Spring allergies, sunflowers, baking soda magic

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, April 6, 2018

forest glade

April the Beautiful, with streaming eyes,
Weeps o'er the havoc that rude March has made.
The dales are musical with her sweet sighs,
Tears mark her footsteps o'er the moistened glade.
–John Askham (1825–94)
Friday, April 6, 2018
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Baking Soda is Amazing!

 The Best Uses for Baking Soda
Baking soda is amazing! This versatile substance can be used to remove stains, keep your sneakers smelling fresh, and even get rid of your sweet tooth. Here are some of the best uses for baking soda.
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Meet Stoney, the Perfect Garden Dog!

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Spring Allergies Yet?

 Spring Allergies and Sufferin' Sinuses
In most regions of the nation, spring brings on a pollen assault. For days, sometimes weeks, pollen fills the air. It dusts the car and buildings, the surrounding landscape. Many of us don’t have to see it to know that pollens have blown in: Our stuffed-up sinuses deliver the message.
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Wine Bottle Lights

Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color. 
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Frost Dates Calculator

 Frost Dates Calculator
Just punch in your zip code or postal code for your frost dates! This frost date calculator provides both the last spring frost and first fall frost dates for the United States and Canada.
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The Gift of Gardening

The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It is perfect for the garden enthusiast. Includes a space to personalize the book with a “To” and “From” section on the first page.
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Planting Sunflower Seeds

 Sunflowers
Sunflowers say “summer” like no other plant. When do we plant these North American natives? How long do sunflowers take to grow? When do sunflowers bloom? We’ll answer these questions in our Sunflower Growing Guide—covering everything from planting to cutting flowers to harvesting ...
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Angel Wind Chime

This nicely detailed chime is made from thick, rust-proof aluminum to last! Save $10. No promo code needed.
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Asparagus With Prosciutto

 Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

This prosciutto-asparagus recipe is always a hit. If you do have any left over, serve it chilled. 
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Bath Bomb Sets

Creates a luxurious bath or memorable gift! Choose from 4 relaxing scents.
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