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Dear Annie: A mother-in-law’s criticism could do more harm than good

Dear Annie: My son recently got married. My new daughter-in-law used to dress so cute. She always had makeup on and her hair done. But nowadays, she dresses like a slob. There are days I swear she doesn't brush her hair. She's told me herself that her mom has said to her, "What's wrong with ...

Car Talk: What shopping carts can teach you about steering

Dear Car Talk: I have puzzled over a feature that all of the vehicles that I have driven over the last 65 years possess. And I have never understood it. When I turn a corner, in either direction, and loosen my grip of the steering wheel, the vehicle somehow returns to a "straight" direction ...

Dear Annie: Peace and quiet comes at a price

Dear Annie: I'm 26 and sharing an apartment with two roommates who make my home life miserable. There's constant noise, passive-aggressive notes and one of them regularly invites people over late on weeknights (plus, they usually make dinner without cleaning up). I work long hours and need a ...

Hints From Heloise: Teaching kids how to prep and host

Dear Heloise: 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 for a big celebration, which is the only way to learn how to do anything. Of course, the work must be geared to each kid's level of ability, and some ...

Dear Annie: Fish-sitting favor ends in guilt

Dear Annie: I am 22 and working at my first job out of college. My salary is low and just covers my rent, car payments and basic living expenses. I have no savings yet. Recently, my neighbor, whom I know only to wave at, asked me to feed her fish while she went out of town. I agreed, and she ...