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How to Make a Mother’s Day Gift Basket

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It’s almost Mother’s Day! If you’re anything like me, finding a meaningful gift for your parents can be difficult. Here’s a guide to make a gift basket that your mom will love! By curating a collection of items that your recipient will love, you can show them how well you know & care for them. DIY gift baskets can also be extremely budget-friendly. You can set whatever budget you want for the basket and then buy goodies anywhere, from a boutique shop to a dollar store or even thrift stores. It’s completely up to you!

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

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Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story.

HAPPY COOKING YA’LL:

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When I was a kid, I woke up early on mother’s day along with my sister to make my mom breakfast. The only problem was that she sometimes had to wait a while as my sister and I prepared it.

The Summer She Went Missing by Chelsea Ichaso

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Last summer, they searched for Audrey Covington. This summer, they’ll search for the truth. Paige Redmond has always felt lucky to spend her summers in Clearwater Ridge, with lazy days sunning at the waterfalls and nights partying at the sprawling houses of the rich families who vacation there. The Covingtons are one of these families, and beautiful, brilliant Audrey Covington is Paige’s best friend. And last year, when Audrey’s crush-worthy brother Dylan finally started noticing Paige, she was sure it would be the best summer ever. Except Audrey didn’t seem quite like herself.

Words Unsaid: Celebrating Our Planet

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Historically, Earth Day has come and gone for many of us without an acknowledgment of its importance. Until climate change became a growing concern for society, we were met with messages to use less, recycle more, and maybe volunteer to plant a tree. But thankfully, things are shifting, and we understand how closely planetary health and community wellness are tied. Many people feel this responsibility and want to pass down a respect for the Earth to their children.

Sales Tax Holiday, April 27-29

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As we enter the severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.