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Dear Heloise: I have a fun suggestion for kids’ birthdays. Most kids only want frosting on a birthday cake, so I made a “tower cake” by using donuts. Just purchase a variety of donuts (about a dozen) ...

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Dear Heloise: I read your column every week and have become concerned about how frequently your readers are offering hints that make life easier but aren't good for the environment. For example, in a ...