Dear Heloise: M.W. in California said she straps her cross-body purse into a shopping cart so that no one could steal it without taking the cart. I was shopping not long ago. There were a few grocery items in my cart. The only things of mine in the cart were a number of clothing shopping ...

Some designers become so popular that their name becomes synonymous with their style. This can make matters confusing for collectors. Duncan Phyfe furniture is one of the most famous examples. Cabinetmaker Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) came to America in 1784, served in an apprenticeship in Albany, ...

Dear Annie: I have a frustrating problem with my mother. I'm 40 years old, but she still treats me like I'm a teenager. She expects me to answer every call immediately and freaks out if I'm unavailable, often roping in my cousin to text me if I don't respond since my mom doesn't know ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: If I am taking vitamin A, what is a reasonable dose? I have seen reports that taking too much can cause liver damage, but nobody says how much is a problem. — M.E.B. ANSWER: I think many media sources avoid the complexity of the issue. The preferred unit to describe doses of ...

Dear Heloise: I hear a lot of talk about gender reveal parties, but where I'm from, there are far too many ungrateful mothers-to be. At a recent baby shower, the mom-to-be opened a box with one of the most beautiful white baby blankets I've ever seen. The woman who gave the gift told the ...

Dear Annie: I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends -- just six of us, gathered around the table for what I hoped would be a relaxing evening of good food and conversation. I spent the day preparing a nice meal, setting the table with care and making sure ...