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Our pets are at our mercy, so it is up to us to make sure they are safe. This can be tricky at times, as many seemingly harmless everyday foods can be toxic to our animals -...

Photo: Jackson Stock Photography (Shutterstock)Sunlight and summer rain can be great for outdoor plants, but it's also a great time to give fresh air to your indoor plants. Unfortunately, some plants make it outside and then never come...

Photo: 22Images Studio (Shutterstock)Do you remember the day (i.e. 2019) when we took for granted the simple act of leaving our home for non-essential purposes? After more than a year of limiting our time in public to outings...

Photo: MIA Studio (Shutterstock)If, like so many others, it was your first gardening during the pandemic, you have probably already figured out that it means more than just planting a few seeds or baby plants and letting nature work...

Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock)As anyone who has led a team knows, an effective manager means more than just making sure the job is done and goals are achieved. For perfectionists, however, these aspects of the job can be especially...

Photo: PhotoAdventure Studio (Shutterstock)Immunization rates have stalledand some states are doing everything possible to get more shots in the arms, even if it means getting paid for with freebies like free tickets to parks, gift cards, or the tempting...

Photo: Claire LowerHappy hour with 3 ingredientsHappy hour with 3 ingredientsThe weekly beverage column with super simple but delicious libations.For some reason the words "bartender's handshake" make my skin crawl. I'm not against the concept - I love...

Photo: Leungchopan (Shutterstock)When you are fully vaccinated, you can look forward to using your masks less and less now The CDC has said that fully vaccinated Americans can do without masks in many situations. However, if you have...

Photo: Drazen Zigic (Shutterstock)Any high school or college student about to graduate can be assumed to have had an interesting senior year. They spent so many of their classes, extracurricular activities, and traditional milestones either virtual or masked...

Photo: sirtravelalot (Shutterstock)The majority prefer the familiarity and comfort of monogamy, but sexual adventurers of all kinds get among us. Just keep in mind that there are couples who swing from partner to partner, live in a dedicated...