Mar 29, 2022
Summer Gardening Starts Now
Are you planning to plant a vegetable or flower garden this summer? The time to start is now! Depending on your location, much of what you’ll want to do at this point in the year involves “hardscaping” — ensuring that your fences, walkways, trellises and beds are ready for the growing season. Then, a general […]
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Mar 18, 2022
What to Do When You’ve Overindulged
Avoiding overcelebration on St. Patrick’s Day is more a matter of preparation and self-control that something you can remedy after the fact, says Global News. If you woke up this morning feeling more than little “green” from St. Patrick’s Day, know that most so-called hangover “cures” either won’t work or can exacerbate the situation. Over-the-counter […]
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Mar 17, 2022
Imbibe Safely on St. Patrick’s Day
If you plan to indulge in a prolonged #pub crawl or toast on St. Patrick’s Day, do so wisely: Start with a meal that’s rich in carbs and protein, Bon Appetit says. For example, a corned beef hash or a classic #Irish breakfast with, sausage, eggs, beans and tea will protect a sensitive stomach and […]
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Mar 16, 2022
Find Some Green Garb for St. Patrick’s Day
Planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and short on green gear? Make tracks to a local thrift store that’s supplied by your generous donations to ClothingDonations.org. There, you’ll find all manner of Kelly-green garb, and if you shop early, seasonal decorations that suggest Irishness such as artificial shamrock garlands. Any day is a good day […]
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Mar 15, 2022
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Over the Centuries
The Feast of St. Patrick has been celebrated on March 17 since the ninth or 10th century, according to History.com, in recognition of the patron saint who brought Christianity to the Erin Isle and — legend has it — rid it of snakes. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in what is now […]
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