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Daily Newsletter for Monday, February 26, 2018



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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap,
but by the seeds that you plant.
– Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–94)

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10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home
10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home

If you’re a beginner, it’s helpful to know 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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Coneflowers: 7 Best Echinacea Varieties
Coneflowers: 7 Best Echinacea Varieties

Coneflower, or Echinacea, is my favorite native North 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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When Is Easter 2021? | How Easter's Date is Determined
When Is Easter 2021? | How Easter's Date is Determined

Easter 2021 will be observed on Sunday, April 4! Easter is a “movable feast” that is always held on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Do you know how the exact date of Easter is determined? Find out why the date changes every year and how this 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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Leg Cramps at Night: Causes and Remedies
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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Funny Church Bulletin Bloopers and More Humor
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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