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Cultivating kids’ Interest in Gardening

Looking for a way to get your kids to eat better, get outside more, develop responsibility and do more with the family? Look no further than that empty, sunny spot...

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Plant a Great Garden

Spring brings with it a desire for growing things. Get your green thumb on by planting a garden. Following are some quick tips for getting started. Start small. Few things...

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March – Colon Cancer Awareness

Why is this important? The American Cancer Society’s estimates for the number of colorectal cancers in the United States for 2023 are 106,970 new cases of colon cancer, and 46,050...

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Harvest of the Month: Cucumber

The cucumber might just be the handiest food item you can have in your home. Want to erase something written in ink? Gently rub it with the outside of a...

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Budgeting 101

Making a budget can seem simple: You figure out your monthly income and portion it out. But when you sit down to do that, you can get overwhelmed. What bills...

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Start Now to Plan for Retirement

A few years ago, someone who had recently retired was asked, “So, you finally saved that last dollar, huh?” To which the retiree replied, “It wasn’t the last dollar I...

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Improve Your Financial Health

Your financial health is a lot like your physical health: You know there are things you can do to get healthier, but you might not know where to start. Following...

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February – American Heart Month

Why is this important? Nearly half of all U.S. adults have some type of cardiovascular disease, a percentage that reflects recently updated guidelines for treating high blood pressure, according to...

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January – Cervical Cancer Awareness

Why is this important? More than 13,000 women in the United State are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, and 4,200 die as a result. The disease is preventable...

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Change Your Habits, Change Your Life

We all know that cultivating healthy habits can add years to our lives and may protect us from health problems as we age. We also know it’s in our best...

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