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Acts of Kindness

Be a Positive Influence

Considering recent global events and everything we’ve been through the past few years, it’s been tough for me to focus on the positives, even though focusing on the positives is a core component of my approach to life and teaching. Looking into this further, I’ve come to realize that my commitment isn’t necessary to be

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Environmentally Friendly Tips

Simple Eco-Friendly Home Decorating Ideas

Choosing eco-friendly decorations for your home may seem like a daunting task, but it will have a positive impact on the environment in the long run. Here are some straightforward guidelines for implementing environmentally friendly decorations in your home that will help you limit your carbon footprint and save you money at the same time.

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Healthy Living

Asheville, North Carolina, is USA’s Bee City

The honey bees living in the mountains make life more pleasant. Besides being known as Paris of the South or Beer City USA, Asheville is also known as Bee City USA, as in honey bees. In 2012, the city became one of the first in the nation to champion pollinators and educate residents and businesses

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Creating a Container Garden: 7 Easy Steps

Growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs in different containers is an excellent way to utilize limited outdoor gardening space or to enjoy the appearance of plants grown in pots, raised boxes, and even refurbished items such as tires, furniture, and wheelbarrows. Containers not only save water, add beauty to any outdoor space, and fit in tiny

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Holiday Season

Safety Reminders for the 4th of July Celebration

Being a major advocate for our Personal Freedoms, I feel it’s important to Be grateful for how blessed we are and embrace this weekend to celebrate our freedoms! It’s hard to imagine that June is already over! The beginning of July signifies even more celebrations. After a day of picnics and sunbathing, the skies light

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The Day the Summer Season Begins – Summer Solstice 2022

Longest Day of the Year—Everything You Need to Know The June solstice arrived this morning (Tuesday, June 21), signaling the beginning of summer as defined by astronomy. Many cultures worldwide celebrate the Solstice. Here are some trivia, jokes, and folklore about the event. June Solstice The June solstice (or summer solstice) occurs when the Sun

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Environmental Friendly Summer Picnic Guide

It’s time to break out that picnic spread and enjoy the summer heat. But don’t forget about how much waste juice boxes and individually wrapped treats create! This year, go for eco-friendly fun with a nature scavenger hunt, or try your hand at making your veggie burgers on homemade buns. You’ll spend less time creating

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The Kudzu Saga and Its Effect in Asheville

In addition to all the brilliant greens of spring, kudzu is undoubtedly one of the most abundant plants. It is commonly found throughout WNC, and it is the South’s most well-known invasive species. Groups such as Kudzu Warriors, based in Western North Carolina, work to combat the invasive vine because it is detrimental to biodiversity and

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The Appalachian Ecosystem: Sharing the Mountains with Wildlife

If you live in Asheville, you can’t miss some of the most recent headlines about our local black bears. Bears have been spotted in neighborhoods as close as half a mile from downtown getting into residential trash or just passing through. The bears are also showing themselves in outlying areas and becoming a concern for

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