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December 5, 2014

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Serendipity Day e three friends, Jacque, Sue, and I used to be the Denim Trio at church because we sang together.

Many changes have occurred between family affairs, outreaches, illness, travel, good things, bad things, etc., and each of us stay busy. It’s rare for the three of us to get together. We often see each other in twos but rarely in threes.

Then, last week, Jacque came back from helping her dad over in mid-Florida. She called and asked if I’d like to go to lunch.

I was quick to agree but as always, didn’t choose where.

While waiting for her car to come into my driveway, I remembered the day we saw a sign at the newly renovated Museum Of Arts and Sciences (MOAS), checked for opening days and hours and found it was open. With that in mind, I called Sue and invited her to lunch and to MOAS. She declined lunch but said to call and she would meet us at the Museum.

When Jacque pulled into the driveway and tooted her horn, I ran out to greet her, full of plans for the day. However, I only planned to share the first part… where we would go for early dinner. It was on the way to the Museum. (While dining, I shared a clue and she spent the entire time trying to figure out where we were going and what was meant by my looking up at the ceiling).

Finishing dinner, we climbed back in the car and I told Jacque to keep traveling south. I called Sue and said, “Meet us at ten

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You Name It … by Kitty Maiden to four.” Jacque was still bewildered when I told her where to turn... she pulled into the parking lot at MOAS. Inside we met with Sue, I got tickets to the Planetarium and we spent nearly an hour in the leaning chairs looking up at the most wondrous sights. It was all about Galileo and the telescope. Time to go, we kept sitting… three ole friends totally relaxed… contemplating our next stop.

From there, we went to the Pavilion and surprised another friend, Kathy. We had never been to her shop and it was very exciting to see all the unusual and very special items she carried… but most of all to visit with Kathy.

Sue left there with a special gift for her mother’s 100th birthday in April. I found a fabulous Halloween candle with jack-olanterns etc. in it. It was marked down so I bought it to give my daughter on Thanksgiving. After all, if I turned the J-O-L around it would be a regular pumpkin.

Late evening, we took Sue back to her vehicle and went home… still thinking about our special serendipity day together.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Join State Attorney RJ Larizzo and host Bill Tol, Florida Hospital Flagler for a free luncheon seminar entitled Helping Seniors Avoid Fraud, Scams, And Elder Abuse, Thur., Dec. 11, 11 A.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom C/D, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast. For more information and to RSVP, please call 386.586.4440.

Come explore the link between inflammation, thyroid, adrenal health, & energy at a free seminar presented by Love Whole Foods, 275 Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach on Dec. 10 at 7 P.M. Hear Terry Lemeround, a nationally acclaimed healthy authority and educator. He will discuss how to feel better using natural medicines. Attendees can enjoy a free book, free samples, and special product pricing. To RSVP call 386.677.5236.

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Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing two free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., Dec. 18 and Sat., Jan. 10 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, please call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a loving, safe environment.

Join the Alzheimer's Association for the free Basics education program on Jan. 10 from 9:30–11:30 A.M. at Deltona Lakes Baptist Church, 2886 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer's disease or dementia, it's time to learn the facts. This free program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. RSVP to 386.789.4200.

Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach invites you to worship with them on Christmas Eve at 4 P.M., 6 P.M. (contemporary service), or at 10 P.M. Then join them on Christmas Day at 11 A.M. For more details on any of the services, call 386.255.0433.

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Tour Of Homes Several of Ormond’s most historic and beautiful homes will be open for public viewing during the Eighth Annual Holiday Tour of Homes presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society on Saturday, December 13, from 10 A.M—3 P.M. Tours begin at the Historic Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 North Beach Street where convenient shuttle buses will transport visitors to the homes. Homemade baked goods, sandwiches, holiday cheer, jewelry, and other collectibles will be available for purchase. Meet Skip Lowery who will be on hand signing his Ormond Boy book and Ron and Alice Howell who will be showing one of their films. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $22 for OBHS members. Reservations are limited. Purchase tickets at the OBHS Welcome Center, 38 East Granada Blvd., or by calling 386.677.7005.

Medicare Workshop Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions on Jan. 6 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Free $10 gift certificate to Gourmet Kitchen for all attendees!

Christmas Parades

Join the New Smyrna Beach Barracuda Band for their Winter Concert Wednesday, December 17, 7 P.M. Get into the sprit of the season by enjoying holiday music by these very talented musicians. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Refreshment will be offered for purchase.

Daytona Beach—Sat., December 13 beginning at 10 A.M. Staging is at the Volusia Mall and the parade route will continue down Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, across Nova Road and end at Charles Street and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.

DeLand—Sat., Dec. 13–St. John’s River Christmas Boat Parade begins at 6 P.M. at Catfish Bend Marker 36 (north of Hwy 44 bridge).

New Smyrna Beach—Sat., Dec. 6, 4 P.M.–The parade will travel the NSB Waterfront Loop from Flagler Avenue to Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach.

Orange City—Sat., Dec. 13– Christmas Village, Dickinson Park from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Photos With Santa, 2:30–4:30 P.M.; Parade will travel 17/92, French to Ohio—beginning at 5 P.M. Ormond Beach—Saturday, Dec. 13,–tree lighting at 6 P.M.; Parade at 6:30 P.M with route beginning at Yonge Street (US1) and Division Avenue then north to Granada Boulevard (SR40) and then east to South Beach Street then right to Tomoka Avenue ending at the library.

Palm Coast—Sat., Dec. 13-Starlight Event from 2–6 P.M. with games, pictures with Santa (2–5:30 P.M.), The Grinch, sand art, face-painting, and refreshments available for purchase.

