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From Summer Blooms to Fall Harvest Masterpiece

Pumpkin spice is slowly starting to trickle in, which means summertime is almost over. Kids are heading back to school, and soon leaves will crunch underfoot. But what about all the hard work...

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The Dog Days of Summer

August is National Dog Month, and we are certainly feeling these dog days of summer! According to the Farmer’s Almanac, this phrase was coined in ancient times after a sky constellation...

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Many Benefits of Native Plants

The benefits of planting native plants are tremendous. Native plants are an integral part of the natural ecosystems. These plants were here long before humans settled on the land. Let’s...

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No Lonely Hearts, Pet Edition

Don’t let being single and flying solo put a damper on Cupid’s Day. Instead, celebrate with pets. They are the real masters of unconditional love, after all. Here are some ways you can...

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Holiday Saving Tips

The holidays are here—time for parties, gift exchanges, and baking all the cookies for Santa. The holidays are a time for joy with loved ones, but unfortunately, they can add stress to your...

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If walls could talk ..

What do you think your home would ask from you, were it able to speak? Art Homes love art. Each painting hanged on its walls contributes to making it someone’s, but also gives it the...

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Falling into Autumn

The crisp morning air is the first sign of autumn. Then you notice the lively greens drift into reds, browns and yellows; mesmerized, you sometimes forget to take an umbrella with you....

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Be a good pet parent

We’ve all had that moment of walking by a pet store or an adoption drive and felt the irresistible urge to adopt a puppy, kitten or rabbit. They’re so cute! And cuddly! But there are...

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What a dog bite might mean to you

Nowadays, the number of humans in need of unconditional love is growing. According to the 2013-2014 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 68...

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Five easy Halloween decorating ideas

It’s that time of the year again. Pumpkin patches have sprung up around the city, party invitations are crowding your email and stores are overflowing with fake vampire teeth and candy...

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School’s back in session: Dorm room essentials for college life

As summer winds down, eager college freshmen start to think about the adventure they’re about to begin. It’s time to get ready for college and move out of Mom and Dad’s house. Planning...

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The potential roommate: a conversation guide

At work the other day, one of my colleagues told us that she is looking for a roommate. She gave us some basic details about the apartment and I started thinking about the times when I used...