DEAR HELOISE: Please tell the reader who was asking that you can purchase single bedsheets on Amazon. You can buy them fitted and/or flat, as well as by the bed size. I recently did this myself, and I was happy with the product. I’m a fan of your hints! — Rachelle R., via email DEAR ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma. I had a wide excision and was told to follow up with a dermatologist. The dermatologist says to follow up every six months; is this frequent enough? It was found during a routine annual skin check, and I never ...

1. Three hearts. Although you have only 13 high-card points, there is a reasonable chance of making 10 tricks, so you should not throw in the towel by passing. Also, for those optimists who see the world through rose-colored glasses, it would be wrong to leap straightaway to four hearts. ...

DEAR ANNIE: We have one son who is married and has two beautiful children. At Christmas time, I go all out to make sure that I gift the grands things I know they will enjoy and appreciate. We also exchange gifts with my son and daughter-in-law. This past year, it was an Omaha Steaks ...

DEAR HELOISE: I use my lined sticky notes for my grocery lists. I just stick it on the buggy handle, and I don’t lose my list or my buggy! — Elizabeth Henry, via email DEAR HELOISE: Here’s a hint for all who want to consider making donations. There is a website called Charity ...