REMEMBERING THE DATE

Dear Heloise: Irene from Beaverton, Oregon, wrote that she used sticky notes on her bathroom mirror to remember appointments. I understand her dilemma. I used to do this, too, but then I took it one step further.

Several years ago, I put a calendar on the wall right next to my mirror and put all my appointments and events on it. As she pointed out, you notice it every time you look in the mirror. Some places still give out free calendars at the end of the year, or I will go to a local dollar store and get one in the size that I like. I remember my appointments, and the mirror is easier to clean with nothing on it. -- Lorrie M., via email

FOOD LABELING

Dear Heloise: My hubby is a cardiac patient, and I help him by preparing healthy meals. I weigh each ingredient i

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