Lucky bamboo, brittle nails, best days, speedy chicken stir-fry

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, February 5, 2019



Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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Robin in winter

Poor robin redbreast,
Look where he comes;
Let him in to feel your fire,
And toss him of your crumbs.
–Christina G. Rossetti (1830–94)

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How to Grow Lucky Bamboo
How to Grow Lucky Bamboo

For Chinese New Year (or any other time of year), an auspicious gift is a lucky bamboo plant. Learn the meaning behind lucky bamboo and get some helpful growing tips!
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The Perks of Pigs: Fun Facts About Pigs
The Perks of Pigs: Fun Facts About Pigs

Agriculture itself could scarcely have evolved eons ago without the recycling abilities of the pig. Yet, fewer farmers have a single pig today. Let’s extoll the virtues of the pig!
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Crossbody Purses for Cell Phones by Chala

Top-seller! Available in different nature-inspired designs! Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.
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Speedy Chicken Stir-Fry
Speedy Chicken Stir-Fry

There’s a good reason why we called this recipe Speedy Chicken Stir-Fry.
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Large Wooden Matchboxes

Choose from many different bold designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips.
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Best Days Timetable
Best Days Timetable

With our 2021 Best Days timetable, find out when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more!
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Nail Biting and Brittle Nail Remedies
Nail Biting and Brittle Nail Remedies

Take care of your hands and nails! Here are ways to deal with nail-biting habits and what to do when your nails are brittle. 
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