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Tech-Free Escapes: How to Unplug Outdoors

Simple ways to take a digital break outdoors, enjoy hikes and camping with fewer distractions, and build healthier screen-free habits.

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September 24, 2025September 23, 2026

Sports

Why Sports Matter: Fitness, Teamwork and Community

A simple look at how sports support fitness, teamwork, confidence, community, and lifelong habits for people of many ages and skill levels.

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September 21, 2025September 23, 2026

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How To's

Micro-Tutorials: How Short Videos Change the Way We Learn

Micro-tutorials turn one useful idea into a short, visual lesson. Learn why these quick videos work, where they fall short, and how to use them wisely.

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September 18, 2025September 14, 2026

Garden

When to Plant Apple Trees in Alabama: Timing & Care

Learn the best time to plant apple trees in Alabama, how chill hours affect variety choice, where to plant, and how to help young trees establish well.

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June 24, 2025September 14, 2026

Garden

Alabama Planting Zones: USDA 7b to 9b Guide

Alabama spans USDA Zones 7b through 9b on the 2023 map. Learn what the zones mean, how to find yours, and how to use them when choosing plants.

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June 17, 2025September 14, 2026

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General

Déjà Vu Explained: Why Your Brain Feels It Happened Before

Déjà vu is a brief false sense of familiarity. Learn what memory research suggests, why it happens, how it relates to the temporal lobe, and when frequent episodes deserve medical attention.

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June 13, 2025September 14, 2026

Garden

When to Plant Pansies in Alabama: Fall Timing & Care

Plant pansies in Alabama in fall for cool-season color. See the best timing by region, plus simple tips for sun, soil, water, feeding, and winter care.

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June 10, 2025September 23, 2026

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General

Why We Procrastinate: Simple Ways to Start

Learn why procrastination is often tied to emotion, stress, and short-term relief, plus simple ways to make tasks easier to start and finish.

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June 6, 2025September 15, 2026

Ripe Alabama peaches ready for summer harvest

Garden

Alabama Peach Season: When Fresh Peaches Are Ready

Alabama peach season can run from late April into early September, with many local varieties ripening through summer. Learn when to shop, how to pick ripe fruit, and simple ways to store fresh peaches.

By Footage Vault

June 3, 2025September 15, 2026