At 6 P.M. the Starlight Parade will begin.

Port Orange—Sunday, Dec. 7, beginning at 2 P.M. Parade begins at Nova and Dunlawton and heads east on Dunlawton to Orange Ave.

Lunch Bunch

Support Group

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON. (except Dec. 25) Doors open at 11:30 A.M. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church office at 386.767.6542 and leave a message.

Grief Support Group There is a grief support group for New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas that meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join this group. For details, call 386.428.6458.

Cut Your Own Tree Enjoy a green Christmas by cutting your own tree at Lyonia Preserve (adjacent to the Deltona Regional Library) at 2150 Eustace Ave. Residents can select their favorite sand pines from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., Dec. 13 and 14. Bring a saw and enter the preserve through the Providence Boulevard entrance to Deltona Lakes Elementary School, just south of Deltona City Hall. These native trees have been likened to Charlie Brown Christmas trees because they’re sparse and sometimes lopsided. Most of the trees are 4 to 5 feet tall, but they can grow up to 20 feet. Donations are requested, and proceeds will be used by the Friends of Deltona Library. For details, call Volusia County Environmental Management at 386.804.0437 or the Deltona Library at 386.532.0969.

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Plan Now To Attend The 2014 Fur Ball Special to Seniors Today alifax Humane Society will proudly present the 5th Annual Fur Ball Gala and Auction on Thursday, December 11 from 6–10 P.M. at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. The Fur Ball is Halifax Humane Society’s flagship event. It has grown from approximately 200 attendees at the inaugural 2010 event to become one of the most prestigious events of the holiday season in Daytona Beach. The event has drawn over 700 animal

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In 2011, the theme of the event became A Chocolate Affair. Many of the premier chocolatiers from Daytona Beach and the surrounding area gather to present a magnificent array of chocolate candies, cookies, cakes, and even drinks. The chocolate lounge is truly a sight to behold each year.

This year’s event will feature outstanding silent and live auction items waiting for your bid. Featured this year is a four-day, three-night stay on the Island of Great Guana Cay in the Bahamas. Live entertainment will be headlined by the Moonlighters Big Band, a swing band based in Daytona Beach.

After guests have perused through the auction items, the chocolate tasting lounge will open for sampling. Eleven chocolatiers have confirmed their participation in the event so far, and space is still available for those interested in participating.

Advance tickets are available at www.HHSFurBall.org for only $75 per person or $125 for VIP tickets. All tickets include a seated dinner, beer and wine, and unlimited tastings in our famous chocolate lounge. VIP tickets

Local = Service 7 Days A Week Local = Local References And Face-To-Face Meeting add a special reception from 5–6 P.M. with tray-passed champagne, handpassed hors d’oeuvres selected by Chef John Schmitz, and premium seating.

Sponsor and companion tables are available to guarantee group seating. Individual tickets will be assigned seating

by HHS. Sponsor/Companion Tables Sponsor/companion tables of eight are available for $800 per table. Forms are available online at www.hhsfurball .org or contact Michelle Kress at 386.

274.4703, ext. 328 or mkress@halifa xhumanesociety.org Auction Item Donations To donate an item for the live or silent auction, visit www.HHSFur Ball.org to download the auction contribution form. Simply fill out the form and mail it with the donated item to Halifax Humane Society, Attn: Fur Ball, 2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32124.

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Christmas Past And Presents

by Peggy Goldtrap

or most of us in the senior years, Christmas is more about memory than expectation. We have strung the lights, decked the halls, frosted the snowman, been home for Christmas, heard the rooftop click, click, click, walked winter wonderlands, seen our nose glow like Rudolph, and earned enough credit card points to frequently fly around the world. In other words when it comes to Christmas, ‘been there done that.’ “Bah humbug” mutter some cynical seniors, “Why can’t we go back to the way Christmas used to be?”

Maybe we can. Maybe, by asking questions and merging memories, we can de-Scrooge dissenters and recreate the fun, the fantasy, the warm, fuzzy feelings of Christmases past and presents.

What is the first Christmas you remember? How old were you? Where did you live?

Who are the people in the scene?

How many? Are these people related to you? What are they wearing? Listen carefully, what are they saying?

Is there music? Is there food? Is it warm or cold outside? Is there a wreath on your door?

Do you have a tree? Live or artificial? What room? Is it by a window or in the corner? On what day did you decorate? Did you throw tinsel, or string garlands of popcorn? Are there presents under the tree, or did they magically appear on Christmas Day? Did you hang mistletoe? Did you get a kiss?

Did you leave cookies for Santa and his reindeer? Did you write Santa a note revealing your innermost dreams?

How late did you stay awake?

Did people in your neighborhood sing carols? Did your family go to worship? Did you Hear The Bells On Christmas Day? Were you one of the Magi?

Did you have a radio? Did you hear Bing Crosby sing White Christmas?

Did your mom listen to Perry Como?

Did your first December 25th arrive around the world, in peace or in conflict. Did anyone in your family miss traditional celebrations because they were soldiers, firemen, policemen, medical personnel? Did you send cards or newsleters, tape recordings or 8mm movies to friends far away?

Do you remember the first feast where you worried about your weight,

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your waist, your cholesterol, or your first holiday dinner with in-laws?

After you married, where did you celebrate your first Christmas together?

What traditions from the old days did you keep? What new tradition did you begin? What tradition do you most hope the children will continue?

Do you recall the first Christmas as a parent? How many pictures did you take? Do you still have them? What gift did you present your first born?

