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Carolyn Hax: Family trips with spouse and daughter are ‘emotionally challenging’
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Is this reader wrong to limit their family vacations just because spouse and daughter “dawdle, argue and take forever”?
Ask Amy: How to let wedding guests know you really mean ‘no gifts’
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They’re having a small wedding at home. How do they let guests know they really mean ‘no gifts’?
Miss Manners: I get confused for other people all the time
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Letter writer has “one of those faces” and gets confused for other people constantly.
José Andrés steps down as CEO of his restaurant group
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Chef José Andrés named Sam Bakhshandehpour as global chief executive officer of the company, which includes nearly 40 restaurants.
Yes, you need to wash fresh mushrooms. Here’s how.
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Different mushrooms varieties need different handling when cleaning, but all mushrooms should be washed before cooking and consuming.
Why does ‘stainless’ steel stain, and what’s the best way to clean it?
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Stainless steel stains less — but that doesn’t mean the risk is zero. Here’s how to clean appliances, utensils, sinks and cookware.
What to watch with your kids: ‘Young Woman and the Sea,’ ‘Geek Girl’ and more
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Common Sense Media also reviews “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” and “Donkey Hodie Bedtime Stories.”
Namak serves vibrant takes on the foods of Turkey, Greece and Iran
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At Namak, Turkish chef Tolgahan Gulyiyen weaves ideas from the Eastern Mediterranean into the bright, quieter successor to Mintwood Place.
Hummus and Pickled Vegetable Wraps
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These wraps contrast crunchy pickled vegetables, creamy hummus and a warm tortilla, and take all of 10 minutes to put together, making them an ideal option for a quick lunch.
Ask Amy: I’m stuck in the middle of my wife’s estrangement with her sister
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Wife’s estranged sister wants this letter writer to help her stay in touch with their kids.
Carolyn Hax: Sibling unravels over brother’s unexpected divorce
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A sibling is angry about brother’s divorce — and his request to bring his “newly announced ex-bride” to a holiday dinner.
Miss Manners: My friends laughed when I told them I fell
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Letter writer suffered a fall and their friends laughed about it when they heard the news.
Tell The Post: What can we help you fix or clean in your apartment?
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Renters: Unsure how to fix, clean, adjust, install or remove something? Ask our home advice columnist for help on your DIY projects or problems.
Book club member hijacks every conversation. Give advice to this Hax question.
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Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn’t answered.
These 3 wines, each under $20, are ideal for relaxed meals
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A cabernet sauvignon, a sangiovese and a pinot grigio, each a terrific value, for pairing with casual meals.
Why designers are using laminate in kitchens again
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Plus five other budget-friendly kitchen finishes that pros love.