Hostess gifts stay thoughtful and tasteful this season
The Baltimore Sun outlines etiquette and trends for hostess gifts. Experts like Steve Appel and Letitia Baldrige advise practical home or food items, wrapped with a bow, and caution against overly personal gifts. Gift timing matters, with notes encouraged after a visit.
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Roommate privacy and dating clash in dorm living
A freshman asks whether to confront a roommate about her boyfriend visiting and sleeping over. The columnist urges addressing the issue directly, noting the situation is inappropriate for a shared space. The advice also includes handling a teen dating concern with parents and a separate letter about bereavement etiquette.
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John
Abby
Lisa
Kids Health Matters RICE First Aid for Sprains in Children
The article explains treating a child’s strain or sprain with RICE rest ice compression and elevation. It emphasizes initial self care and when to seek medical advice for persistent pain swelling or limited movement.
Congestive Heart Failure Compared to Drowning
Dr Donahue explains congestive heart failure as the heart failing to pump enough blood causing fluid buildup in lungs. Lying down worsens breathlessness while mouth breathing at night is not a sign of heart failure. Diuretics and heart medications ease symptoms.
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Mary
Donahue
Freezing Green Beans For Steaming In Winter Hints
Readers share Ways to preserve green beans for steaming by blanching three minutes then cooling, draining and freezing with 4 inch headspace. Beans stay good about 10 months and can replace canned or fresh in many recipes.
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Georgia
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Bowie
EBS Facial Cream Promises Five in One Wrinkle Solution
A reader touts EBS Facial Cream from JCPenney as a five in one wrinkle cream that also firms and moisturizes. The note highlights EBS Eye Gel and EBS Age Spot formulas by pharmacist Robert Heldfond for puffiness and age spots, with a toll free number and website for more information.
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