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How to make a backyard safe for dogs

Dogs, particularly puppies, can be full of boundless energy. Channeling that energy into exercise with long walks or play sessions can help stem dogs' propensity to get into trouble around the house as they burn off extra adrenaline. Pets who don't have an energy outlet may chew off-limits objects...

Resources for making an IPM plan

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu With March behind us, plants are in greenhouses and the growing season is approaching. Refresh yourself on tools for managing pests here. Cucumber beetle is a pest to be prepared for. Photo: Gerald Holmes, Strawberry Center, Cal Poly...

Enjoy a fun day at a local aquarium

Aquariums are hard to beat as day trip destinations. Aquariums feature many different exhibits and events so there's likely something to pique the interest of every visitor. Aquariums have been popular for a number of years. In 1853, Philip Henry Gosse and David William Mitchell, the first paid...

How to make Christmas Eve special for kids

Christmas Eve is viewed differently by different people, even those who live under the same Santa-ready roof. Adults may see Christmas Eve as crunch time when they must prepare food for the next day or set up presents for their children to open in the morning. Children, on the other hand, are...

How to make grilling healthier

Summer is synonymous with many things, including family vacations and relaxing days at the beach. For foodies, perhaps nothing evokes the spirit of summer more effectively than grilled foods. Grilling is a beloved tradition, but it's not necessarily the healthiest way to eat. Traditional backyard...

Tips to make your own Valentine's Day jewelry

Romantic sentiments are the standard come Valentine's Day. Dinners at upscale restaurants, floral bouquets and even getaways to exotic locales can all create an air of romance each February. Crafty individuals can express romantic sentiments in other ways, including making homemade jewelry. A...

Make your own chocolate Easter bunnies

The Easter bunny is a tradition that has been passed down for centuries. Symbolizing fertility and wealth, the Easter bunny became a holiday standard in Germany during the 16th century. The custom of chocolate eggs came along centuries after the Easter bunny, originating in the 19th century in...