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Tough & Beautiful

Flowering ornamental shrubs that require little to no effort are a prized possession of both homeowners and landscapers. One underutilized and underappreciated flowering shrub is the abelia.

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Renter finds things out of place in room

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am renting a room from a single mother with two kids. I live in a bedroom on the opposite side of the house with my own bathroom. Most of the time I do not even see the children or their mother because of our schedules.

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Stress causes reader to scratch skin raw

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been feeling overwhelmed by work, family, bills — everything. Recently, I have developed a skin rash that I feel certain is due to my nerves. Whenever I start thinking about all of the responsibilities I have and what I am juggling as the eldest in a family of people who do not have their stuff together, I begin to itch. It’s awful.

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Depression

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on adolescents and depression.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Mustard is a must-have at backyard barbecues, and that status as a summertime staple makes it easy to overlook the nutritive properties of this popular condiment.

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Employee wants to pass on client’s goodbye party

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have had a contentious relationship with one of my clients, and now it is ending. He is moving to another job. I am happy for him — and for me. No matter how hard I tried, we never got along when it came to getting the work done.

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4 Fun Ways

Movement is an essential part of early childhood development. It encourages motor skills and helps kids grow to be healthy and strong. There are tons of fun ways to get little ones on the move. Here are some great activities, games and toys to try incorporating into children’s playtime:

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Mulching mistakes to avoid in your garden

Landscape features vary significantly from house to house. Some homeowners may prefer water features on their properties, while others focus on flowers that would be the envy of a botanical garden.