Dear Heloise: In regard to the idea of having a dog for security reasons, there is an alternative option. For anyone who cannot have a dog for whatever reason, there are electronic devices that mimic ...

Dear Heloise: We make fresh fruit pops by freezing lemon-lime soda with different fresh fruits: pineapples, blueberries and watermelon. -- Gaby E., in San Antonio Gaby, one caution: I wouldn’t suggest ...

Dear Heloise: I am writing on the topic of donating yearbooks as a former board member of a local historical society. Please advise your readers to contact the historical society (or library) first to ...

Dear Heloise: I have one neighbor around the corner who just put up a flagpole in their front yard. I have another neighbor who has hung windchimes from a tree in their front yard. I can easily hear ...

Dear Readers: Ingestion of the artificial sweetener XYLITOL is potentially life-threatening for your dog. When the dog consumes xylitol, the body reacts by producing a big release of insulin. This ...

Dear Heloise: Sometimes I need my paper to feed a certain way out of my PRINTER at work, especially if the design is "upright" specific (if that makes any sense!). So before I feed my special paper ...

Dear Heloise: My skin has a number of complications, such as blackheads on my nose and ruddy cheeks. I seem to break out all along my jawline. Please don't suggest that I see a dermatologist because I ...

DEAR HELOISE: I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I received a copy of your book “In The Kitchen with Heloise” at my bridal shower, and I’ve tried some of your ideas for cooking. You ...