Heloise: Readers share extra coupons with military

Dear readers: A recent column about coupon hints brought in a bunch of comments and suggestions.


Parents skipped children's graduations

Dear Abby: When I was a child, my parents skipped my elementary school graduation. For that matter, everyone did. My grandfather had just died, so Mom was mourning his loss. Fast-forward a few years - nobody attended my junior high graduation, either.
By Abigail Van Buren

Heloise: Lipstick stains can be removed easily

Dear Heloise: I love to use cloth napkins in my home, because they look prettier than paper and are more environmentally stable. However, many female guests leave lipstick marks on the napkins after using them.
By Hints from Heloise

Dear Abby: Best friend hesitant about being maid of honor

Dear Abby: My best friend is getting married and asked me to be her maid of honor. She has also asked me to buy an expensive dress and host a lavish shower. I'm afraid I can't afford the dress and plan a destination bachelorette party.
By Dear Abby

Heloise: Clean knife block

Dear readers: Have you taken a good look at your knife block lately? Does it look a little dusty and grimy? What about the slots? To clean them, use the crevice tool on the vacuum attachment. This should remove most dirt, dust and crumbs.
By Hints from Heloise

Dear Abby: Son's unprotected sex worries mom

Dear Abby: My 19-year-old son has been dating the daughter of one of my friends I'll call "Mona." We didn't set them up; they met at some parties. Last summer we discovered they were having sex because "Meghan" thought she was pregnant.
By Dear Abby

Heloise: Know your medical records rights

Dear readers: Do you know what your rights are when it comes to medical records? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPAA, Privacy Rule gives you the right to not only see but get copies of most of your medical records.
By Hints from Heloise

Abby: Scrapbooks of memories will be cherished

Dear Abby: May I comment about the question from "Unsure in the West," who wanted to create scrapbooks out of all the cards and letters she received over the years? My generation is all about social media.
By Dear Abby

Heloise: TV stations clutter up their broadcasts

Dear readers: Here is this week's sound off, about cluttered television screens: "My sound off is cluttered-up TV screens. Why do stations run messages across the bottom of the screen, such as upcoming shows, viewer comments, etc.
By Hints from Heloise

Abby: Free eye exams available for eligible seniors


Heloise: Have a wildfire escape plan

Dear Readers: With droughts becoming more common across the United States, wildfires are always a possibility. Here are some hints from the American Red Cross:  Be prepared.
By Hints from Heloise

Dear Abby: Friend's self-published book is terrible

Dear Abby: My friend's husband has been writing a novel for several years. He just self-published it, and it's available on Amazon. He gave me a copy, asked me to read it and enter a great review on the Amazon page.
By Dear Abby

Abby: Friend asks guest to bring second present

Dear Abby: I am planning to attend a birthday party for my friend "Sophia" who is turning 50.
By Dear Abby

Heloise: Clean exterior doors

Dear Heloise: Do you have some hints on how to clean entry doors? I have a wooden front door and glass and metal back doors. - Paula in Tennessee Here are some easy ways to clean both.
By Hints from Heloise

Dear Abby: Woman's past mistakes still linger

Dear Abby: Two years ago I was involved in an unhealthy relationship for me and my children. Despite what everyone said, I gave him the benefit of the doubt. He ended up assaulting me and my kids.
By Dear Abby

Heloise: Dust lamp shades with brush or hair dryer

Dear Heloise: I never realized all the dust that accumulates on lampshades throughout the house. Ick! Do you have any hints for how to clean mostly cloth lampshades? - Diane T.
By Heloise

Dear Abby: Man isn't accepting of brother's boyfriend

Dear Abby: I am a gay man who has had a difficult, distant relationship with my only brother, "Bill." He has made many nasty, homophobic remarks, and my partner, "Jon," has been excluded from many family gatherings.
By Abigail Van Buren

Heloise: Freeze chopped vegetables for later

Dear Heloise: I just finished finely chopping onions for food I was preparing. Could I chop some in advance, place in a plastic freezer bag and store it in the freezer for future use? How about doing the same with garlic? - Ernst G.
By Hints from Heloise

Dear Abby: Husband of 30 years has affair

Dear Abby: I just found out that my husband of 30 years is having an affair. When I confronted him, he said: "I have a girlfriend.
By Dear Abby

Heloise: Safe to get checks outside of the bank

Dear Heloise: I realize that more and more people pay bills online, but I still like writing checks for most things.
By Hints from Heloise