During a trip to a remote forest in Canada, I was 5 years old, and my cousin and I got lost in the woods. Thankfully, we were ...

I read a hint about what a lady did with her purse when she went shopping. I wanted to add one additional safety measure.

Dear Heloise: When removing bread slices from a bagged grocery store loaf, it’s best to leave the heels in place and only ...

Remove the sweaters from the plastic bags and store them in a dry, airtight container. A plastic box with a tight-fitting lid ...

I read your “freezing onions” hint to avoid crying all over them when slicing. I use another method that I have found ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s a sure-fire coffee cup stain removal method: Make a thick paste of baking soda (that is almost dry) in ...

When telemarketers call your house, answer by spelling “stop” out loud. I thought that I would try this one day because this ...

My mother-in-law taught me a neat little trick that helped me get a fire started in my fireplace. She saved every toilet roll ...

Recently, someone asked why someone would just tuck the front of their shirt into their pants. This is done to show off the ...

If you are sorting through older photos (especially of buildings) and are tempted to toss them out, consider mailing them to ...

DEAR HELOISE: I have enjoyed your (and your mother’s) column for decades and currently read it in the Colorado Springs Gazette. I was recently upset by the person who recommended not giving to ...

Dear Heloise: I have one neighbor around the corner who just put up a flagpole in their front yard. I have another neighbor who has hung windchimes from a tree in their front yard. I can easily hear ...