Do you remember the first Christmas with the first grandchild? Did you or your spouse rock the little one to sleep?

Do you remember your funniest, most upside-down Christmas? What happened?

What gift do you always know you’ll always get?

What gift brought you the greatest amount of pleasure?

What gift brought the greatest disappointment, the bummer gift for which you muttered a thank you while wanting to cry?

If you could be Santa for a day, what wish would you grant to all children?

If you could spend Christmas anywhere in the world, in any era of time, where would that be, and when?

If you could spend 24 hours with any person in history, who would that be? What would you most want to ask? What would you want to do?

If you could capture one moment in a lifetime, what would that be?

What is the feeling you treasure and value so highly?

Do you remember how old you were when you stopped believing in Christmas magic?

Rather than retreating and recoiling, let’s joyously celebrate the splendor of the season. The way Christmas used to be, still is. Grow old with the spirit of a child.

George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap @gmail.com

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Sweetheart Scam charming nice looking stranger approaches you, perhaps at a store, the library, a house of worship, or another social gathering place. The stranger strikes up a conversation with you and quickly seems interested in spending time with you. Beware: You may be a target of one of the cruelest and most emotionally devastating of all scams, the sweetheart scam.

To the perpetrator of a sweetheart scam, seniors make particularly appealing victims. That’s because the scam plays to the emotions of anyone who’s lonely, recently widowed, depressed, or who otherwise craves positive interaction with another person. While the charming stranger pretends to be interested in you, all they’re really interested in is gaining your trust in order to financially exploit you. If you’re not careful, the sweetheart scam can leave a trail of broken hearts, drained bank accounts, and shattered lives.

Sweetheart scam artists will profess their undying love and say and do anything to manipulate their way into the life of their victims. Once the victim is emotionally hooked, the con artist begins to isolate the victim from their fam-

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ily, friends, social life, even food and medical care. That’s when the exploitation begins. It can take many forms. It may include forging checks, selling valuables, or hitting up the victim to pay for anything from personal expenses to car repairs. In extreme cases, the con artist may even get the victim to sign over the deed to their home.

Promises of eternal love last only as long as there is money or property left to be exploited. Once the funds are depleted, the con artist will quickly depart, leaving the victim to feel deceived, swindled, and embarrassed.

Sweetheart scams exact an emotional and financial toll that’s impossible to calculate. Don’t let it happen to you. Be cautious around anyone who suddenly comes into your life and seems overly eager to go out with you. Beware of anyone who asks for financial help soon after meeting you. They may be after more than your heart!

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Celebrating 100 Years!

Special to Seniors Today ongtime Ormond Beach resident, Luberna ‘Lu’ Shirah-Gallaher celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, October 28. She was honored by over 145 of her family and friends at the Palmetto Women's Club, Saturday October 25 in Daytona Beach.

The 100th birthday celebration began with a proclamation by Mayor Ed Kelley of Ormond Beach. After dinner was served, the lady of the hour and guests were entertained with anecdotes about aging gracefully by Dr. James Moore, President of Mount Dora Christian Home & Bible School and several songs performed by her grandson Kyle Shirah and family friend Kristina Unterburger.

Other highlights of the evening included the presentation of birthday greetings from Congressman Ron DeSantis Sixth District, Florida, Senator Marco Rubio, Governor Rick Scott, President Obama and Michelle Obama and Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura Bush. Mrs. ShirahGallaher will also receive the flag that was flown over the U.S. capital on October 28.

Mrs. Shirah-Gallaher (Perry) was born October 28, 1914, in Wicksburg, Alabama.

After graduating from Troy State Teacher’s College she taught school for 6 years until she met her future husband, J. K. Shirah.

They were married on December 24, 1939. In 1945 she and J. K. moved from Alabama to the Daytona Beach area with

two sons in tow, Stan and Steve. A third son, Ronnie, was added to the family in 1952. She worked closely with her husband’s business until his death in 1976.

In 1991 she met Roy Gallaher, Sr., and an unexpected relationship blossomed. They were married in 1992 and enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family until his death in 2003.

All of her life she has been active with her church activities, specifically with the Holly Hill Church of Christ. Until lately whenever the church doors opened Lu was there to greet visitors like they were longtime friends, volunteer or assist. The job she perhaps is most respected for was trying to be the best wife, mother and ‘Mimi’ she could be. Lu is the proud grandmother of 5 and relishes time spent with her 3 great-grandchildren.

When asked about the secrets to a long life, Mrs. Shirah-Gallaher replied in gracious southern belle fashion:, “1. No Smoking 2. No Drinking 3. Eat Well 4. Sleep Well and 5. Treat People Right.”

Antiques Paperback Books

by Larry Cox

Q: At a recent church sale, I bought about a dozen paperback books from the 1940s and 50s. I bought them for the covers, and paid 25 cents each for them.

Do you think I got a bargain? They include Barbed Wire by Mel Crair, Mystery Of The Red Triangle, Outlaw River

by Bliss Lomas, and Ranger Justice by J.E. Grinstead.

—Mandy, Pueblo, Colorado A: You got a bargain. I contacted several paperback dealers and consulted the Collectible Paperback Price Guide

by Gary Lovisi. The titles you listed are worth a minimum of $25 to $50 each, depending on condition. Your real find appears to be Outlaw River, published in 1954 and considered scarce. It is valued at about $150 by Lovisi. *** Q: I have inherited three vintage barometers. I am curious about how much they might be worth, and possibly finding a buyer for them. Can you help me?

