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Mary's Favorite Recent Post Old Seventies Finds Now Worth a Surprising Amount From costume jewelry to corded phones, the stuff gathering dust in the attic might be worth a small fortune. A fun dig into the seventies finds collectors are quietly paying real money for. Read it →
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What to Plant This Time of Year Bee Balm – the Native Flower Everyone Should Have in Their Yard Want something low-fuss and pollinator-friendly for the yard right now? Bee balm is a tough native bloomer that mostly takes care of itself, and it brings the bees and hummingbirds along with it. Read it →
What I'm Eating (And Loving) Right Now Italian Meatball Recipe (Homemade) Tender, herby, and built on a recipe worth stealing. These are the meatballs on heavy rotation at my table lately, cozy, crowd-pleasing, and easier than they look. Get the recipe →
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