Make your cats happy with a homemade ‘catio’

The New York Times recently ran a story on “cat-ios” — screened enclosures that give cats a taste of the outdoors while still keeping them confined. The ideal “cat-io,” of course, is a large screened porch or pool enclosure, and if you have one, I’m jealous. So are my cats.

Unfortunately, the cost of [...]

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Gourmet foods at bargain stores

Sometimes you find bargains in unexpected places. Or unexpected items at bargain stores.

I have long shopped at Marshall’s, Ross and Big Lots for clothing, linens and other household items. But those stores can also be good places to find fine foods at bargain prices. The selection varies, but it’s not unusual to find [...]

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Buy hurricane food you’ll really eat

With so many people in South Florida struggling to make ends meet, the last thing you want to do is waste money on food you’ll never eat if we don’t have a major storm — and maybe even if we do.

When you do your pre-hurricane shopping, keep in mind the types of food [...]

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Free craft classes for kids

Would you like your children or grandchildren to learn how to build things even though you’re not the crafty type? National chain stores and local museums offer regular “make and take” classes for kids in which the little ones can make items and take them home.

Among the stores that offer free craft classes:

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