Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of April 27.
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GARDENING/NATURE
Gardening-Composting: Still unsure about composting? Here’s why and how to make ‘black gold’ for the garden. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
Climate Choices Watering Gardens: After one of the worst snow years on record in the U.S. West, communities must live with less water. Home gardeners are starting to grow their own produce as utilities enact watering restrictions. Many of those rules don’t apply to the food you grow, but still, people are choosing how to use less water in an increasingly arid climate. Experts share tips about ways to reduce water use in your edible garden while still enjoying its abundance. UPCOMING Thursday, photos, video.
Be Well-Wildlife Neighbors: Spring is a time when ducks, foxes and other wild creatures might decide that a secluded spot in a home’s backyard or beneath a porch is a perfect spot to raise their young. Here are dos and don’ts for accommodating wildlife. And when should residents draw the line and not share their property with some animals? UPCOMING Sunday, photos, video.
BE WELL
Oversharing: When is it really TMI? Often, sharing what feels like too much personal information can be a good thing. By Albert Stumm. UPCOMING Monday, photo.
WORK AND SCHOOL
US--Education-AI-Changing Majors: The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths. A recent survey shows that nearly half of all colleges students are considering changing their majors because of the impact AI might have on the job market. UPCOMING Monday, photos.
CLIMATE
Climate Choices-Coral-Safe Sunscreen: About 25% of applied sunscreen washes off into the water, releasing thousands of tons of toxic chemicals annually in reef areas. “Reef safe” labels are largely unregulated, meaning most products making those claims still contain harmful ingredients. Scientists recommend prioritizing shade, hats and clothing, then choosing mineral sunscreens when needed, keeping in mind mineral formulas can contain toxic additives or impurities. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
FOOD
Food-Mint Juleps: Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into mint julep cocktails on Kentucky Derby weekend. Some background on the drink and tips for making it at home. By Louise Dixon. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, video.
Voracious-Mex-Italian Chicken: A tangy dressing flavors this recipe for Mex-Italian Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatillos. SENT Monday, photos.
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In case you missed it:
GARDENING/NATURE: Climate-Bringing Joy to Activism; TV-Galifianakis; France-Wild Animal Hospital.
FOOD: Sustainable Seafood?; Voracious-Spiced Nuts-Seeds; Women In Whiskey; Rotisseries Chicken-SNAP; Making Better Chips.
BE WELL: Hosting Gatherings; Psychedelic Retreats; Barefoot Trails; Japan-Radio Exercise; Germany Dementia Tours; Barrier-Free Tourism; Working Well-Autism Accommodations.
TECH: One Tech Tip-Remote Work Privacy.
HOMES: Climate-Fireproof Homes.
DESIGN: Italy-Design Week.
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