—Betty, Statesville, North Carolina

A: Barometers and other scientific instruments have become quite popular with collectors in recent years. One of my best sources is Barometer Fair and in addition to buying and selling the instruments, it has a restoration service.

Contact is P.O. Box 25502, Sarasota, FL 34277; 941-400-7044; and www. barometerfair.com *** Q: I purchased a house built in 1962 in Naperville, a suburb of Chicago. Now searching for proper lights, lamps, and fixtures. Do you have any suggestions for mid-century items?

—Tom, Naperville, Illinois A: The Modernism Gallery is an Internet marketplace for better dealers who specialize in 20th-century art and design. The site www.modernism.com features an extensive collection. Other contact information is 1500 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 2nd Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134.

Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or questionsforcox@aol.com

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Books

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Arts And Crafts Reviewed by Larry Cox eginning in the late 19th century, Arts & Crafts became one of the most influential movements of all time. It was a radically new approach, triggered partly by resistance to many of the items displayed in the Great Exhibition of 1851, Victorian wares that were ornate and artificial.

William Morris was an idealist and romantic who, along with John Ruskin and Edward Burne-Jones, resisted the Victorian era, inspired instead by the Medieval guild system with its traditional craft techniques that reflected the dignity and prestige of the artisan. In fact, Morris had a simple rule that helped define the Arts & Crafts movement, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

This same rule could certainly apply to the stylish new book by Judith Miller.

It is useful, quite beautiful, and deserves to be in every home.

Miller, an international expert in the field of antiques and collectibles, has written more than 100 books. Arts &

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Crafts: Living With The Arts & Crafts Style is sure to be one of her most celebrated. She has gathered more than 1,000 high-quality photographs and combined them seamlessly with an accessible text to provide a clear assessment of the Arts & Crafts movement, documenting everything from metal ware to glass, textiles, jewelry, books, and posters.

She also features profiles of key designs, such as the Stickley Brothers, Liberty & Co., Tiffany Studios, George Ohr, Rockwood, Newcomb, and Ramsden & Carr. As might be expected, Miller's book is an absolute celebration of the Arts & Crafts movement.

This book includes a pictorial design directory with price ranges and a wealth of essential information for collectors and enthusiasts. As a new generation of collectors are discovering the beauty and truth of the Arts & Crafts period, Miller's book is also timely.

Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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December 11-13 February 3 Holiday Tour! Victorian Sapelo Island, GA: Christmas W/ Ferry ride & Living Spectacular Fantasy History Tour in Lights at Calloway Gardens. w/ lunch

December 17 March 5 December 6 A Special Evening: Jewels of Cracker Christmas Winter Wonderettes Jacksonville Festival, Ft. Christmas at Historic including Clark's w/Dixie Crossroads Hippodrome in Gainesville Fish Camp lunch on own w/Dinner for lunch!

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Tis The Season To Be... Ugly!

Special to Seniors Today insel, lights, 3-D ornaments and even gift-wrapped packages aren't just for the Christmas tree anymore. Throw in a few clashing patterns, some cheesy animals and just the right amount of sparkle, attach all to a cozy cardigan, and voila! You've got a custom creation virtually guaranteed to make you a laughingstock this season.

The proud owners of ugly Christmas sweaters wouldn't have it any other way... because as one authority on the subject noted, “It's the most fun you can have with your knitwear on.”

No one has so far seen fit to ‘fess up, but what started as a fad and ended up a full-blown industry appears to have originated in that decade of excess, the '80s. Like other fashion choices we now view with regret, those early “jingle bell sweaters” were no doubt considered charming. Their popularity waned in the '90s, but the first (or so the city of Vancouver, Canada, claims) ugly party, in 2001, helped launch them back into the mainstream, where they've remained ever since. Why not, in a season that's filled with as much stress as cheer, many of us could use a good laugh?

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Whether you're out to raise funds or merely have fun, it's time to get your holiday ugly on! Serve Ugly Sweater cookies at your next party. Spring for that dreadful pullover. There's no shortage of suppliers, from department stores to Amazon.com If you're the do-it-yourself type, you can easily find instructions online. If you ever have second thoughts about your sartorial choices, chances are good you'll get a return on your investment over on eBay, where collectors have been known to spend hundreds of dollars on the jersey of their dreams.

Merry Christmas! May your days be merry and bright... and may all your Christmas sweaters be ugly.

Favorite Foods Zucchini Quiche hen we think of harvesting the bounty of the season, zucchini comes immediately to mind. Try this delicious quiche and see if you don't try to plant more hills of zucchini seeds next spring.

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2. In large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, saute zucchini and onion for 5 minutes or just until tender. Stir in Italian seasoning

and parsley flakes. Place skillet on wire rack to cool.

3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs using wire whisk. Stir in halfand-half. Add mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses. Mix well to combine.

Fold in slightly cooled zucchini mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared piecrust to bake.

4. Bake 30 minutes or until filling is done. Place pie plate on wire rack and let set 5 minutes. Cut into 8 servings.

Each serving equals; 202 calories, 10g fat, 10g protein, 18g carb., 403mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat, 1 Vegetable.

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Flashback Test Your Music Knowledge

by Mick Harper

1. Who was the first to record I'm Gonna Be Strong in 1963?

2. Name the artist who had a hit with teen suicide song Patches.

3. What was the band released Black Night in 1970?

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5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “O' beautiful, for spacious skies, But now those skies are threatening, They're beating plowshares into swords, For this tired old man that we elected king.” Bonus: What year?

