May 17, 2022
Gardening Season Has Begun
An unusually cold and rainy spring has finally given way to warm and sunny weather in most of the country. If you haven’t yet planted your summer #vegetable or #flower #garden, there is no time like the present. While starting seeds indoors is the #thriftiest option, you’ll likely need to turn to the local garden […]
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May 3, 2022
Help Mom Be More Minimalist
Moms — everyone has one. And this Sunday is the day many among us will celebrate them. You might do that by taking her out to brunch, giving her a day off, flowers, cards or a call. There’s another option that can help you show you care, however, in combination with one or more of […]
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Apr 19, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day the Ecofriendly Way
Friday, April 22, is Earth Day. Themed #InvestInOurPlanet for 2022, the 52nd day of action is designed to call attention to — and limit — environmental degradation and climate change for the protection of people and ecosystems worldwide. In 1970, the first Earth Day inspired more than 20 million Americans to demonstrate against the environmental […]
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Apr 5, 2022
Make the Most of a Spring Break
With school spring breaks and Easter celebrations, many students will have a full week off this month to spend with their families or take a trip. That kind of down time is rare to get, so if you have (or can take) the week off together, make the most of it. There are plenty of […]
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Mar 22, 2022
Celebrating National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Next Tuesday, March 29, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Why March 29? Because on March 29, 1973, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) was disbanded and the last U.S. combat troops departed the Republic of Vietnam. Vietnam veterans first got their own holiday the following year — even before the fall of Saigon in 1975 […]
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