Dear Heloise: My wife and I live in a very safe community where home invasions and porch pirates don’t seem to be a problem. So, you can probably imagine my shock to find out that four of my neighbors were robbed a short while ago. I called a home security company to install monitoring ...

Dear Annie: I have a gift-giving dilemma. In recent years, we had a falling out with our child’s spouse, and it’s come down to the in-law’s way or no way. As a result, the relationships with our child and grandchildren have also been impacted. Though I love them all dearly, I won’t let ...

Legion announces December events GLADSTONE — The Gladstone American Legion has announced their events for the month of December. That are as follows: Dec. 4 — American Legion Post 71 monthly meeting, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, 12, 19 — Taco Tuesday, 4:30 to 7 p.m. (open to the community) Dec. ...

In the old-fashioned “fondas” scattered around Mexico, diners usually find only a handful of tables and simple, comforting dishes. A three-course lunch at many of these unpretentious mom-and-pop eateries can cost as little as a few dollars. One of those courses might well be sopa de ...

Dear Heloise: I read your column whenever I can. I saved one of your columns, “Tips to Save Electricity,” that was published long ago. You missed a great opportunity to suggest reviving an old practice: hanging laundry out to dry. It conserves energy, saves money and prolongs the life of ...

(Family Features) — While often regarded as the most wonderful time of year, the holiday season is also an expensive spot on the calendar. Even as many families feel the squeeze of inflation and rising costs, there is hope for your budget when it comes to gatherings, gifts, food and ...