Celebrate the moms in your life with a stunning spring bouquet . To make : Fill a 7 " -tall , aqua-hued vase halfway with water . Then snip 6 pink and purple lupines , 3 yellow tulips , 3 white daffodils , 1 purple allium and a few handfuls each of fuchsia phlox , red

SUNDAY , MAY 12 MOTHER ’ S DAY

nasturtium and white wild dill to 12 " to 14 ". Insert lupines first , letting the blooms rest over the rim of the vase , then add tulips , daffodils and allium , inserting each at an angle . Fill in any gaps with handfuls of phlox , nasturtium and wild dill to finish .

JOKE OF THE WEEK

A little boy was nervous about going to his first day of a new school . Quietly , the boy asked his dad , “ How long do I have to go to school for ?” “ Until you ’ re 18 ,” said the father . The boy nodded and thought about it for a minute . When they got to the front gates of the school , he said , “ Daddy , you will remember to come and get me when I ’ m 18 , won ’ t you ?”

MAY 1 – MAY 31 BETTER SLEEP MONTH

MAY 12 – MAY 17 NATIONAL HAMBURGER WEEK

Whip up your best burgers yet ! The secret to a juicy patty ? Let it finish cooking away from heat . “ Whatever your desired temperature is , pull it off 5 to 10 degrees before it reaches that ,” says Joseph Bodenbach , kitchen manager at The Pharmacy Burger Parlor in Nashville . “ The meat will continue to cook and the juices will redistribute throughout the burger .” ( Use a meat thermometer to ensure it ’ s safe to eat .) To build your burger , pile your toppings under the meat ! “ They help absorb drippings , keeping your bun dry .”

It ’ s no secret that regularly getting a good night ’ s rest is crucial for well-being , but it has another perk too : It can help you feel younger ! In a series of studies published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B , researchers found that participants felt as much as six years older when they had insufficient sleep . On the other hand , those who got a good night ’ s rest reported feeling four years younger than their actual age . For a delicious way to improve your sleep quality , eat a sweet treat 30 minutes before bed , as doing so triggers the production of sleep-inducing serotonin .

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If you have beef jerky , protein bars and / or microwave popcorn to spare , consider sending them to The Hugs Project . The nonprofit organization will send the items to troops stationed abroad . Mail snacks ( along with a letter of support , if desired ) to The Hugs Project , 2216 NW 157th Terrace , Edmond , OK 73013 .