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Let’s Cook: Be not a slave to boredom

Numerous changes have happened to lives due to the impact of COVID-19. This virus has made our routine hectic — stores at that we usually shop are closed or have limited hours, restaurants are closed for dining in, professional business places have limited hours or window service only. We ...

Managing stress, anxiety during the pandemic

Some friends and I were talking the other day about how we were all handling the stress and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic. It turned out that each of us was experiencing it just a little differently. One wasn't sleeping well and had nearly daily headaches. Another had a constant "lump in her throat". Yet another has been experiencing a tightening of her chest. Finally, one has nearly constant nausea and feels the stress in her gut. All of these are the body's way of saying we are under stress and need to pay attention! Symptoms of stress can include: —Fear and worry about your ...

The best dahlias for a backyard cutting garden

Dahlias are bold and beautiful flowers that are easy to grow in any sunny garden. They are also spectacular in summer flower arrangements. With just a few dahlias, you can enjoy picking your own fresh-cut flowers every day from July through September. These spring-planted tubers make gorgeous ...

PrairieFare: What’s in your home pantry?

I wiped the handle of the grocery cart with a sanitizing wipe and noticed the large number of shoppers doing the same. The wipes have been available for a long time, and I usually grab one. A trash can was filled with used wipes. Unfortunately, many wipes were on the floor or left in the ...