The best activity for kids before a holiday meal is having them help in preparing it. This is how they’ll learn how to prep ...

Use a heat-protectant spray or cream before blow-drying your hair, concentrate on drying at the root, and use a low setting ...

I learned of a way to help with ankle pain. Actually, I have a lot of pain all over, but to help my ankles a bit when taking ...

I, too, have trouble with the very tiny print on labels. I found a trick that is a lifesaver for this problem. I simply ...

DEAR HELOISE: #0000 steel wool won’t scratch glass. It’s also the best thing for cleaning up chrome that is rusty and pitted. It ...

DEAR HELOISE: Using a sealed bin helps to keep mice out, but it doesn’t always work. The smell of birdseed can get through plastic, and mice are persistent. What finally did the trick for me was ...

I, too, have trouble with the very tiny print on labels. I found a trick that is a lifesaver for this problem. I simply use ...

When I buy a dozen eggs, I transfer them to an egg tray in my refrigerator once I get home. Before I throw away the cardboard ...

Should I hold on to the original sets of boxes for collectibles like crystal and figurines? — Laurel B., via email Laurel, ...

DEAR HELOISE: This is in response to the several recent complaints about the obsolescence of printed newspapers. I have been a lifelong daily newspaper reader. But after retiring, and with the ...

Dear Heloise: I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I received a copy of your book "In The Kitchen with Heloise" at my bridal shower, and I've tried some of your ideas for cooking. You ...

Today’s Sound Off is about bad driving habits. Dear Heloise: All cars come with turn signal capabilities, so why is it some drivers never seem to use them? I nearly had an accident today when a driver ...