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Hot July brings cooling showers,
Apricots, and gillyflowers.
–Sara Coleridge (1802–52)
[Sunday, July 7, 2019](
188th day of the year
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Jorja Fox (actress) was born on this day in 1968.
Veronica Lake (actress) died on this day in 1973.
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Mercury Retrograde Begins
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Mercury enters retrograde motion on July 7, 2019! Find out what that means for you and see when Mercury will be in retrograde motion for the rest of 2019. Plus, we’ll explain the meaning of Mercury Retrograde and how it may influence your life.
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Cuke Plant Care and Problems
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An easy-care vegetable that loves sun and water, cucumbers grow quickly as long as they receive consistent watering and warmth. Most varieties will grow in any amount of space, thanks to the plant’s ability to climb. Of course, these prolific veggies are perfect for pickling!
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10 No-Cook Recipe Ideas
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Don’t feel like cooking after a hot or hectic day? Check out these no-cook recipes. From cool soups to protein-rich salads to sandwich suppers, none of these recipes will have you heating up the oven (or, yourself).
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Food That Boosts Well-Being
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What you eat probably plays a big role in how happy you feel, how much energy you have, how you solve problems, manage stress, and recover from devastating circumstances. How do you eat to boost your psychological health, not just your physical health?
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Silverfish in the House?
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Half-eaten pages in your books? Chewed-through boxes in your pantry? These are signs of a silverfish infestation. Here’s how to identify, get rid of, and prevent silverfish infestations in the home.
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