitis or hay fever. Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal airways caused by an allergic react...
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Nutrition a must before and after exercisingNov 28, 2011 12:00 am - A great workout starts with great nutrition. The positive stress from strength training builds muscle and burns fat, but the negative stress can actually cause more harm...
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Should mom tell her daughter what she thinks of her boyfriend?Nov 28, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My daughter is 21 and finishing up her senior year in college. She has been dating a man she met in school for nearly two years, and they are talking about gettin...