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How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden—And Why It Works – Bob Vila

The use of coffee grounds for plants is grounded in fact, and it has several specific gardening benefits. by Audrey Stallsmith When considering how to use coffee grounds in the garden, keep in mind that they don’t acidify soil, contrary to popular belief. Although fresh coffee grounds are acidic, used grounds tend to be nearContinue reading “How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden—And Why It Works – Bob Vila”

Travel Thursday: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In August Across The United States

by Chris Muras As summer hits its peak and starts “falling” toward autumn, some of our favorite destinations take on a whole new appeal. If you are planning a late summer vacation, you’ll be thrilled to check out some of the best places to visit in the U.S. in August. You may not have consideredContinue reading “Travel Thursday: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In August Across The United States”

6 Signs of a Scammer Online

by Matthew Coast Do you ever hear horror stories about catfishers online who wind up scamming an innocent person out of thousands of dollars? Maybe you feel sorry for that person, figuring anyone with common sense wouldn’t fall for such a scam. But that’s the problem. Most people wouldn’t fall for an obvious scam. ButContinue reading “6 Signs of a Scammer Online”

Rattlesnake safety: How to prevent, handle a rattlesnake bite

by Jude Binkley Idaho is in the time of year – during spring and summer – when rattlesnakes are the most active. Just last week, a 9-year-old girl from Idaho Falls was bitten while swimming, and a 13-year-old boy was bitten in Featherville, according to an online fundraiser for the boy. Rattlesnakes prefer drier, hotter habitats –Continue reading “Rattlesnake safety: How to prevent, handle a rattlesnake bite”

Mental HealthAwareness: Key Growth Areas for Anxiously Attached Individuals

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Travel Thursdays: See Stacked Rocks on Your Idaho Hike? Take Them Down Immediately.

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Inside Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment plan

by Michael Stratford Alongside his pledge to start over on a plan to cancel student debt, President Joe Biden last week unveiled the final details of his separate student loan repayment program. The program, which has been in the works for more than a year, will permanently reshape how borrowers repay their federal student loans.Continue reading “Inside Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment plan”

How to Start a Story: 11 Tips From Top Editors

The opening lines of a story carry a lot of responsibility. They act as an invitation for someone who’s glanced at the first page of your book to either put it back down or keep reading.  Whether you’re just figuring out how to start a novel, or revisiting Page 1 of a first draft, here areContinue reading “How to Start a Story: 11 Tips From Top Editors”

More than half of US employers ready to try four-day workweek

by Daniel De Vise More than half of American employers offer a four-day workweek, or plan to, according to a survey released Tuesday.  A poll of 976 business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com, the job-seekers website, found that 20 percent of employers already have a four-day workweek. Another 41 percent said they plan to implement a four-day week,Continue reading “More than half of US employers ready to try four-day workweek”