Tag Archives: Ohio

Reader Tip of the Week: A non-greasy fried egg

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Barbara Kelly of Westerville, Ohio, shares this clever tip her father cooked up. “My dad discovered this great way to ‘fry’ an egg. Sunday lunch was his responsibility. We all enjoyed fried eggs except for how greasy they can be. … Continue reading

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Wipe out the negative thoughts to get more sleep

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Here’s a tip with some years behind it: 84-year-old Floriana Hall of Akron, Ohio, advises getting enough sleep. “Sleep is a healer of many aches and pains,” she writes. “One of the best ways to get enough sleep is to … Continue reading

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Connect with your children during dinner

To keep her kids engaged during the dinner hour, Amy Sheon of Oberlin, Ohio, found success when she interrupted her sulky 11-year old daughter and said, “OK, if you’re not going to talk about your day, then tell us without … Continue reading

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Stay in the game by being a life-long learner

Being a life-long learner enables you to stay in the game, says Marquetta Carmichael of Hamilton, Ohio. In addition to making you interesting and giving you confidence, “it gives you freedom from having to know all the answers,” she writes, … Continue reading

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Small incentives for hassle-free back-to-school mornings

Marley Smythe of Cincinnati has her back-to-school routine down pat. “I get the kids involved the night before,” she writes. “They each get to pick a treat before bed. It can be for breakfast or to take to school. The … Continue reading

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Don’t forget to reapply your sunscreen

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Most people remember to apply their sunscreen when going to the pool or beach. It’s remembering to reapply when you’re outside too long that gets people into sunburn trouble. Vicky Hart of Dublin, Ohio, has a solution: She sets her … Continue reading

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Teach responsible spending early

Check your local newspaper for coupons and other local deals!

When her sons were young, Beth Middleton of Cincinnati had the boys clip and file her shopping coupons. After each shopping trip, she added up her savings and gave them 25% each of the amount saved. To this day, her … Continue reading

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#LiveSmart reader tip: Quiet a colicky baby

For colicky babies you don’t need molasses or dark corn syrup, just take a small can of caraway seeds, put them in a pan, heat to where the water is very dark, drain the seeds, allow to cool, add enough … Continue reading

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