4. Breakfast In America. It included Goodbye Stranger, Take The Long Way Home, and Breakfast In America.

5. The End Of Innocence, by Don Henley in 1989. The innocence that's lost is that of the baby boomer generation. The song's black-and-white video shows pieces of lost Americana, big cars, families, the American dream.

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by Mitch Booth ust over a year ago, Love Whole Foods was privileged to host an evening with the man most responsible for putting TUMERIC on the map to America’s road to wellness.

Terry Lemerond, the founder of EuroPharma and the creator of Terry Naturally products, is one of the giants in the natural healing industry. He introduced us to the German Commission E research for example on St. John’s Wort’s ability to treat depression. Indeed, Terry’s company was the first nutraceutical company to be certified to FDA pharmaceutical production standards. Folks, this man has simply changed the entire landscape of healing in the United States.

Medical practitioners now have scientific verification that natural healing modalities are safe and effective in healing mitigating disease states, either as stand-alone treatments or as complimentary adjuncts to “standard of care” protocols. These products have been clinically studied, using standard active components sourced from manufacturing facilities that not only assure potency but eliminate contaminants.

One nutraceutical which has received intense media buzz is Curcumin, which is derived from the spice turmeric. Dr. Oz, Dr. Mercola, and Dr. Andrew Weil have all been singing the praises of this spice found in Indian cuisine. The element of the plant that gives turmeric/curry its golden color is a rhizome from the root called curcumin. This bio-active compound has now been isolated and its potency enhanced.

This game-changing research has been summarized by Dr. Janet McBarron, M.D., N.D., from her publication called Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure. Curcumin’s benefits cover everything from heart attack prevention to mediating androgen types of cancer, the elimination of pain from all types of arthritis and mitigating incurable diseases like Type II diabetes and Alzheimer’s. Curcumin quite simply eliminates inflammation, the first step in all disease. It helps fight depression, soothes the agony of a variety of digestive disorders including Crohn’s disease and IBS. The research makes curcumin comparable to with standard medical treatment but it has the added ability, when used in combination, to make that treatment more effective using lower drug doses. That means better outcomes with fewer side effects, exactly what patients and their doctors both want.

Although curcumin’s benefits have been well documented, the major impediment to achieving consistent results were limited due to poor absorption rates in the blood stream. EuroPharma (the Research and Development division of Terry Naturally) has developed a patented pharmaceutical grade curcumin, called BCM-95, which has resolved the absorption issue.

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able. These results were clearly elucidated by the research being done at Baylor University Medical Center, Houston, Texas. “Because BCM-95 amplifies and potentiates curcumin’s effectiveness, we selected it to be used in our clinical study on the effect of curcumin in relation to fighting cancer,” reports Dr. Ajay Goel, Ph.D., Director of Epigenetics and Cancer Prevention at Baylor. Their results using this form of curcumin clearly shows its effectiveness in improving patient quality of life (pain relief) for cancer victims while also helping to actively fight the cancer and act as a preventative.

So who is this Terry in Terry Naturally?

None other than Terry Lemerond, original founder of Enzymatic Therapy. He formulated the first standardized St. John’s Wort (for depression), Black Cohosh (for hot flashes) and, of course, he single handedly put Echinacea on the medical map. His standardized Saventaro Cat’s Claw remains, in my experience, unequaled in Lyme disease pain management versus any drug. Terry Lemerond established production methods that allowed nutraceuticals to be manufactured to pharmaceutical standards. Clinical studies can now be done with standardized nutraceuticals as well as with pharmaceutical drugs. This is why Baylor University and other medical institutions like M.D. Anderson are now doing nutraceutical research.

How effective are Terry’s products?

The pain-fighting results were so incredible, I put up a billboard on I-95 (in front of the regional hospital) entitled GOT PAIN? This was in advance of a program Terry made to our community last year. Several hundred folks just like you attended.

Terry will be coming again to our community for one night only—Wednesday, December 10 at 7 P.M. Love Whole Foods —Ormond is honored to have been giving the opportunity to host this exclusive evening presentation. It is going to be an outdoor gala tent event with Terry picking up where he left off. He will address the underlying causes of inflammation: thyroid and adrenal dysfunction and their relation to energy levels, depression, and weight gain.

So embrace the holiday season stress AND pain free. Call and reserve a seat! The event is free but it was standing room only with Terry’s last visit. There will be entertainment, and each attendee will be given a free copy of Dr. McBarron’s book. To celebrate Terry’s incredible work we will be offering, for one night only, a special 15 percent discount on ALL Terry Naturally products.

So don’t let pain put a damper on your holiday spirit. Want a really nice stocking stuffer? Any member of the audience who will give a testimonial of their success with Curamin can receive a free bottle of Curamin or Curamed! Happy holidays to one and all!

Mitch Booth is the owner of Loves Whole Foods in Ormond Beach, 275 Williamson Blvd. and Port Orange, 1633 Taylor Rd.— the area’s largest organic and gluten free food stores.

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December 5, 2014

Tails From The Front eciding to add a pet to your family is a big decision. Many factors should be considered before bringing a pet into your home. One must remember that pets are a long-term commitment. It is important to find a pet that matches your personality and energy level. Luckily, at Halifax Humane Society and many other animal shelters, there are trained professionals ready to help you through the process.

Take your time when looking for a pet.

Do not become discouraged if you are unable to find the perfect match on your first trip to the animal shelter. Try not to judge animals on their personality when inside a

kennel, where they may be nervous or scared. Instead, spend as much time as possible with animals in a spacious area, as they tend to behave much differently when they are in a more comfortable environment.

