Inside this week’s issue
Our favorite time of year
Junkers, take heart. Prepare yourselves to get out of the house.
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He’s a doll after all these years
Vinyl Paul McCartney doll can fetch up to $100, The Collector says.
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Their kids are close at hand
Parents and children revel in the proximity of Community Building child care.
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Big move makes difference
Family’s relocation from Indianapolis to Spokane allows for fresh start.
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Earth-friendly products
New garden products pass the environmental test, Pat Munts says.
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Low-maintenance plant
Give rhubarb the nutrients it needs, and it will flourish in your garden.
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Take in the beauty and enjoy
Juan Juan Moses is always taken aback when the Inland Northwest blooms.
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The easiest commute
Home schooling takes dedication, but can give kids the best of two worlds.
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Preventive maintenance
It’s never too early to check your pets for – and protect them from – fleas and ticks
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How are we doing?
Let us know what you think. Suggest a story or write us a letter.