Tag: Spring
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8 trees to prune in spring
Not all trees will benefit from spring pruning, however there are certain varieties that will appreciate some growth being trimmed back now. Particularly those which suffer from diseases that may be more prevalent in summertime. Some of these species will benefit from a light pruning, whereas others may require a more cutting back with a…
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The Link Up: The Documentary Emily Was Deeply Affected By, Arlyn’s Helpful Fiber Chart, And A Dress You’ll Wear All Spring And Summer
Happy Sunday, everyone. Some big shoots have been happening that you’ll get to see with your own eyes in the next few weeks. We promise you’re going to love them! This is also our last week with Em until she embarks on her spring break adventure so it’s going to be a busy one:) So…
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The Best New Spring Denim I’m Really Really Into (And Everything Is Comfortable)
I didn’t set out to buy new denim when I went shopping – heck, I don’t LOVE wearing restricting clothes at all (a covid holdover), but I loved some of what I found so much, in a refreshing way – like denim, but dare I say special? Also, if you haven’t checked out the spring…
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IBHS Thunderstorm Ready: Prep Homes & Businesses for Spring
Ahead of spring storms, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) urges home and business owners to use its Thunderstorm Ready guides to prepare now to reduce avoidable damage, especially to a structure’s roof, which serves as the first line of defense against severe weather. Last year, losses from severe storms alone reached…
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Really Great (And Mostly Affordable) Spring Basics
We are ready up here for spring (had a few mid 60s sunny days in February which is always such a tease). I’m mostly just fantasizing about spring break (sun! warmth! very little wifi!). So as I went shopping I found a decent amount of stuff that I LOVED, mostly on the affordable side (which…
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Really Good Spring Break/Vacation Dresses
It’s 60 degrees and sunny in Portland (February 28th) so people are in shorts and drinking margaritas (I’m cutting out early at 3 pm to go on a long family bike ride along the river). And while we have a couple more months of potential rain up here, I know a lot of people go…
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12 Essential Tips for a Successful Spring Re-Roofing Project
Spring is the time when homeowners ask themselves the dreaded question: Is this the year we finally need to replace the roof? There’s no doubt a new roof is a significant investment, which is why leading organizations like the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) say it pays to consider the options carefully and ask the right…
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Ikea to open 8 new US stores this spring, summer
Dive Brief: Following its store openings last year, Ikea plans to open eight new locations across the U.S. this year, the furniture retailer announced Thursday. The retailer plans to open new specially formatted stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Oregon and Arizona, as well as three new locations in California this spring and summer, the release said. Seven…
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Thunderstorm Ready Guides: Prep Homes & Businesses for Spring
Ahead of spring storms, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) urges home and business owners to use its Thunderstorm Ready guides to prepare now to reduce avoidable damage, especially to a structure’s roof, which serves as the first line of defense against severe weather. Last year, losses from severe storms alone reached…
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Spring Clean Your Shoe Closet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Out with the old, in with the organized—declutter and refresh your shoe collection this season. Our shoe closets can get out of control—real fast. One day, you’re carefully arranging your favorite pairs, and the next, it’s a jumbled mess of old sneakers, forgotten heels, and those boots you swear you’ll wear next winter. If it…