Find the pet that matches your lifestyle and home environment. If you are looking for a large dog, it is best to have a big yard, or have the time and ability to take the dog on long walks to get him enough exercise.

If you work long hours, it is better to find a more independent pet that does not require constant attention to avoid loneliness.

Halifax Humane Society can help match you to a pet. We offer individual counseling from our professional staff to anyone look-

ing for a pet. The Meet Your Match program is also available to help find the pet that best fits your personality and lifestyle.

To get started on your search, visit www. halifaxhumanesociety.org In the program, pets go through an assessment known as Feline-ality for cats and Canine-ality for dogs. These assessments divide the pets into one of three colors, each of which contains three more sub-categories based on the pet's primary source of motivation (internal, external, or social).

When potential adopters arrive at Halifax Humane Society, they take a short quiz to determine which color is the best match. A couple example questions are “Do I want

my cat to play with toys?” and “Do I want my cat to interact with guests that come to my house?”

After completing the quiz, the potential adopter enters the adoption areas to find each pet's color labeled on its kennel. Now that they know which color to look for, it is a much easier process to find a new best friend. If an adopter decides they would prefer a different pet instead, no problem! Meet Your Match is a great tool but it is not a requirement.

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Dear Dr. Roach: We spent a considerable amount of money on our teen daughter's laser hair-removal procedures, but the poor thing takes after her swarthy father, and the treatment seems to have no effect. Is there any real science behind this treatment?

—S.O. Answer: There certainly is real science, and laser hair removal is effective, but its effectiveness is limited, and it's important to have realistic expectations. Laser treatment usually doesn't remove hair entirely, forever.

Most will have less hair, thinner hair, and lighter hair.

About two-thirds of people will have at least a 50 percent reduction in the treated areas after a single laser course.

With multiple courses, 90 percent of people will get up to a 50 percent reduction. Lasers tend to work best for lightskinned people with dark hair. Even people with apparently complete results usually get hair regrowth after six to 12 months.

Your daughter appears to be among those who have a poor response to laser.

Besides shaving or plucking, other options include chemicals to remove the hair, medications to prevent hair growth and electrolysis, which is the only permanent hair-loss method—and even that depends on the technique of the technician. A dermatologist can help guide the right treatment. *** Dr. Roach Writes: In January I wrote about cluster headaches, and many readers took the time to write in with what had been helpful for them. Among the treatments recommended were the antidepressant Zoloft, and the anesthetic lidocaine administered in the nose.

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that acupuncture cured them. Mold and food sensitivities also were frequently mentioned, with an antihistamine and avoidance of offending agents being helpful. Botox, commonly used for migraine, was the key for at least one reader. Finally, several people said chiropractic manipulation cured their headaches.

Many headache questions reach me on a regular basis. For a general explanation of headaches and their treatment, consider the booklet on that topic. It presents a comprehensive view. To order a copy, write: Dr. Roach—No. 901W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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This Is A Hammer Protection For Plants

by Samantha Mazzotta Q: Last winter several of my border shrubs that had survived previous winters unprotected froze and died off. What's the best way to protect the new plants? —Jane V., Worcester, MA A: Many shrub varieties are hardy, and can put up with a lot of weather. Some do very well under a coat of snow or ice (which actually can help insulate the plant during the coldest part of winter). Snow-less cold snaps or sudden weather changes can test even the toughest of these plants.

Since these are new plants, you should take extra protective measures regardless of how mild or rough the winter is. Place burlap covering (available at home and garden stores by the yard) over or around the shrubs, ideally before the ďŹ rst hard frost, but deďŹ nitely ahead of any multi- day periods with temperatures below freezing.

Drape or wrap the burlap around the shrubs, not too tightly—enough to keep it from apping loosely in the wind, but not so tight that it constricts the plant. Secure the wrap at the base of the plant with twine, again being careful not to damage the bark.

For larger outdoor plants with extended branches, carefully tie up the branches by loosely wrapping twine around the bottommost branches, then sliding the twine cir-

cle upward a few inches to gather in the plant. Repeat with another length of twine to secure the branches higher up, and repeat again higher up if necessary. Then wrap burlap around the plant and secure.

If you're worried about a plant being pushed over by wind or banks of snow, place wooden stakes around the plant and wrap burlap around the stakes and plant to secure them. During the winter, immediately clear snow banks from around the plant so the weight doesn't push the plant over.

Protect the roots of new and old shrubs during the winter, by placing fresh mulch around their base as an insulator. First, rake back existing mulch to expose the base of the tree or shrub trunk to the air for a few days. Next, cover the exposed area with new mulch.

Straw, pine needles, or wood chips, or a combination of these, work well as winter mulch, insulating without compacting, so that water can get to the roots. This cover needs to be removed in the spring.

Home Tip: Mulch around tree and shrub bases should be kept just 2 or 3 inches deep, to insulate while allowing air and water to get to the roots.

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Chicken Soup For The Soul Give Gift Of Happiness tanding on the beach alone, listening to the gentle crash of the waves, my mind drifts to the past several months and the interesting ways the universe has gently, and not-so-gently, nudged me toward my decision to return to work. A decision that was far from easy for me.

I have been trying for four years to love being home with my kids. I really have been trying. There is a lot about it that I do love and very much appreciate. I am so grateful for the many special times that I have shared with my children.

The truth is that I just don't love it. Not full time. The more time I spend doing something that I really just don't love doing, the more impatient, and angry, and snappy I get with my children, and the more depressed and resentful I feel. Being an impatient, angry, resentful mother is really not the mother, or the person, I want to be.

