Everyone knows that plants need sunshine in order to grow – that’s a given! And for those who know anything about growing vegetables and fruits, you know that these plants tend to enjoy lots of sunshine. But there are actually some vegetables that grow well without direct sunlight, that are shade-tolerant. A vegetable that requires…
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Spring has sprung, and millions of people have gardening on the mind. And who wouldn’t? There are few things more enjoyable than planting flowers in spring and enjoying their blooms all summer long. There are countless benefits to gardening. Not to mention that flowers are super easy to plant and they bring a ton of…
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Everyday when we read the news, we seem to be getting more doom and gloom. The increasing number of cases of COVID19 popping up all across the country causing closures of schools, stores, and workplaces. Concerts, weddings, sports, and other major events are being cancelled or postponed dues to the terrifying speed in which this…
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Contrary to what most people think, crocheting is not merely a pass-time for elderly people or a skill you’re forced to learn in Home Economics. It’s one of the most enjoyable hobbies anyone can ever take up, and a great skill to learn in these trying times. While we’re all sitting at home trying to…
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If people ever needed frequent bursts of happiness, now is the time. Let’s spread cheer instead of fear. As of this month, dozens of nations around the world are progressively going into lockdown, setting social distancing protocols in place to protect their citizens from the recent coronavirus crisis. Since WHO declared the situation a global…
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Gardening is a great hobby. You get to spend time outside, it’s good exercise for you, and at the end of the growing season, you get beautiful, delicious vegetables! There are some pros and cons to consider before you run out and grab your straw bales! Pro: You can garden anywhere One of the best…
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In 2015, a number of countries from around the world ratified the Paris Agreement, which requires all parties to put forth their best efforts through nationally determined contributions (NDC’s) to lower their CO2 emissions and strengthen the global response to climate change [1]. For their part in the agreement, the Dutch government has pledged to…
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To say that there’s a disconnect between Hollywood and middle America is a bit of an understatement. The division between the wealthy and the working class seems to widen by the day. For the wealthy elite, there’s not much interest in what goes on in the lives of the ‘little people,’ and oftentimes, the little…
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If you’re a lover of nature, you probably always have an overwhelming thirst to be outdoors and connect with the environment. It’s a form of therapy and relaxation where all you have to do is thrive in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery. You can also take it up a notch by sleeping in…
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A loofah sponge probably conjures up images of rough, exfoliating fibers for bath time, but there’s really so much more to this vegetable. (That’s right, it’s a veggie.) “Loofah,” also known as loofa, luffa or sponge gourd, is something most folks buy in the beauty aisle, but you can actually grow it at home. A loofah sponge…
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We buy flowers for people for so many reasons. Sometimes it’s to say “I’m sorry”, other times “Get well soon” or “I love you”. Sometimes, we send people flowers just to say “I’m thinking of you”. Did you know, though, that each type of flower, and even the color of those flowers, holds a deeper…
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I love camping, but as I’ve gotten older, it’s become harder to camp due to various aches and pains involved with sleeping on anything but a nice mattress. Air mattresses are okay for a while, and sleeping pads definitely take a lot of the harshness out of sleeping on the ground, but my back often…
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In the United States, the average number of people occupying a home has dropped significantly, from 3.42 in 1947 to 2.53 in 2016. [1] But even though the average size of the household has been steadily declining, the average size of the home has been increasing. In 1971, an average newly built home was approximately…
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Think back to when you were nine years old: what were your biggest concerns at the time? Whether you could sit next to your best friend in class? That you would do well in your next piano recital? Why your parents didn’t agree that a bag of candy wasn’t a suitable option for your lunch?…
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Tamara Rubin is a mother of four children who were affected by lead poisoning and is now an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. In 2019, she used her skills as a certified XRF analyzer to test vintage Tupperware for dangerous levels of lead and other heavy metals. Her tests came back positive, and she…
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If you are a pet parent, you would agree that nothing matters more than the happiness and comfort of our pets. At one point or another, a pet parent would be caught doing certain things that might be considered a little…extreme. Whether it’s that expensive sweater or strikingly cute collar, we dote on our pets…
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Being environmentally conscious doesn’t guarantee the money needed to become “green.” Although recycling and choosing to walk instead of driving makes a difference in reducing one’s carbon footprint, many people who desire to use only healthy renewable sources of energy sometimes feel limited due to cost and accessibility. For this neighborhood in Örebro, Sweden, this…
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The she-shed is undoubtedly one of the coolest trends of the 21st century. Man caves (he-sheds) have been around for as long as anyone can remember, and women have been feeling left out for too long. Also, a man cave will lose its “essence” when feminine colonization starts to creep in. Well, who needs that…
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Do you remember the nursery rhyme about a certain garden-planting Mary? Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row. If you’re like most amateur gardeners, you probably haven’t put much thought into how to plant your garden to maximize its fruitfulness….
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Camping is pure fun – more so when you add a bit of “glamour” to it, hence, glamping. While there’s nothing wrong with connecting directly with nature once in a while, under the stars and close to the earth, you may want to have a less stressful and more relaxing experience. These apartment-like tents were…
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There are two types of people in this world: those who wash their bedsheets religiously, and those who don’t. If you’re in the first group, we applaud you. If you’re in the group who tends to wash their sheets according to the lunar cycle, well, you’re not alone. According to a survey of one thousand…
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In 1968, then 52-year-old Dick Proenneke (pronounced “prin-ecky”) moved by himself to the Alaskan wilderness and lived there alone for thirty years [1]. The former mechanic and heavy equipment operator found a shoreside spot in the area that is now known as Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, and began building a 12-by-16 foot cabin…
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Two women in Japan have moved into a private retirement home with hopes of using it to serve the elderly people in their community [1].The enchanting residence is made up of five small hut-like structures that join together to become a single house. Designed by Tokyo-based architect Issei Suma at the request of his mother,…
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