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Daily Newsletter for Monday, February 26, 2018

echinacea

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap,
but by the seeds that you plant.
– Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–94)
Monday, February 26, 2018
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10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home
10 Easy Veggies

10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home
If you’re a beginner, it’s helpful to konw which vegetables are easiest to grow from seed. Plus, growing from seed is less expensive, offers more variety, and has a higher success rate. Our list below includes vegetable seeds that can be sown directly into your garden soil. Some...
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Spruce Soy Wax Candles

Makes a great gift! These eye-catching candles come in a beautiful gift box. 
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$18.99
Spruce Soy Wax Candles
 
Coneflowers: 7 Best Echinacea Varieties
Best Coneflowers

Coneflowers: 7 Best Echinacea Varieties
Coneflower, or Echinacea, is my favorite native American plant. This rugged pollinator magnet comes in so many colors, shapes, and sizes. Here are seven coneflower varieties that we have planted over the years with success.
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Travel Umbrellas

Gorgeous and sturdy umbrellas!
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$39.97
Travel Umbrellas
 
When Is Easter 2021? | How Easter's Date is Determined
Calculating Easter

When Is Easter 2021? | How Easter's Date is Determined
Easter 2021 will be observed on Sunday, April 4! Find out how the date of Easter is determined, why the date changes every year, and how the holiday relates to the first full Moon of spring.
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Scented Room Sprays

Change the ambiance of a room in an instant with our lusciously fragrant room sprays!
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$9.97
Scented Room Sprays
 
Leg Cramps at Night: Causes and Remedies
Stop Leg Cramps

Leg Cramps at Night: Causes and Remedies
Eeow! Startled from a deep sleep, you suddenly come to with a shriek, as your calf, thigh, or maybe the arch of your foot contracts in violent pain. Commonly called a “Charley horse,” this is a common and painful occurrence. Discover what causes leg cramps at night, as well as how you can...
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Lemon Basil Handcare Caddy

A silver-toned caddy holding our popular foaming hand soap and rich hand lotion together in one place, whether in the bath or the kitchen. Very elegant, very convenient. 
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$26.99
Lemon Basil Handcare Caddy
 
Funny Church Bulletin Bloopers and More Humor
Funny Church Bloopers

Funny Church Bulletin Bloopers and More Humor
Ready for a smile? Here are 10 jokes including lots of funny church bulletin bloopers from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. 
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Bee Brand Tote

One side of this cotton bag resembles a vintage seed sack and the other has busy bees.
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$14.97
Bee Brand Tote