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DEAR SARA: How do you handle the mess of winter boots? Ugh, already the entryway is a mess from winter boots dragging in the snow, dirt and mud. I have a small carpet at the door, but it’s not helping much. — Cindy, e-mail
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When is the last time you visited your local library and asked about the many services and events they offer? If it’s been a while, you’ll discover your library offers much more than books. Perhaps you already know they offered DVDs, microtext, rare manuscripts, instructional videos and interlibrary loans, but you’ll be surprised to learn what else they offer. Run to your local branch and start calculating your …

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Have you noticed the cost of simple ready-made wreaths? If you’re crafty, you’ve probably made one yourself. If you haven’t, it’s easier and costs less than you’d think to create a festive wreath for the interior or exterior of your home for any time of the year.
DISCOUNTS: The average person doesn’t have wholesale access to floral supplies, but you can buy inexpensive materials by waiting for retail …

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What type of coffee drinker are you? Do you go through an entire pot of cheap home-brewed coffee? Or do you buy gourmet coffee and drink it by the $5 cupful? I’m a java convert. I used to overpay for custom blends, but now I brew my own cheap pot of coffee at home, enjoying my gourmet coffee without buying an expensive machine. It’s one of my vices. …