I know I want to make some changes in my life so that I can be the loving, present, connected mother that I've always dreamed of being. Then I think if I just try a little bit harder, to relax and be present and appreciate the beauty maybe I can start to love it more.

I enjoy and appreciate and savor my time with my children so much more when I spend less time being their primary caregiver. I'm really excited now that I am finally giving myself permission to feel this, and say this, and imagine my life changing, so that I am spending more time doing things that I do love to do. I have seen over and over how this helps me to savor and enjoy the time I do spend with my children.

Yet it is still so hard.

Admitting to myself, and others, that I don't love being a full-time caregiver to my children feels scary. I'm afraid that what people will hear when I say that is that I don't love my children.

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I really believe this in my heart.

So it is for myself, and my wonderful husband, and most importantly, my beautiful children, that I am giving myself the gift of time and space to pursue the experiences that make my heart sing and that help me to be the fullest expression of who I am. I am going to start job hunting in the near future. Mabe I will decide to just work part-time!

I know that doing what I love makes it so much easier to be more present and connected to the people I love, most especially my children.

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Moments In Time Sinatra, Jr. Kidnapped The History Channel On Dec. 13, 1577, English seaman Francis Drake sets out from England with five ships and 164 men on a mission to raid Spanish holdings on the Pacific coast of the New World. Three years later, Drake's return to England marked the first circumnavigation of the earth by a British explorer.

On Dec. 12, 1912, two years after it was stolen from the Louvre, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece The Mona Lisa is recovered inside Italian waiter Vincenzo Peruggia's hotel room in Florence. Peruggia had previously worked at the Louvre and had participated in the heist with a group of accomplices dressed as janitors.

On Dec. 14, 1939, the League of Nations, the international peacekeeping organization formed at the end of World War I, expels the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in response to the Soviets' invasion of Finland. Although the League was the brainchild of President Woodrow Wilson, the United States never joined.

On Dec. 11, 1944, the city of Toronto, Canada, is battered with its worst-ever

snowfall. Twenty-one people died as nearly 20 inches of snow fell in a single day. The storm took place during World War II, and the city's ammunition factory was forced to close.

On Dec. 9, 1958, retired Boston candy manufacturer Robert H.W. Welch, Jr., establishes the John Birch Society, a right-wing organization dedicated to fighting what it perceives to be the extensive infiltration of communism into American society.

On Dec. 10, 1963, kidnapped Frank Sinatra Jr. is allowed to talk briefly to his father, after which the kidnappers demanded a ransom of $240,000 and arranged Sinatra's drop off. Law-enforcement officials picked up the young Sinatra and brought him home in the trunk of their car.

On Dec. 8, 1980, former Beatle John Lennon is shot and killed by Mark David Chapman as Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were returning home to their West 72nd Street Manhattan apartment building, the now-famous Dakota.

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Veteran’s Post VA Seeking Top-Notch Docs

by Freddy Groves

o cut patient wait times, Department of Veterans Affairs chief Robert A. McDonald is touring the country to recruit doctors, dentists, and nurses for the VA health-care system. He's looking for 30,000 more medical personnel.

So far, the VA secretary has made his pitch at Johns Hopkins, University of Vermont and UC Davis. On the schedule are Harvard, Howard, and Tufts.

Top drawer, all of them. To show he means business, at one recruiting location, McDonald even handed out his personal cellphone number and e-mail address to everyone.

There are benefits to hiring on as a doctor with the VA. • The first is the eye-catching sum of $120,000 that will go toward paying student-loan debt, double the amount it used to be. The VA earmarked $5 billion for just this purpose.

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pay rates for doctors and dentists just coming in to the VA by an additional $20,000 to $35,000. That's a necessary step: Most private sector doctors make more than those working for the VA. • Students can do clinical rotations and get a foot in the door that way.

Former combat medics and corpsmen can hire on as clinicians. They'll add 1,500 residencies across the VA system.

Meanwhile, the VA isn't waiting on hiring. In Maryland, a dozen physicians have been hired and a contract with outside health care will hopefully allow patients to be seen within a week for primary care. White River Junction, Vermont, has brought on more than 50 people and needs more to help fill all of their new programs.

So, opportunities are there for graduating medical staff, and ideally better, faster health care is coming to veterans across the country.

Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send e-mail to colu mnreply2@gmail.com

It was in 1958 that the first stereo phonograph record went on sale.

The soft drink 7-UP was originally called Bib-Label Lithiated LemonLime Soda—and it contained lithium, which is now prescribed to treat manic depression. That ingredient (which continued to be part of the formula until the 1940s) probably helped spur the drink's success, since 7-UP was intro-

duced just before the Great Depression. The new name was derived from the size of the soda bottle (7 ounces) and bottoms up, which is presumably what many people did during the difficult years of the Depression.

A man in Orange County, California, stole a diamond worth $25,000 and, despite being arrested for the crime, was able to smuggle it into prison with him by swallowing it. He then managed to hide the gem in a shower drain in hopes of retrieving and swallowing it again before his release. All that effort was in vain, however; prison guards found the diamond and returned it to the jewelry shop.

If you're using an average brand-new pencil, you'll be able to draw a line about 35 miles long before running out of lead (though you'll have to stop for sharpening breaks, of course). *** Thought For The Day: “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.”

