Jump rope activities for kids
Jumping rope is a great way for kids to get some outdoor exercise and engage their brains, whether they do it solo or with friends. And since jump ropes…
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Lamp repair 101: A quick DIY tutorial
Old lamps are easy to find — junk shops, flea markets, antique stores and yard sales are full of them. Some might be hideous, but others might look great…
Spring nail color trends to try
It’s finally spring — great news for people who are sick of dark colors and long nights. With the right manicure, you can brighten up literally any…
The Easter story: Why do you seek the living among the dead?
Christianity, for more than 2,000 years, has rested on one belief: That Jesus Christ died and rose again. Here is the account of the resurrection…
Monarch caterpillar on milkweed
How to attract butterflies The monarch butterflies are returning from Texas and Mexico to northern climes. To attract them and other butterflies to your…
Longest migration of any creature: The Painted Ladies arrive in March and April
By mid-to-late March, people in California and along the southern U.S. border should begin to see the world’s most persistent and breathtaking traveler:…
Drought-tolerant flowers save water
These drought-tolerant perennials will come through a dry spell without a great deal of watering. * Purple coneflower. It has many purple-red, daisy-like…
Flowers are key to attracting hummingbirds
Want to see more hummingbirds in your yard? Lots of blooming flowers — especially tubular varieties — help attract nesting residents. A good hummingbird…
Easter jelly beans have a colorful history
They’re as common as eggs at Easter, but no one really knows exactly where the colorful, lovable jelly bean came from. According to the National…
Traditional Passover hunt makes good kid fun
“Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread; on the very first day, you shall remove leaven from your houses…” Exodus 12:15 The Jewish holiday of…