Widow awaits Valentine on first year of loss
A grieving widow endures a Valentine’s Day alone eleven months after her husband’s death. She reflects on shared years, children and grandchildren, faith, and support from family and church as she waits for a Valentine’s greeting from God and a friend checks in.
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She Sheds: A Room of Your Own Finds Global Appeal
Debbie Kotite explores the growing She Sheds trend as cozy personal spaces for relaxation and creativity. Authors note these female focus rooms spread from California to Australia and the UK, offering affordable expansion of living space amid high housing costs.
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Couponing tips and reader questions on saving money
Readers seek guidance on obtaining and using coupons. The column recalls how to request coupons from brands by phone, email, or product back labels, and notes success with stacking store and manufacturer coupons at drugstores. It also covers store coupon etiquette and early tips for collecting enough savings, including a Walgreens deal for Purex detergent.
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Walgreens
Rite Aid
CVS
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