—Thomas Henry Huxley

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AT GREEN ACRES• DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA • Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation • Specialists in Spine Rehabilitation • Medical Acupuncture • Massage Therapy • Fully Equipped Health Club • Heated Indoor Therapy Pool • Military Tactical Fitness • Iron Mike's One-on-One Private Gym • Family Owned And Operated Medicare Participating Provider Green Acres is located on the grounds of a 40-acre parcel of pristine, Florida woodland near the banks of the Tomoka River. Today it offers more than 11,000 square feet of space for clinical services, strength training, and athletic training.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A rejection of your attempt to be friendly leaves you with two choices: Try again, or give up. If you make another effort, go slowly. Let it develop without pressure.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It could be a problem dealing with unfamiliar people who do things differently.

Rely on that strong sense of purpose to get you through this difficult period.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) To avoid neglecting a personal matter because of a demanding new workplace schedule, start prioritizing. Apportioning your time takes some scheduling.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It won't be easy to avoid some of the pressures that come with change. Take things a step at a time, and you'll be less likely to trip up.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A muchtalked-about workplace change could be coming soon. Be sure to get all the details involved in the process, then decide how you want to deal with it.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) You might still believe that your trust was betrayed, but by the week's end you should learn something that will help set the record straight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Holiday plans could be a challenge because of shifting circumstances. A more settled period starts by midweek, allowing you to firm up your plan-making.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The facts continue to be on your side. So make use of them in dealing with any challenge to your stated position. Open your mind to the offer of help.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) There could still be a communication problem holding up the resolution of a troublesome situation. Eventually your message will get through.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A possible change in your workplace schedule might create a chaotic situation. You might find that this could work to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A recent job-linked decision might need to be reassessed because of the possibility of finding benefits you might have overlooked.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A personal situation you agreed to might not be as acceptable to the other person involved in the matter. Avoid pressuring and bullying.

Pet Care Dating With Pets

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I recently met a guy who was walking his beautiful chocolate Lab in the park several blocks away. While petting his dog (I asked permission first, of course), I mentioned that I have a dog, too. He said, “Great!

We should meet up at the dog park sometime.” I would love to do that, but my spaniel, Jamey, is not well-behaved and he does not play nice with other dogs.

I really like this guy. What should I do?

—Single in Boston Dear Single: If you like the guy, just be honest with him. Explain that Jamey doesn't socialize well with other dogs, and that you're nervous about how he would fare at the dog park. Suggest another neutral spot along this guy's walk route, such as a coffee shop—or even just meet him at the park without Jamey and get to know his dog better.

Most experienced dog owners understand the frustration that can come with

training and socializing their pets, and will respect your concerns with bringing Jamey to a dog park. That's because you're being a responsible owner.

Now, should this first meeting blossom into additional meet-ups, and this guy wants to meet Jamey, you decide when it's time to introduce them. If you think Jamey might be better behaved when there is just one other dog around, suggest a meeting place where there are few distractions and introduce the dogs to each other, keeping both on leash.

Meantime, continue working with Jamey, emphasizing his basic obedience training.

On walks, train him to stay at your side even when passing other dogs, and don't allow him to run ahead or wander. Once you are confident he will obey your commands, begin socializing him to other dogs gradually.

Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com

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Senior Service Line Reversing Memory Loss

by Matilda Charles

ere's something many of us have been waiting on: the reversal of memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease. UCLA, working with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, created a multi-faceted approach to help participants with mild cognitive impairment, and for the first time, memory loss was reversed.

Granted, the study was small, just 10 people, but six patients were able to return to their job or found their job much easier to perform. Nine of the 10 participants experienced memory improvement starting within a few months, and some regained functions that they hadn't had for many years. The final participant, with late-stage Alzheimer's showed no improvement.

Alzheimer's historically has been treated with monopharmaceuticals, which is one drug. It either works or it does not.

The program created for this study was different for each participant, but each involved 36 therapeutic points.

Some of the overall parameters involved

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sleep changes, diet that eliminated gluten and processed food, fasting with timed meals, meditation for stress reduction, vitamins at specific times and exercise.

All were very tightly regulated and complex—and difficult to follow. No participant managed to follow all of the protocols, but they apparently saw enough of a benefit that they kept working at it.

No, this program isn't something to try to create on your own. All of it was individualized per participant based on tests and ongoing progress. Your doctor can get more information for you.

If anything stands out as potentially promising for you or someone you know who has Alzheimer's, it's worth a look.

For more information, or for your doctor to see, go online to www.impa ctaging.com and search for “Reversal Of Cognitive Decline: A Novel Therapeutic Program.”

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Here’s An Idea Shred Newspaper For Packing

by JoAnn Derson

“Wax drippings from candles can be scraped off of most hard surfaces with the side of a credit card.”

—T.E. in Kansas To prevent garbage cans from filling with water during rainstorms, drill several holes in the bottom, near the sides. This also will help bags to come out of the can easier.

“Use fluoride toothpaste on a facial blemish for overnight relief. Just dab a tiny bit of your regular toothpaste on a pimple, and cover with a bandage. It should relieve redness and swelling.

If you have very sensitive skin, don't try this trick, as it can make it worse.”

—B.B. in Tennessee If you have wood floors, you might —the little self-stick felt circles you put on furniture legs to reduce scratches on your floors. You might not know that these same pads can reduce scuff marks

that appliances make on countertops.

It also makes it easier to scoot around a heavy mixer or other appliance.

“Here's a great tip if you need to pack up something fragile: Use a shredder to shred sheets of newspaper. It works far better than just wrapping in paper, and it costs much less than packing peanuts. Also, you can reuse these shredded newspaper pieces in the garden, or put them in your compost pile.”

—R.C. in Minnesota “If you're looking to save money, don't ignore the dollar store. You can find a lot of personal-care and homecare items there for, well, a dollar. I save quite a bit of money this way.”

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