Dear Heloise: I am a faithful reader of your column in the Long Beach Press-Telegram. Coolers aren’t just for keeping ...

J., it seems that at this stage of life, a dog is not really the answer. They have vet bills, need to be walked, and need to ...

Here's an idea that I've benefited from for years. Whenever I stay in a hotel, I save the shower caps that are usually ...

I have a suggestion for anyone living alone, especially older adults: Put your phone next to your bed at night. I had a ...

Dear Heloise: I printed out a list (or multiple lists) of a scavenger-type activity for my grandkids to do. You can make your own rules (i.e., to stay on certain property or stay in the house). An ...

I am a 75-year-old woman who enjoys setting a pretty table for special holidays, and I like using cloth napkins on such ...

Maybe you can help me. I infer from reading your column in the Omaha World-Herald that you have an affinity for pets.

Dear Heloise: I have a chest of drawers that is a family heirloom. My great-grandfather made it by hand as a wedding gift for my grandmother. It’s really beautiful, and I’m proud to have it in my home ...

Dear Heloise: I noticed several people have written about items that you can give to a graduating student to take to college (a hammer, nails, a tool kit, etc.). Has everyone forgotten that the ...

I bake a lot of bread to give as gifts. I use nonstick cooking spray to grease my loaf pans. My husband suggested that I open the dishwasher and spray the pans over the top rack. This way, it’s easy ...

To get more use out of discarded Christmas lights, I place a strand in a decorative container and leave them on at night as a ...

I have a suggestion for anyone living alone, especially older adults: Put your phone next to your bed at night. I had a ...