Have you ever miscalculated the amount of corn on the cob you needed? The first tip solves that problem. I like the idea enough to use it on a regular basis for my kids, so there’s less chance of them wasting an entire ear of corn. Plus, food on a stick is just plain fun.
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Many of my readers are experiencing job loss. Most are women whose husbands have been laid off. Some families have been lucky to get severance packages, but the money doesn’t stretch nearly as far as they need it to. Some women are facing having either to return to work after years of being home or taking on a second job to compensate for the loss of income. Emotions are running high.
Meanwhile, their husbands are searching for jobs, and some are considering returning to school. For some families, this …

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Hosting a party can be stressful. It’s easy to get caught up in the mile-long to-do list of preparations. If you’re not well organized, you’ll be exhausted and won’t get a chance to enjoy your guests. With a few pointers, you can make it look like you slaved over every detail when, in fact, you simply planned better and smarter.
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DEAR SARA: How do I transfer a prescription? I found a coupon for a $30 gift card to Rite Aid if you transfer a prescription. Do I just take the empty bottle there and that’s it? It has two refills left. I’ve never done this before! — Angela, California
DEAR ANGELA: Choose a new pharmacy location. Ask them the price for your prescription to be sure it’s worth transferring and whether your prescription can be transferred. Have the phone number and location of your current pharmacy handy. You can …

photo by Denise Soong When I read the first tip, I thought, “Oh no, not another gadget.” But once I thought about the time I would waste and the mess I would make trying to produce my own soymilk, the machine started to look more appealing. I drink soymilk and never considered making my own. It would cost much less than buying it in the store. Many soymilk machines can be used to make tofu, soups, rice, soy yogurt and hempseed milk. Some machines make nut milk without heating. That …