Doing chores makes kids better citizens
There’s no question that working parents need all the help they can get when it comes to keeping up their homes. That means kids help too. But as they do…
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Bug off! Time to wage the annual war
The warm, humid days of summer are perfect for creepy little creatures. Now is the time to wage war on ants, fleas, and the like. It’s tempting to dial up…
Restored! The Lost Gardens of Heligan grow again
In 1914, a catastrophe hit a 400-year-old garden on England’s Cornwall coast: The 13 gardeners all went to war. They were part of an entire generation of…
Bee-friendly plants top garden choices for 2020
If you want to encourage pollinators in the yard, look for the good old-fashioned choices that once cheered up outdoor spaces. Lilacs are the first choice…
Fireflies put on their annual show
In dark, wooded, or weedy areas in June, the annual firefly show heats up as the little twinklers search for a mate. Fireflies, also known as lightning…
Father’s Day
In the new way of honoring those we love, we are about to see pictures of fathers popping up all over Facebook, Instagram, and all of social media. We’ll…
Flag Day, June 14: Fly the flag properly to honor the country
Deeply woven through the history of our nation is the belief that the U.S. Flag should be duly respected and appropriately displayed, to honor the country…
These three stretches will help you avoid golf injuries
Golf related injuries are common, especially among once a week golfers. For recreational golfers, the most common injuries involve the lower back,…
Ten-minute workouts bring better health
For those who are out of shape or out of time, 30-minute exercise sessions can be daunting. If your muscles and your schedule aren’t up to it all,…
Weight training saves and builds muscles
Between the ages of 30 and 70, adults typically lose at least 20 percent of their muscle tissue. The slow process of erosion has recently been named…