ANTIQUES: Footstools have long history
July 16, 2022Footstools were used to elevate the feet of a person sitting in a chair as long ago as ancient Egypt. The stool was usually rectangular with four small feet. In the following centuries,…
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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING: Antique, vintage ceramics are difficult to identify
July 16, 2022It is not easy to identify antique and vintage ceramics, because many were made by small local potteries and not marked. Workmen often moved to another factory but continued to make…
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DIVAS ON A DIME: Simple savings on summer salads
July 14, 2022When it’s hot, I barely want to eat, let alone heat up the house cooking something. So we’ve been on a salad kick lately. One drawback to having salads is the cost quickly…
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CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Collecting sea glass, shells and stones
July 14, 2022“Spending time with my seven young grandkids is about learning together and making discoveries that ignite the human spirit,” says Jan Bowman, retired teacher and grandmother…
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Quick and easy ways to update bathrooms
July 12, 2022If you want the most bang for your remodeling buck, focus on the kitchen and bathrooms. While it can cost a small fortune to update both of these spaces, you can find less expensive…
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GOOD HEALTH: Osteoporosis treatment could put jaw at risk
July 10, 2022DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old female in good health except for a diagnosis of osteopenia. My primary care doctor has prescribed medication for my osteopenia. I have periodontal…
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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING: Cream of Wheat sign a hot item
July 9, 2022Cream of Wheat, a cereal first marketed in 1898, is still a popular winter breakfast cereal. A trolley sign in a recent auction showed the picture of a box of Cream of Wheat and two…
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CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Your summer library card, don’t leave home without it
July 7, 2022I’m not a financial analyst, but one thing I do know for sure is that cash is flying out of my billfold. Today’s $75 tab to fill the tank in our family car and even more to fill…
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DIVAS ON A DIME: A cheat sheet for stretching meat
July 7, 2022As the cost of food continues to rise, most families are looking for ways to save money on groceries. One way is to reduce the amount of meat you purchase. Here are some tips to serve…
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Help food pantries by safely donating fresh produce
July 5, 2022When home gardens are bursting with an overabundance of fresh produce, growers start looking for ways to share their bounty. Backyard gardeners can help feed their community by donating…
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