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It’s a good time to start exercising.

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I read Dear Abby in the paper this morning and found out that this is National Women’s Health Week. She gave information about a free Health and Beauty Kit that was being offered by the FDA. You can sign up for this kit to be mailed to you. The site was very slow this morning but I was able to request the kit. There is a limited amount of them so if you are interested then you may want to check it out as soon as possible.

May is a good month to think about our health. There are lots of web sites that can help you lose weight, exercise more, or get interested in different activities. The Flylady site has started a Walk around the World for her moving in May.

America on the Move (AOM) is another good site to check out. It is geared towards women, men, and now they even have a family section. I did it a few years ago where I kept track of my steps with a pedometer and posted them on the site. I had to do so many steps during a six week challenge. They send you reminders plus give you tips on how to cut calories. Since I have put on a few pounds this winter I think I will sign up again for another six weeks.

Time to get moving!

Janice Scissors https://cutclutterwithscissors.com

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Gardening has started!

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Now that the weather has finally decided it really is spring time I am able to get out into the garden and plant some Hostas. I bought the box of ten roots a few weeks ago at Sam’s. Due to the cold and rain I couldn’t get them in the ground. Now that they are planted, we will see how they grow.

It’s funny how when the weather doesn’t seem appropriate for planting perennials or annuals, the weeds sprout overnight. I use hardwood mulch in the beds around my house but I have come to the conclusion that the weeds love this mulch! It doesn’t matter how thick it is they just grow right through it.

I try to use as few chemicals as possible so it is a constant battle every year. Oh well, I may not have the best looking yard but at least I am not poisoning the earth or my dog or cat that play in it.

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I’m sure many areas of the country are farther along with the planting season and some areas aren’t there yet. When the spring weather comes late like this year all the plans written in January seem to go out the window. Now I’m playing catch-up and the weather forecast is calling for more rain this week.

If I’m lucky I may have the flowers, shrubs, and vegetables in the ground by Memorial Day. Then I can go in maintenance mode and enjoy the summer.

How is your gardening going so far this year?

Janice

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Tornado Season is Approaching

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It is the first Monday of the month and the tornado sirens have completed their 11:00AM testing. It is a clear and beautiful day outside but the sirens remind us that bad weather could be just around the corner. Tornadoes occur most frequently in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains during the spring and summer. If you live in a tornado prone area now is a good time to review your readiness plan.

If you have children then you need to let them know the safest place to go in your home. If they are home alone or have a babysitter when the sirens go off then they will know where to go.

“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”

~Eleanor Roosevelt

Janice

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Spring Home Maintenance Chores

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Each season brings different maintenance chores we need to tackle in our homes. Many are easy and inexpensive to do ourselves. Some require a professional to do it unless you are really handy. I have found several sites that list what should be done and how to do it. Check out these sites and see what applies to you.

Statefarm spring maintenance

Weather.com spring maintenance

Consumerreports.org spring home maintenance

hgtv.com spring maintenance

If you have a suggestion that isn’t on the list of chores to be done then please share it in the comment section. We all can learn from each other.

Janice S.

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Allergy Season Starting

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Spring brings April showers, blooming daffodils, flowering dogwood and cherry trees, and allergies. Most people think that pollen is what causes the sniffles and sneezing but it could also be due to weather changes. Here is another allergy site to look up more information. Different causes require different treatments. If you are not sure of the exact cause it is best to check with your doctor.

IMGP0108_edited-1This picture was taken last year on April 1st at a local park. With all the cold and rainy weather we’ve had here in St. Louis all I’ve seen so far are a few daffodils blooming. It is going to be a late spring, which may make allergy season a little later than usual in the Midwest. As I hear the thunder sounding another impending storm, I hope you are enjoying nice spring-like weather.

Janice

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