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Switch from bars to liquid soap

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Dear Heloise: I just read one more hint about what to do with leftover slivers of hand soap. I have a suggestion: Just throw it away, since it’s worth maybe a dime? Get liquid hand soap instead. It is way more sanitary than those bars of soap that either harden and crack in the soap dish or ...

Navigating financial and communication boundaries in relationships

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Dear Annie: I had been in a wonderful relationship with an incredible woman for two years and 10 months. She recently broke up with me because I had not discussed my personal finances with her. I am a private person and have a difficult time opening up. My reasoning behind not discussing my ...

A purse emergency

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My wife recently had a purse emergency. We were staying at a hotel in a distant city when she noticed that her current purse was, as she put it, “shot.” I examined the thing and told her that that it seemed perfectly functional to me. “Men!” she exclaimed. “They don’t notice ...

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THUMBS UP Sleepy Eye FFA named Premier Chapter in Minnesota During the 95 Minnesota FFA Convention in Minneapolis, Sleepy Eye FFA was named the Premier FFA Chapter in the State. This is a high honor, which Sleepy Eye FFA rightfully deserves. The Chapter is heavily active with dozens of ...

How to better clean your walls

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Dear Readers: Make sure to dust your walls before cleaning them. Wash from the bottom up so that the drips won’t make their marks. Clean small areas at a time, then rinse and dry before moving on to another area. -- Heloise DOES COFFEE STUNT GROWTH? Dear Heloise: You had a letter about ...

When pregnancy tests relationships

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Dear Annie: I’m struggling badly with something that occurred over a week and a half ago. I’m a mom. My son is 15. I’ve been dating a man for two years now, but I’ve known him for over six. He has no kids and has always expressed his interest in becoming a dad. A year ago, we decided ...