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Poison ivy is commonly confused with other plants, such as box elder, fragrant sumac and Virginia creeper. Notice that poison ivy has three divided leaves, with the center leaflet on a longer stalk. It also produces white, waxy berries along the stem in summer. (Photo: Missouri Department of Conservation)

Irritating Itch

Easing the Itch of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak April showers might bring May flowers, but they also bring troublesome plants such as poison ivy and poison oak that can cause mild to severe allergic reactions. The signature leaves of three of the poison ivy plant carry an oil called
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There are many different kinds of scents out there because there are many different types of people. (Photo: Getty Images)

Christmas Smells

Choosing a Cologne for Your Boyfriend Christmas is almost here. Even though you know your Christmas list by heart, you still have to shop for your significant other. Some of my girlfriends are afraid they might get a scent that they like, but might not necessarily be one their
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Geometric designs in bold, blocky prints are in. (Photo: Hooker Furniture)

Home Trends

Have a Fashionable Interior for 2016 You may have a fashionable wardrobe, but what about your home? Is it decorated and furnished in up-to-the-minute styles as well? Any doubts you are harboring about inferior interiors may be extinguished here, with your guide to what’s on
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