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To limit the labor needed to keep your garden looking good, consider reducing or eliminating the grass lawn. Pathways, native #plants, and wildflowers can crowd out weeds and provide your outdoor space with a spectacular range of colors and textures. #GardeningTips

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Easy-to-grow options for a #vegetable #garden include leafy greens such as Swiss chard, lettuce and kale, and root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, onions and turnips. Plant a few varieties, and you'll have good-for-you produce in a matter of weeks. #GardeningTips

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If you want a #garden but don't want to do a lot of weeding, watering and maintenance work, pick plants that are native to your area and drought-tolerant. Many bulbs, perennials and self-seeding flowers and decorative grasses will only need an occasional thinning. #GardeningTips

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Want to spend time outdoors and get a much-needed chore done at the same time? Try #decluttering and #cleaning your garage, yard or shed. Both support mental and physical well-being, so cleaning and #donating extra stuff to https://t.co/NHWj0EiMcT just makes sense. #OutdoorLiving

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One third of U.S. adults have a vitamin D deficiency, which can lead to heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis. But getting more vitamin D is as easy: Step outside and get some sun! Use sunscreen, protective clothing and shade to protect against overexposure. #OutdoorLiving

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Since #summer has unofficially begun, get ready to spend more time outdoors. It's good for you! According to the American Psychological Association, spending at least two hours per week in nature offers benefits such as improved immunity and better mental health. #OutdoorLiving

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#Memorial Day #honors those who died in service, but the lure of the unofficial first day of summer/day off may also inspire a backyard #cookout. Fly the flag at half-mast as you and yours indulge in all-American classics such as burgers, hot dogs and potato salad. #MemorialDay

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Memorial Day — Monday, May 25 — is dedicated to #honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. Observe it with a moment of silence, a visit to a local memorial or veterans cemetery, or with a #donation to a veteran service organization such as VVA. #MemorialDay

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Did you know that Taps and #Memorial Day both sprang from the Civil War? The conflict took as many as 600,000 American lives, and while Taps was originally a nightly “lights out” bugle alert, it became the official soundtrack for military burials and remembrances. #MemorialDay

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High school and college #graduations can be emotional events, since many students may be saying goodbye to friends, family and familiar settings for the first time. Help them #celebrate the end of one phase and meet new situations and adult responsibilities head-on. #Graduation

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Once the parties are over, #graduates can reflect by #reviewing the artifacts of their school years and keeping only the essentials that they'll need for the next phase of life. Extra #clothing, #appliances and other furnishings can be donated to https://t.co/NHWj0EiMcT.

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Is your teen #graduating from high school this year? Once the parties are over, encourage them to #declutter and #organize before the next step in their lives, whether that's the working world or higher education. It's one of the first steps toward adulthood. #Graduation

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#Sort and #organize any #stuff that comes home with your kids at the end of the school year, trashing any supplies that are broken or used-up. Give those backpacks a good wash and get ready to resupply — #back-to-school time will be here before you know it! #SchoolsOut

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School's (almost) out! To end the #school year on a positive note, recognize the hard work of any students in the family by celebrating their accomplishments and setting goals for the next year once this year's finals are over. It never hurts to thank a teacher, too.

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Feliz Cinco de Mayo! The holiday marks Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While not as important in its home country as Independence Day, it's a good excuse to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine worldwide. #CincoDeMayo

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#Moms have a lot of tasks to juggle. The most #organized know that establishing routines for mornings, evenings, transportation, homework, household #cleaning, #decluttering and other chores is key to productivity. Start scheduling to reduce everyday stress. #MothersDay

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To keep #clothing and purchases from #cluttering your home, #organized #moms suggest putting things in their proper places the instant you return home. That way, they can't stack up and create those almost-insurmountable piles that you'll have to deal with later. #MothersDay

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Being a #mother isn't always easy; it takes skill to get the members of a family unit where they need to be on a daily basis. What do the most #organized #moms have in common? They don't procrastinate on #decluttering — they make it a part of their everyday routine. #MothersDay

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One #springtime "do" in the #garden is to divide perennials. As the plants emerge, you'll be able to see where they're getting overcrowded, split plants and relocate them to other areas. It's your own money-saving source of fresh foliage. #SpringtimeGardening #DosAndDonts

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Be careful not to cut your grass too short on the first few mowings during the #spring. Set the mower level to about 3 inches to trim just a little; mowing too close too early in the season can "scalp" the lawn and encourage weed growth. #SpringtimeGardening #DosAndDonts